Many children with a tic disorder diagnosis also struggle with a laundry list of other issues including anxiety. One in three children in the US is diagnosed with anxiety and half of them also struggle with depression. Tic disorders and anxiety have been on the rise over the past 30 years and are being diagnosed …
Tic disorders stem from stress and our children seem to be living in a constant state of fight or flight. What do your kids do when their mood is off and feel stressed? Most of the time they act out or behave badly. They have mood swings and cry. They may also binge eat for …
As parents, we are always on the lookout for how to stop tics or tic disorders treatments but we don’t take into account how another diagnosis might be connected to tics. Children who suffer from Tic disorders, ADHD, OCD, or Sensory processing are more likely to have another diagnosis. Tic disorders and other related diagnoses …
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I bet your doctor has never told you this before… Chronic inflammation is the primary driver of chronic disease and the underlying cause of chronic illnesses. So if your child has a tic disorder, it’s time to explore where that inflammation is coming from. Am I right? That’s what I thought, and honestly, only one …
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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 …
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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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