For decades there have been major concerns about side-effects from stimulant medications for ADHD. The list of potential reactions (see below) is staggering—and growing, as new reports have come in over the years. Unfortunately, the […]
BRENT’S MOM My son had fleeting, minor tics as a young boy but I wasn’t overly concerned. I remember him crinkling his nose and blowing air out of it when he was five. When I […]
While looking online for some fresh approaches to reading, I ran across a dyslexic-friendly typeface. Though unfamiliar to me, Dyslexie was developed several years ago by a creative and bright young man in the Netherlands. […]
BY PARKER’S MOTHER Editor: This parent is sharing her ongoing experience as the family seeks answers to her son’s Tourette syndrome. She is encouraged by their findings so far and Parker’s response to date. As […]
I’ve had a soft spot for the Follow Your Heart company for decades. In 1970 they opened a small vegetarian restaurant in Canoga, California. This was ground-breaking back then. I ate there just once when […]
You’re pregnant. You may feel you look tired, you’re weary of heartburn and watching your diet. You just want to treat yourself to some new make-up or a splash of your favorite scent. You deserve […]
It’s a familiar scenario. An elementary or pre-school sends home a notice that a new case of whooping cough (pertussis) has been identified, and the finger-pointing and accusations begin. “Who didn’t vaccinate their child!” “How […]
Hundreds of millions of prescriptions are written each year for fluoxetine (i.e., Prozac). While the value of taking fluoxetine for depression is often questioned, and potential side-effects are a very significant concern, the use of […]