Your child’s tics ramp up out of nowhere, the blink-blink-shoulder shrug that was quiet at breakfast is roaring by assignments time. You scan the day: no big arguments, no scary movies. So why the surge? Here’s the twist most of us were never taught in health class: many kids with tic disorders live with a …
Tics don’t just happen in a vacuum; they’re often influenced by a mix of emotional, physical, and environmental factors. Identifying tic disorder triggers can be a challenge at times, but it’s also an essential step toward helping your child feel more at ease. What if you could pinpoint those moments and create a plan to …
Tic Disorder Triggers That Worsen Symptoms and How to Take Control Read More »
Does it ever feel like you’re exploring an endless maze, trying to manage tic disorders? After going through so many specialist visits and prescriptions, do you wonder if there’s a way to reverse tic disorder naturally? You’re not alone, and the good news is, there might be a way to approach this challenge more naturally. …
Why Specialists Keep Failing to Diagnose Your Child’s Tic Disorder Read More »
Watching your child struggle with sudden, uncontrollable movements or sounds can be overwhelming. Families often feel lost as they search for answers to what causes tic disorders and why these symptoms seem to appear without warning. Conditions like Tourette’s Syndrome can feel confusing, but understanding the root drivers behind them is the key to making …
What Causes Tic Disorders? Looking Beyond Genetics and Neurology Read More »
Have you ever stopped to ask what’s really happening in the brain when a tic shows up? Those quick, involuntary movements or sounds might look unpredictable, but they are closely connected to the complex chemical signals that shape brain function. At the center of this connection are tics and neurotransmitters, the messengers that help nerve …
Tics and Neurotransmitters: The Roles of Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, and Glutamate Read More »
Imagine noticing your child blink, twitch, or make sounds they can’t control. At first, you might brush it off as a phase, but over time, those little patterns grow harder to ignore. These are more than random habits; they’re signs of tic disorders, and understanding them can be the first step toward real answers. The challenge …
Tic Disorders and the Spectrum: Why Labels Aren’t Enough for Your Child Read More »
Living with a tic disorder can feel like being stuck on a never‑ending loop, confusing, tiring, and even kinda scary. The usual meds sometimes just don’t cut it, so people start looking elsewhere. Changing what you eat, such as cutting out soda or adding more leafy greens, might help calm things a bit. Simple breathing or …
Tic Disorder Treatments: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Try Instead Read More »
Have you ever wondered how a slight genetic variation could influence everything from your child’s energy levels to their neurological health? The MTHFR gene tic disorder connection is one of the most talked-about and misunderstood topics in functional medicine today. This enzyme-driven gene plays a crucial role in how the body processes folate, detoxifies, and …
Understanding MTHFR Gene Tic Disorder: The Role of Genetics, Environment, and Gut Health Read More »
Every summer, without fail, I hear the same desperate cry from parents in my practice: “Dr. Gibson, we were doing so well all winter and spring… and now the tics are back with a vengeance. What’s happening?!” If this is your story, take heart. You’re not imagining things, and you’re certainly not alone. For many …
Summer Tic Flares in Children: How Chlorine Triggers Brain Inflammation Read More »
Does your child sometimes blink excessively, clear their throat repeatedly, or make sudden movements they can’t seem to control? It might feel alarming at first, especially when these behaviors appear out of nowhere. But what if these tics are temporary, a fleeting phase rather than a lifelong condition? Transient tic disorder, though often misunderstood, is …
Transient Tic Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Solutions Read More »
