Getting Familiar with Prebiotics
Just when “probiotics” became a household term, prebiotics came on the scene! Prebiotics are nondigestible nutrients that are used as an energy source by certain beneficial bacteria that naturally live in your intestines. They are […]
9 Ways for Controlling Mold in the Home
Allergic responses to mold exposure can include neurological reactions. ACN receives frequent requests for ideas on how to avoid mold growth when a sensitivity has been found through allergy testing or by observaton of increased […]
Avoid the Dangers of Dry Cleaning
Yes, we want clean clothes — but not at the expense of our health. When it comes to dry cleaning, in the last decade there’s been a move to avoid “perc,” which is short for […]
Irlen Syndrome and The Day the Notes Stopped Dancing
David faced more frustrations than a young adult should have to cope with. Anxiety. Depression. Irritability. Tics. Academic problems. Yet, he was most upset by his inability to read sheet music. You see, David had […]
Deficient Cholesterol: A Common New Factor in Autism
Dr. William Shaw reports that cholesterol supplementation reverses many symptoms of autism in Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome disorder. This deficiency is also common in “regular” autism. The connection between low cholesterol and some cases of autism is encouraging, […]
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 […]