Animal tests show that small, single doses of organophosphates [class of pesticides] on a critical day of development can cause hyperactivity and permanent changes in neurotransmitter receptor levels in the brain. Some pyrethroids, another class […]
Concern about indoor mold growth in homes, offices and schools has increased dramatically since the media has made us aware that exposures to toxic molds can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms. Health […]
A glimpse from a parent. “I need to die. Please kill me. Someone please kill me!” My 7-year-old is shouting this at the top of her lungs, standing in her pediatrician’s examination room. Her eyes […]
Celiac disease has been linked to an increasing number of neurological issues. It has also been shown to potentially shorten lifespan if left untreated. Readers requested more information on gluten sensitivity, and we asked Dr. […]
A reader wrote to ask about the interaction between alcohol and tics or Tourette syndrome. Dr. Albert Robbins, an ACN Latitudes advisory board member, provided the response to that initial question. The answer was featured in our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]