OCD and Tics: Unplugging our Cordless Phone System Saved my Daughter (Premium)
When I unplugged our cordless phone system, I had no idea what a difference it would make in our lives. My reason for unplugging it was that within one year, two of my friends were […]
Reducing Tics: Diet Not Always the Only Answer
The following article is a response by Dr. Marshall Mandell to a parent who, after three weeks, had discontinued a diet change for her son. She explained that an integrative physician had recommended the diet, […]
Antidepressants Can Double Bone Fractures
The popular drugs Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, and Zoloft were included in a study done in Canada. For women over 50, the drugs were found to more than double the incidence of bone fractures. The […]
31 Environmental Tips for Protecting Children’s Health
These tips from the Environmental Protection Agency are practical, and many are easy to implement. See if you can make a family habit of those that seem most relevant to your lifestyle. Discussion ranges from lead […]
6 Key Steps for Making a Safe-Haven Bedroom for your Child
Adjustments at home can make a big difference in reducing exposure to allergens and aggravating stimuli that often have an impact on behavioral and brain functioning. From flooring to air quality and electromagnetic radiation, it’s […]
5 Nutrients to Boost Immunity and Protect from Allergies and Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports flu outbreaks reaching epidemic levels and encourages all Americans to get flu shots, yet the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on reminding people they can help protect […]
Can Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Developing Autism? (Premium)
A new study published online in the journal Dermato-Endocrinology supports findings that vitamin D reduces the risk of developing autism. The authors, William Grant and John Cannell, report on autism prevalence by state in the United […]
Self-Discoveries in Managing my Tourette Syndrome Naturally
This account is an excellent example of how careful observation, along with trial and error, can help determine personal triggers for tics and urges, and help one learn methods to deal with symptoms. A friend […]
When Antidepressants Kill
One reason our organization is not “anti-drug” is because antidepressants (and other conventional medications) sometimes save lives. This is not to say that natural treatments don’t work for depression—they certainly can, and these interventions often […]
Tips for Getting Started with Behavior Charts
Behavior charts are an easy way to track and inspire new behaviors Typically used with young children, behavior charts give us a way to work on improving one behavior at a time so it can […]