ADHD Drug Shown Not Helpful for Tic Disorders (Premium)
The extended-release form of a medication often used for ADHD was recently studied for chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, for kids aged 6 to 17.
NSAIDS Like Advil Reduce Flares in PANS
A retrospective study published September 2017 demonstrates that for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) can reduce the length of flares. (Journal of […]
The Challenge of Dealing with Tic Triggers (Premium)
In this article, a mother wrote to describe challenges in helping her son reduce his tics. Some suggestions are offered at the conclusion, and readers are invited to do the same in the comment section. […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 43 (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 […]
Acetaminophen Use by Mom or Dad Linked to ADHD (Premium)
ACN’s advisory board member, Dr. William Shaw, wrote an important, forward-thinking article in 2013 that explained how the increase in ADHD, autism, and asthma could be linked to the popular medication acetaminophen (i.e.,Tylenol). See Tylenol: […]
Help Kids Get the Sleep They Need (Premium)
Lack of sleep is growing problem in Western societies. While millions of adults turn to sleeping pills, inadequate rest affects children of all ages.
A Common Pesticide Damaging Brains
Please take time to read this dramatic article from the New York Times. It is not about politics, although the role of politics is undeniable. It is about humanity, about all of us, about future […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 42 (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 […]
PANDAS Documentary: My Kid Is Not Crazy
My Kid Is Not Crazy, a stirring and heartbreaking documentary on PANDAS, can be seen on DVD and Vimeo. Director Tim Sorel is a University of Florida Professor and documentary filmmaker. Inspired by chance meetings […]
Four Reasons to Read Happily Ticked Off
My sister and I grew up with an electric Kit Cat Clock on the bedroom wall, with its swinging tail lulling us to sleep each night, and its watchful roving eyes waiting for us in […]