Habit Reversal Training for Tourette Syndrome
Habit reversal training was started over 30 years ago, by Nathan Azrin, PhD, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Azrin found that people were sometimes able to substitute a competing response for a tic that troubled […]
Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling) Helped by Common Amino Acid
There’s exciting news for people suffering from trichotillomania. “Tric” is a disorder that causes people to pull hair from their head or body, often leaving bald patches. The problem can vary in severity, from a […]
10 Things to Know about Kids’ Hearts and Stimulant Drugs for ADHD
Stimulant drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta can increase blood pressure and heart rate. The American Heart Association (AHA) has urged that children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs […]
12 Ways to Deal with Executive Dysfunction at School
DONNA SAKUTA Does your child have difficulty getting organized, completing assignments, or “forget” to turn in homework? Does she have difficulty completing written assignments in a timely manner? Does he find essays and extensive writing […]
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Autism
Jaquelyn McCandless MD Author, Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder The History of LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) Naltrexone is a well tested and very safe drug. It was originally […]
How Dr. Theron Randolph Changed Your Life
A tribute to Theron Randolph, MD, the father of environmental medicine who passed away in 1995 at the age of 89. New York Times obituary. Several years ago, I was researching the topic of Tourette […]
How ACN’s Book, Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourettes, Gave Me the Help I Needed
Reader Article A parent contacted ACN Latitudes to thank us for the book by Sheila Rogers, Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourettes, A Patient and Family Guide. The mother wrote: I read this book and […]
Sobering Facts on Anti-depressants
So many antidepressants are being prescribed these days that, well, it’s depressing. Even toddlers are now a user group. Though their judicious use can be valuable, antidepressants are not well researched for long term use nor for the age […]
Helen Irlen Answers Parent Questions on Scotopic Sensitivity
Helen Irlen is Founder and Director of the Irlen Institute and an advisory board member for ACN Latitudes. She answered questions posed by two readers. Question: We have a son whose eyes water when he […]
An Eye-Opener: Meeting Doug Kaufmann of Know the Cause
Doug is a man on a crusade. He returned from VIetnam in 1971 with a severe illness that doctors couldn’t explain or treat. To his surprise, Doug discovered it was fungal and food-related. After curing himself, he set out to educate others.