Dr. Susan Swedo presented a history of PANS ( Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) in the video below. Her talk was recorded October 1, 2015 at […]
THERESA EDMUNDS, CERTIFIED HEALTH COUNSELOR In my work as a nutritional counselor for families I find that parents are more open to understanding the importance of a healthy diet than ever before. But one of […]
We frequently hear from people who find themselves overwhelmed by the diagnosis of Tourette syndrome. I’ve developed an article that I hope will serve as a quick reference and can be shared with others who are looking for an introduction to this increasingly common condition.
Dr. Victoria Dunckley, an integrative psychiatrist in Los Angeles, says she’s helped more than five hundred children, teens, and young adults by “resetting” their brains. According to her, they needed this intervention because they all […]
As kids head back to school there’s lots for families to be concerned about: Will the teachers be a good match for my child? Does the school offer special accommodations if needed? Is homework going […]
KELLY CLICK Depression is so common these days that most of us know someone who has experienced an episode of it, if not someone with the diagnosis of major or bipolar depression. It’s estimated that […]
FELIX J ROGERS, DO I’ll admit it: I didn’t pay any attention to the fuss about crops with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). After all, for centuries humans have selectively bred plants to produce crops that […]
CINDY RUSSELL, MD Dr. Cindy Russell is chair of the Environmental Health Committee for the Santa Clara County Medical Association. Most of us cannot live without our computers, text messaging, e-mail, and immediate access to the […]