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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If your child struggles with tic disorders, you’ve likely been told to “just ignore them” or that they’ll “grow out of it.” But what if there’s a more profound connection that most doctors are missing? What if your child’s tics are their body’s way of signaling an underlying histamine dysregulation that can be addressed naturally? …
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Does it ever feel like your body has a mind of its own? Nervous tics—those sudden, repetitive movements or sounds—can appear out of nowhere, often leaving you feeling frustrated or even helpless. Whether it’s a quick blink, a shoulder shrug, or a throat-clearing sound, these involuntary actions can be distracting and, at times, emotionally draining. …
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Watch a child with tics navigate their day, and you’ll witness something remarkable—their brain constantly adapting and finding new pathways around neurological roadblocks. While traditional medicine often focuses on suppressing tics through medication, there’s a growing understanding that we can help rewire the neural circuits that drive these involuntary movements and sounds. Your child’s developing …
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The Back-to-School Struggle for Children with Tics You have tried everything to stop your child’s tics—magnesium and B6 didn’t seem to help. Now it’s time to go back to school and you’re worried: what will other kids think? Will the teacher understand? You just want the tics to go away. Key Takeaways Tics are neurological, …
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I am sure you are wondering how I stop tics. Are there natural treatments for Tourette syndrome (also known as tic disorders)? The internet suggests that magnesium and B6 can help with tics, but they didn’t work for me. What gives? The first step to the answer is functional lab testing for tic disorders Most …
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Are you caught in the cycle of giving your child immune boosters, hoping to alleviate their tics, anxiety, or other neurological symptoms? You’re not alone. But what if those “healthy” supplements are actually making things worse? Dr. Piper Gibson dives into the surprising truth about immune support and offers a balanced approach to help …
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I used to believe what most parents are told when their child is diagnosed with a neurological condition: “There’s nothing you can do—just wait it out or medicate the symptoms.” When my son was diagnosed with a tic disorder over a decade ago, I was told it was something he might grow out of, or …
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Tic disorder myths seem to pop up everywhere, but how much of what you’ve heard is true? Misconceptions about tics and so-called natural remedies can make understanding what’s happening more difficult. Ready to separate fact from fiction and get the real story? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk66vOgYmWA Key Takeaways CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics) is an evidence-based, non-pharmaceutical …
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Tic disorder myths seem to pop up everywhere, but how much of what you’ve heard is true? Misconceptions about tics and so-called natural remedies can make understanding what’s happening more difficult. Ready to separate fact from fiction and get the real story? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ham3-_DJFrs Key Takeaways Tic disorders are neurological and involuntary, not behavioral issues that …
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