Tic Disorder Blog

What Causes Tic Disorders? A Closer Look at the Root Causes First things first, what causes Tic disorders, and exactly are they? In simple terms,

A tic disorder diagnosis is like a bomb for a parent’s soul; it leaves you in pieces, and you don’t have any clear direction about

Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection: How Diet Impacts Tic Disorders For children with tic disorders, every parent asks the same question: What in the world is

Where environmental toxins hide Did you read last week’s blog on toxins? If so… 👋 Raise your hand if you think about your child’s tic

Could your home, school, or the products you use every day be making your child sick?  More than 85,000 chemicals are known to be circulating

 Ok, parents, this one’s for you.  I talk to moms (and dads) daily who are advocating for their children, fighting tooth and nail to get

A “Magic Pill”- To Be or Not To Be? Let’s play a game. I’ll name an ailment, you think of the “magic pill” that takes

Very often we have potential clients ask us questions about our process.  Here are a few of our FAQs and the answers that you crave!

Sometimes after functional lab testing is done, your kiddo comes back with food sensitivities. Usually, we recommend those particular foods be eliminated for a short

Have you ever picked up an item in the grocery store to read the label and thought, “what is this stuff?” Have you blindly tossed

What is Long Haul COVID? The CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) defines long haul COVID symptoms, also known as PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2), as new, returning,

Do you feel like finding solutions to your child’s symptoms is like searching for buried treasure? If only you had a map to follow for

When you are the parent of a child with tics, sometimes your nerves are just plain shot. Sometimes the noise, the movement, the repetition, the

What is it like to be a child with tics? “It’s the worst feeling, it’s miserable to not have control of your body.” “It’s so

My Dear Friend, “Dr. Google” I have been in your shoes. I know exactly how it feels to watch my child suffer from debilitating tics

Most cultures center around food. Holidays and family gatherings are marked with special meals, dishes, and recipes that are oftentimes passed down through generations. Pop’s

Have you already seen a Primary Care Physician, a Neurologist, an Allergist, an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist, a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist, participated in a

If you are a parent whose child struggles with tics, then you know that a tic is characterized by sudden, repetitive movements or vocalizations called

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

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

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

Ultimate Guide to Tic Disorders What are tics? I get it…you are tired, frustrated, and confused! You have a tic diagnosis but no idea what it

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

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

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

You hear me cover many different types of topics in my weekly emails, on my blog, and on social media – everything from the latest

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

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.

Do you have a child who is dealing with tics? For many, this can be debilitating and difficult to deal with. It may seem like

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

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

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

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

Parents, if you’re like me, then at some point in the past 12 months you’ve had to ask your doctor a barrage of questions about

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

Let me guess you have read everything on the internet about tic disorders and you have finally arrived here! You have tried magnesium and B6

Parents of kids diagnosed with tic disorders (tics) often wonder what they can do to help their children. You feel like you have tried every

“You’re sitting there, eating your favorite meal, when you notice a tic in your child’s eye. Your first thought is that they are just being

I am sure you are wondering how do I stop tics? Are their natural treatments for tic disorders? The internet says magnesium and B6 work

I get it…you are tired, frustrated, and confused! You have this diagnosis but no idea what it really means for you or your child. You

Looking back, my son’s tic symptoms started long before he had a tic. When I look back from the second he was born. I can