Is Your Child Sleeping in Forever Chemicals? (Premium)
Toxic chemicals that do not degrade over time are known as “forever chemicals” or PFAS. PFAS are not properly regulated by the FDA. While appearing in numerous products, new testing by the Environmental Working Group […]
Study: Magnesium and Vitamin D Improve ADHD
Reportedly, giving vitamin D and magnesium to children who met the study criteria improved many behavioral symptoms of ADHD. The summary of the research article “The effect of vitamin D and magnesium supplementation on the […]
Do Gut Microbes Control Your Personality? (Premium)
This 10-minute TEDx talk is highly recommended for Latitudes.org readers. On our site, we often address the gut-brain connection. This presentation explains it beautifully, with a scientific yet user-friendly approach. Kathleen McAuliffe, an award-winning science […]
The Gift of Discovering Tic Triggers: My Story
Initially, my 8-year-old son’s symptoms of vocal and motor tics had developed gradually. Then, during the ensuing year, I watched helplessly as symptoms changed from simply being troublesome to creating emotional, social, and physical distress. […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 65 (Premium)
Environmental and Nutritional Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health This feature highlights reports, studies, and feedback on efforts that can positively impact our quest for health. The topics we cover in this issue are listed […]
Harmful School Stress for Kids with Autism (Premium)
Not surprisingly, rates of significant emotional distress related to attending school are significantly elevated in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according to a new study from the United Kingdom. The researchers also found that […]
EMF Questions and Answers with Margaret Glaser: Updated
Our advisory board member Margaret Glaser, MA, served on the national EMR (Electromagnetic Radiation) Network board, which focused on a precautionary approach to wireless radiation. She also worked with an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) panel, with […]
Dr. Howard Schubiner on Reversing Chronic Pain
Howard Schubiner, MD, is on a mission to help practitioners and the public better understand the body-mind connection to chronic pain. He is the clinical director and co-founder of Freedom From Chronic Pain, and for […]
Flame Retardants: Culprits in Premature Birth and Obesity (Premium)
In a large study of more than 6000 pregnancies, exposure to currently used flame retardants was shown to increase the risk of premature birth and cause higher infant birth weight, which can lead to obesity. […]
A Quick Check for Toxic Chemicals in Your Water: USA (Premium)
Tap water suppliers (in contrast to most bottled water companies) publish their water quality tests. Many areas of the country are included in Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) National Tap Water Database. EWG uses more stringent […]