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 […]
Why its Important to Treat Your Fevers When Pregnant (Premium)
Check with your doctor for the best way to deal with the news that fevers during pregnancy may be linked to increased risk of autism or developmental delays. A team of University of California Davis […]
Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments in Psychiatry
Stradford, Vickar, Berger, Cass The Flying Publisher Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments in Psychiatry; A free download: 2012 Edition, 110 pages From the publisher: With the public’s increased interest in and use of complementary and alternative […]
23 Smart Ways to Protect your Baby from Chemicals
Are you a parent, grandparent, or care-provider who wants to give a baby the best start possible? One of the greatest gifts you can offer is a chemically safe environment. Attention to this critical area […]
Causes of autism can occur before, during, and after birth
Getting confused about what might cause autism? Small wonder. Research suggests risk factors play a role before conception, during fetal development, and after birth. After decades of emphasis on autism being a hereditary condition, interest […]
Electromagnetic Fields Caused Disorientation in Woman with Tourette Syndrome
Allergists recommend that the bedroom be an “oasis” from aggravating allergens and other inhalants, and chemicals. Electromagnetic radiation (EMFs) should also be kept to a minimum. The elderly, children, and those with compromised health are […]
The Label of Mental Illness
I have diabetes. I’m an alcoholic. I have cancer. I’m bi-polar. A label can speak volumes. We use them all the time. But why do you have diabetes but you are an alcoholic? Why do you have cancer but you are bi-polar? All four […]
7 Simple Tips for Avoiding Exhaust Fumes
School is starting up and I wanted to mention an important issue for those with kids. A father reported to ACN that his child was poisoned by car and bus exhaust fumes while doing vehicle pickup and dropoff duty as a safety […]
Getting Tips for Vaccine Safety
Many of our readers are aware of controversy surrounding vaccines and their possible side-effects. The big question is, what can someone do to protect a child from potential negative reactions? Some of the recommendations by […]