A Teacher’s Anxious Search for Tic Triggers (Premium)
I was surprised to receive a message from my friend Sarah, asking for help with a serious flare of tics. I say surprised because we keep in touch a few times a year, and her […]
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What’s the Latest Advice on Lowering Inflammation? (Premium)
Are you getting tired of ever-changing dietary advice? It’s no wonder. It seems every few months there’s a new “must do” and more things not to do. That said, when updated research gives us fresh […]
New Treatment for Depression: Laughing Gas! (Premium)
It’s discouraging and sometimes life-threatening to suffer from depression and not respond to treatment. Then along comes a simple, safe intervention that can last for several weeks.
Developmental Vision Therapy for Reading & Learning Disorders
Sandra K Landis, OD (now retired) shared this report on vision therapy for reading problems in a young boy. A comment from the father is included. Brent was referred to me at age 8 for […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 57 (Premium)
Environmental and Nutritional Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health This feature highlights reports, studies, and feedback on efforts that can make a positive impact in our quest for health. Topics we cover in this issue are included […]
Can You Help Judy Find Answers for Her Tics? Please Share Your Advice
We are updating this article from 2014 to give an opportunity for additional sharing of ideas. The letter from Judy was received from a young adult who was looking for solutions to her tics. Please […]
Avoiding Summer Tic-Triggers
A parent contacted Latitudes.org with concerns about tics related to Tourette syndrome being triggered when her child played outside in the summer. I have a young son who was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome two years […]
Does Straterra for ADHD Cause Tics? (Premium)
For decades, some parents have complained that Ritalin and other psychostimulants used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) triggered tics in their children. So, when non-stimulant medications were developed for ADHD, there was hope […]