Nutritional Supplements for Tics and Tourette Syndrome
A parent sent the following question to ACN Latitudes. Dr. Robbins, an advisory board member, provided a response. Question: My boys, ages 14 and 10, were diagnosed with tic disorders several years ago. One has […]
Help for Teen with Tourettes and Mood Disorder
Dr. Robbins, an environmental physician and allergist, replied to a question received by ACN Latitudes. Question We live in Ohio and have a 16-year-old son with Tourette syndrome (TS). Jerry was diagnosed in 4th grade. […]
Nutritional Therapies for Mental Disorders
Authors Shaheen E Lakhan, PhD, and Karen F. Vieira, PhD provide a summary of research on nutrients beneficial for major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Pubished by Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, Los Angeles, CA […]
Will Antivirals and Nasal B12 Help My Daughter’s Tics?
This question was received by ACN Latitudes and replied to by Dr. Albert Robbins: Question My 10-year-old daughter has Tourette’s, ADHD, anxiety and OCD. I was doing some reading and wonder if anyone has tried […]
Can Alcohol Increase Tourette Syndrome Symptoms?
People with Tourette syndrome may find that alcohol consumption increases their tics.
5 Useful Tips for Teaching Kinesthetic Learners
Ricki Linksman, MS This article was written in response to letter received by ACN Latitudes. A mother requested suggestions for helping her son, who has a kinesthetic learning style. The frustrations of your eight-year-old son […]
Dr. Abram Hoffer on Nutritional Approaches to ADHD
Abram Hoffer, MD Dr Hoffer, a renowned nutritional expert, served as an advisory board member for ACN Latitudes until his passing in 2009 at the age of 92. This advice is adapted with his permission […]
Best Treatment for Traumatized Kids
When children and teens have been traumatized, typical therapies often include art or play therapy, drug intervention, and/or psychological debriefing. Yet, new research failed to find support for these efforts. Instead, the study suggests that […]
A Link between Antidepressants and Type 2 Diabetes (Premium)
While analyzing data from Saskatchewan health databases, Lauren Brown, researcher with the U of A’s School of Public Health, found people with a history of depression had a 30 percent increased risk of type 2 […]
Finding Triggers for Tics & Tourette Syndrome: A Must Read
The causes of tics go way beyond genetics. Learn what you can do to relieve them. Many people with Tourette syndrome report that there are foods, other items, or situations that make their tics worse. […]