6 Helpful Ways to Improve Your Child’s Critical Thinking Skills!
Six types of brain-building questions for children of any age. Children are naturally inquisitive. If you’ve ever spent time with a 5-year-old, you were probably asked at least two questions in the course of a […]
Symptoms and Diagnosis of OCD
The National Institute of Mental Health gives an overview of the symptoms associated with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and diagnostic approaches. Signs & Symptoms People with OCD generally: Have repeated thoughts or images about many […]
An Introduction to PANDAS: a Subtype of OCD
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep This article is adapted with permission from the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety. Founded and directed by Tamar Chansky, PhD, a leading expert on anxiety and OCD, the […]
Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and Formaldehyde in our Home
We have an 8-year-old child who has a combination of Tourette syndrome and mild obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Through nutrition, cleansing, and supplements over the past year, we have seen some dramatic improvements. A couple […]
Causes of Autism: A Complete Review
We frequently read theories on the causes of autism, but they often have a single focus such as genetics, or vaccines, or the age of the father. Now, scientist Helen Ratajczak, PhD, has completed a […]
6 Methods of Removing Chemicals from New Clothes
Ever spill water on a new shirt or pants and watch it bead up instead of soak in? That’s because clothes are often treated with plasticizers to help prevent mold and hold the shape of […]
An Overview of Allergy Induced Autism
Brenda O’Reilly Allergy Induced Autism (AIA) is a support and research network in the United Kingdom. The purpose of the AIA is to encourage medical research into autism. We are pleased to report that some very exciting […]
Finally Finding Help for My Tics: Diet and Nutrients
My name is Angelina, and I’m from “down under,” on the east coast of Australia. I want to share my story in case it can help someone else. I’m now 23 years old but I’ve […]
High Levels of Flame Retardant Chemicals in California Children (Premium)
Due in part to lax laws in Calfornia limiting use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture, there has been growing concern about the effect on children. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), which are used as flame […]
Tourette Syndrome and Food Reactions: Seeing is Believing
My 12-year-old daughter, Lisa, suffered from a terrible and traumatic case of Tourette syndrome. We were finally able to help her this past school year, with no thanks to her doctors. The early years It […]