Blue Light Linked to Aging Even if it Doesn’t Reach Your Eyes
Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household fixtures, could be affecting your longevity, even if it’s not shining in your eyes. New research at Oregon State […]
How to Have a Fragrance-Free Workplace (Premium)
Marianne Kelly When I started my new job last month I had one big concern. I wasn’t worried about the challenge of my new position. Rather, I was concerned about the air I would be […]
Parents Hold the Key to Healthier Packed Lunches
Parents often commit to packing school lunches because they believe it will be healthier than relying on what a school offers. (This could especially be the case if the Trump Administration weakens public school food […]
Are Your Online Postings Hurting Your Child? (Premium)
Today’s kids grow up knowing that the click of a cell phone means another photo or video is being taken. Maybe the child is getting an award, crashed on a bike, is sleeping, looks oh-so-cute […]
Walnuts for Better Gut Health
Evidence clearly supports a connection between gut health and brain function. So, when research supports simple approaches that can help maintain a healthy digestive tract, we want to be sure you hear about them. Walnut’s […]
25 Day to Day Survival Tips for Special Needs Families (Premium)
A parent asked that we revisit this article. These ideas were shared by a mom who hoped her family experience could be useful to others. She was dealing with children with immune problems, tics, anxiety, […]
MSG is Everywhere and Hidden in Your Foods (Premium)
Dietary trigger lists for tics, migraines, and hyperactivity often include the flavor enhancer MSG (monosodium glutamate). Unfortunately, as this article explains, the additive is difficult to identify by ingredient lists, not to mention when eating […]
2019 Guidelines for Treating Tourette’s and Tics: A Failure and a Farce
After several years, a new set of medical guidelines for treating Tourette’s and chronic tic disorders was released. It fails miserably in meeting the needs of patients. The document, published in the leading medical journal […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 52 (Premium)
Environmental and Nutritional Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health This feature highlights reports, studies, and feedback on efforts that can make a positive impact in our quest for health. Topics we cover in this issue are included […]
Can You Help with Amelia’s Tics?
Editor: We received a request from a mother through our website Forums on Tourette Syndrome and Tics. She’s the type of mom who has already made some connection between tics and her daughter’s diet and […]