The Criteria for a Diagnosis of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has become so common that educators and parents (not to mention people standing in line at the grocery store!) often declare that a child is hyper or has ADHD. Yet, a […]
Healthy Fats Reduce Chances of Bearing a Child with Autism (Premium)
According to a study from the Harvard School of Public Health, a mother’s intake of linoleic acid, an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega-6) resulted in significantly less risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in her children. A […]
Food Antibodies Testing for Autism, Tourette’s and OCD
Why Dr. William Shaw recommends total IgG food allergy testing instead of only IgG4 Food allergy is common among children with neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism, Tourette syndrome, and OCD. Laboratory results that can help […]
Fighting Our Way Out of the Despair of OCD and PANS (Premium)
By Ellen, mother of Tina Editor: Ellen’s story is shared to convey the serious symptoms and struggles that can occur with an infection-triggered neurological disorder, as well as the determination often needed to find help. […]
Methylation, Epigenetics, and Mental Health (Premium)
William J. Walsh, PhD; Walsh Research Institute (Naperville, IL) The new science of epigenetics has revolutionized our understanding of the brain and is providing a roadmap for development of improved treatments for clinical depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, […]
Migraine Headaches? Beware of Scents! (Premium)
If you or someone you know suffers from migraine headaches, be sure to check the list below for products that it’s important to avoid. This is only a partial list based on research (July 2013); other similar […]
14 Natural and Integrative Approaches to ADHD
There is no single cause for the widespread problem of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and no single solution to the problem. While it is human nature to want a quick fix, a “silver bullet” […]
Our Family’s Answer: A Nutritional Approach to Tourette Syndrome
Family report This important account was shared by the Kirk’s father, a pharmacist. ACN Latitudes has stayed in touch with the family since this report was first received. Kirk is now a successful physician, married […]
Be Aware: Study Shows Increased Use of Off-label Antipsychotic Drugs in Children
Sixty-five percent of children prescribed antipsychotics in 2007 were using the drugs “off-label,” or without FDA safety and efficacy data to support their use to treat young patients. A national study conducted by researchers at […]
Healing the Gut for Neurological Issues… Where Do I Begin?
Larry Newman Editor: This feature is adapted from an article by Larry Newman (Kirkman Labs). ACN is not a sponsor of the lab, but this could be helpful for many of our readers. It provides […]