Tic disorders include both motor and vocal tics. Tics can be physical, such as blinking or arm flailing, or verbal, such as the sounds made by grunting and barking. Tics are involuntary and very difficult to control. It is estimated that 1 in every 162 children struggles with tic disorders and many practitioners feel that …
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I am sure you are wondering is there a connection between my kid getting sick and an increase in tics. Are you ready for a science lesson? This week are going to dive into why your child’s tics seem to get worse when they are sick. When your child is sick with an infection or …
You hear me cover many different types of topics in my weekly emails, on my blog, and on social media – everything from the latest science about food sensitivity testing and diet to sleep, exercise, meditation, and spirituality. As a parent you may have searched high and low for natural treatments to tic disorders, will …
Has your child just been handed a tic disorder diagnosis? They are experiencing tics and twitches and you don’t know what to do! Maybe you have questions about the genetic roots of your kid’s condition? I’m here to answer your questions and help ease some anxiety. I have tons of powerful information that may relieve, or …
WHAT CAN YOUR GENES TELL YOU ABOUT TIC DISORDERS? Read More »
I’m not going to lie, I am a mom with two teenagers, and it has been hard at times to encourage them to eat healthily. It’s even harder when you are faced with the challenge of packing lunch for school or work every day! But don’t worry, this blog will give you some tips on …
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You may be asking yourself, “What does constipation have to do with tics?” Well, you may not know, but a study by the University of Chicago Medicine Children’s Hospital and published in Pediatrics Journal found that children who suffer from chronic constipation often also struggle with Tourette syndrome. The study looked at 60 patients diagnosed …
The internet mentions Magnesium for tics about a billion times, but is it the magic bullet? If you are searching Dr. Google for natural approaches and you roll up on the wonders of Magnesium, here is what you need to know. Magnesium is not a cure tics. Magnesium is necessary for several things related to …
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There are a lot of confusing terms floating around in the world of pediatric autoimmune disorders. Some of these include PANDAS, PANS, and OCD. This blog post will focus on what symptoms to look for if you suspect your child has either PANDAS or PANS. It will also explore natural options available and how to get …
If you tried magnesium and B6 for tics with no success it’s time to learn the symptoms that may indicate your child has a gut health problem. It’s not uncommon for children to have tics. For example, they may blink repeatedly or make a clicking sound with their mouth. But if you notice your child …
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