Tics and Tourette's : Breakthrough Discoveries in Natural Treatments: A Patient and Family Guide

by Rogers, Sheila J.

• ISBN13: 9780976390909
• ISBN10: 0976390906
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-30
• Publisher: Airleaf

Summary

Until recently, it was nearly impossible to find safe, successful alternatives to the drugs used to treat Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders. Author Sheila J. Rogers, MS, has changed all that. Through research, consultations with leading physicians, and interviews with patients and their families, Rogers has compiled a clear, thorough guide to natural relief from tics and Tourette?s. Rogers is director of the nonprofit Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy. Her book has been called ?a triumph and an indispensable guide, ? ?life-changing, ? and ?a major milestone? by doctors and those affected by tics. This volume is a must-have for any family or individual affected by neurological disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, and mood disorders. ?The definitive guide on treating tic disorders without drugs.? Marshall Zaslove, MD, author of the best-seller, The Successful Physician.

Author Biography

Sheila Rogers, MS, is a leading educator in the field of integrative therapies for tic disorders and Tourette syndrome as well as autism, attention deficit disorders, learning problems, depression, and anxiety. She is founder and director of the nonprofit organization Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy and editor of Latitudes Online. A consultant and program developer in Palm Beach County, Florida, Rogers serves on the advisory board for Health Journal Television, hosted by General Alexander Haig.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Addressing the Causes and Current Treatment of Tics
An Overview of Tic Disorders	p. 3
Families Find Nonconventional Answers	p. 17
The Problem: Diagnosis without Full Examination	p. 51
Identifying Triggers for Tics
ACN's Survey on Tic Triggers	p. 59
Understanding Survey Results	p. 65
Letters on Triggers	p. 71
Your Search for Triggers	p. 89
After the Hunt	p. 97
Sensory Hypersensitivities
Types of Sensory Hypersensitivities	p. 107
Tics and Visual Sensitivities	p. 115
Electrosensitivity and Cell Phones	p. 127
The Environment and Immune System Connection
The Critical Environmental Link	p. 135
Tics and Modern Lifestyles: Joseph S. Wojcik, MD	p. 145
Why Sherlock Holmes Would Be Shocked: Albert F. Robbins, DO	p. 151
Autoimmunity in Brain Disorders and Mental Illnesses: Vijendra K. Singh, PhD	p. 163
Diet and Nutrition
The Role of Diet in Tic Disorders	p. 173
Nutritional Therapy	p. 193
Clinical and Research Insights
Identifying and Treating Candida Albicans-Related Problems: William G. Crook, MD & William Shaw, PhD	p. 211
Clinical Laboratory Tests as Treatment Guidance: Jon Pangborn, PhD	p. 225
Additional Therapies
Behavioral and Counseling Therapies	p. 233
Other Approaches	p. 241
Getting Started
Finding Professional Help	p. 255
Ten Tips for Success	p. 259
Afterward	p. 269
Appendix
Resources	p. 275
References	p. 279
Index	p. 293
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.