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Peeling the Onion: PANDAS and the PANS Project (Premium)
This article on PANDAS: Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and the PANS Project was updated November 7, 2013 When we see our child develop an illness that causes behaviors to suddenly, dramatically change, we expect to […]
6 Natural Approaches to ADHD (Premium)
These letters were received from physicians who treated youngsters with ADHD and parents. Years ago, William Crook, M.D. shared some of the letters he has received from patients and physicians related to hyperactivity and attention […]
Safer and Natural Treatments for Anxiety (Premium)
Ryan Rivera Millions of people are affected by anxiety. While some only find it a minor inconvenience thanks to their own helpful coping methods, others find their anxiety to be overwhelming, drastically impacting their quality […]
Exposure to Antidepressants in Early Pregnancy Linked to Autism
Editor: This finding, when considered along with other environmental factors shown to have a link to autism, helps explain the rapid rise in autism spectrum disorders. Exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors anti-depressants (i.e., Prozac, Luvox, […]
A TMJ Device for Tics and Tourette’s (Premium)
Mark wrote to ACN Latitudes looking for information on a treatment for tics that focuses on adjusting the jaw through an appliance placed in the mouth. He wondered if we had additional information or recommendations […]
9 Ways to Avoid Deer Ticks (Premium)
It’s pretty crazy that ticks can cause tics, but they can. Deer ticks have been on my mind since my husband retired in May and we moved to our home town of Grosse Ile, Michigan […]
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Turn Off the TV (Premium)
A divorced dad complained that when he has his children for visitations, they either want to go out on pricey adventures, or sit home playing their video games and watch TV. We put pulled these […]
42 Helpful Research Articles on PANDAS and PANS
We’ve compiled a list of published research articles on PANDAS and PANS, presented in chronological order. The controversy surrounding these conditions is reflected in the research. Many of the publications are offered as full (free) […]
Antibody Strep Infection Testing for PANDAS
Dealing with a condition like PANDAS (pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections) is stressful enough for a parent, without having to decipher the technical terms involved in laboratory testing. One term that comes […]