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Food Sensitivities

Cracking the Code on Food Sensitivities: Your Path to Better Health

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Have you noticed your child’s tics worsening after meals? Food sensitivities could be a key factor. Kids with tic disorders may find relief by improving gut health, as inflammation from certain foods can trigger tics. Many families fear medication is the only option, but diet adjustments—like reducing dairy, gluten, or artificial additives—can help. This blog …

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MCP-1 and Tourette’s: What This Inflammatory Marker Reveals About Your Child’s Symptoms

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When your child’s tics worsen unexpectedly, functional testing can provide deeper insights than traditional approaches. This testing examines factors such as MCP-1, an inflammatory marker that may impact neurological symptoms. Tics may worsen after consuming certain foods, experiencing stress, or contracting infections, and functional testing helps identify underlying inflammatory processes that are often overlooked by …

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ADHD Tic Disorder

Tics and ADHD Meds: The Hidden Risks Parents Don’t Know About

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Have you ever watched your child’s tics worsen just days after starting their new ADHD meds? You’re not imagining things—and you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves caught in this frustrating cycle where the very medications meant to help their child focus seem to amplify their tics. The relationship between tics and ADHD meds isn’t …

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Why Neurologists Don’t Understand Tics: The Bigger Picture

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Does it seem to you that no one truly comprehends the chaos associated with tics? Even the best brain experts—like neurologists—can sometimes leave you with more confusion than clarity. Tics are related to various factors, including neurologic, physical, environmental, and emotional. Yet, the medical field often focuses too narrowly on symptoms and fails to consider …

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medication and tics

Medication and Tics: Why Pills Don’t Fix Root Causes (Real Solutions)

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Picture this: your child’s been prescribed medication for their tics, but you’re wrestling with a storm of questions. Will it actually help? What about those side effects you’ve read about online? You’re not alone in this maze of uncertainty—countless parents find themselves caught between wanting relief for their child and fearing the unknown territory of …

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holistic treatment for tourette syndrome

Holistic Treatment for Tourette Syndrome: Natural Ways to Ease Tics

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Holistic treatment for Tourette Syndrome focuses on managing the condition by addressing the whole person—mind, body, and environment—rather than just the symptoms. This involves natural approaches, such as adjusting one’s diet, practicing mindfulness, and implementing lifestyle changes to identify triggers and promote overall well-being. These research-based strategies are designed to help not only manage tics …

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Best Supplements for Tic Disorder

7 Best Supplements for Tic Disorder That Actually Work

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Countless households coping with tic disorders – including motor tics or Tourette’s syndrome – are looking for answers beyond ordinary medicines. Many are looking to dietary supplements, as evidence suggests that specific vitamins, minerals, and natural compounds might help in managing tics. Research has been illuminating the potential link between gut health and brain health, …

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Tics and Sleep

Tic Disorders and Sleep: Tips for Restful Nights and Better Health

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For individuals with a tic disorder, sleep may be more challenging to attain, and the direct effects of the disorder can impact not just the amount of sleep a person gets but also their overall health. Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or feeling like you’re not really sleeping even when you are, are likely …

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