Dangers of Mycotoxins in Molds
Molds can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins, though the presence of mold in a building does not necessarily mean that mycotoxins are present or that they are present in large quantities. More than 200 mycotoxins […]
6 Steps to Reduce Health Risks to Children from Treated Wood
We’ve previously informed readers of a family who discovered that their young son’s exposure to treated wood at home caused the development of Tourette syndrome tics. A new government report underscores previous information shared by […]
Higher Levels of BPA in Children and Teens Significantly Associated with Obesity
Chemical, Already Banned from Sippy Cups and Baby Bottles, Still Used in Soda Cans Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have revealed a significant association between obesity and children and adolescents with higher concentrations of […]
Ritalin Caused My Tics and Now I Need Answers to Treat Them (Premium)
This letter requesting help was received by ACN Latitudes from a reader. Director, Sheila Rogers DeMare provides a response. Rosemary: I’m 22-years-old, and I’ve had tics since I was about 8-years-old. I don’t remember ever […]
Tourette’s and Hypnosis: Kyra’s Success Story (Premium)
By Kyra’s mother Kyra had started third grade when we began to notice unusual behaviors and tics. She blinked her eyes frequently, started smelling things, and began making repeated adjustments to clothing in her crotch […]
Maternal Gluten Sensitivity Linked to Schizophrenia Risk in Children
A recent study indicates that a greater risk of nonaffective disorders is linked to maternal gluten sensitivity. Nonaffective disorders involve psychosis that is not directly related to emotions or moods (such as bipolar disorder is). […]
6 Important Steps for Preparing a Green Bedroom (Premium)
If you are remodeling, painting, or buying furniture for a bedroom, here are some important tips to keep in mind for a healthy setting. After all, most people spend at least a third of their […]
Is Goat’s Milk Safer for Allergic Kids than Cow’s Milk?
Frances Dale Goat, sheep and buffalo milk, yogurt, butter and cheese are becoming more available and make gastronomically acceptable alternatives to cow’s milk. But are they really a “medically” acceptable alternative? And, of more concern […]
Targeted Behavioral Therapy for Tics in Adults with Tourette Syndrome
Science Update NIMH A comprehensive behavioral intervention is more effective than supportive therapy and education in helping adults control the tics associated with Tourette syndrome, according to an NIMH-funded study published in the August 2012 […]
Too Much TV Can Raise Kids’ Blood Pressure and Also Result in ADHD
When obese children develop high blood pressure, one factor may be watching too much television. The American Journal of Preventive Medicine issued a news release on the subject in which researchers urged families and doctors […]