Stopping a Tic in its Tracks: A Mother’s Mission
This inspiring letter was received by Sheila Rogers DeMare, director of ACN, from a mother in Ohio. My son Cole had a brief experience with an eye-blinking tic at age five, and happily we saw […]
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OCD and Tics: Unplugging our Cordless Phone System Saved my Daughter (Premium)
When I unplugged our cordless phone system, I had no idea what a difference it would make in our lives. My reason for unplugging it was that within one year, two of my friends were […]
Reducing Tics: Diet Not Always the Only Answer
The following article is a response by Dr. Marshall Mandell to a parent who, after three weeks, had discontinued a diet change for her son. She explained that an integrative physician had recommended the diet, […]
Antidepressants Can Double Bone Fractures
The popular drugs Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, and Zoloft were included in a study done in Canada. For women over 50, the drugs were found to more than double the incidence of bone fractures. The […]
Can Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Developing Autism? (Premium)
A new study published online in the journal Dermato-Endocrinology supports findings that vitamin D reduces the risk of developing autism. The authors, William Grant and John Cannell, report on autism prevalence by state in the United […]
Self-Discoveries in Managing my Tourette Syndrome Naturally
This account is an excellent example of how careful observation, along with trial and error, can help determine personal triggers for tics and urges, and help one learn methods to deal with symptoms. A friend […]
When Antidepressants Kill
One reason our organization is not “anti-drug” is because antidepressants (and other conventional medications) sometimes save lives. This is not to say that natural treatments don’t work for depression—they certainly can, and these interventions often […]
Did Tic Symptoms Ramp Up Over the Holidays?
UPDATED: Winter holidays should be a source of joy, but between the treats, allergens, and new electronics, many experience just the opposite. Allergens in the home can include fresh and artificial trees, scented candles and air […]