Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Tics & Tourette's Syndrome - often ignored

There is a great article in the fall 2006 issue of NOHA News (Nutrition for Optimal Health Association) called Tics and Tourett's: Tracing the True Triggers.

For those who have trouble coping with their symptoms as well as finding a solution to the problems, it is a must read. To get a copy, go to www.nutrition4health.org.

Here are some highlights:

  • Environment plays as much a role in causing TS as genetics
  • Discovery of food and environmental allergens, and erdicating nutrient deficiencies can minimize or eliminate symptoms
  • Corn, wheat, cane sugar, and/or dairy are common food causes
  • Toxic cleaners, pesticides or perfume, a new carpet etc. are also common causes
  • Utilizing diet and nutritional therapy from a licensed professional is critical
  • Candida yeast growth in the intestines is another potential aggrivator

3 comments:

anissaym said...

hi. I have a 10 yr old son with tics and possibly tourettes. I am trying really hard to change his diet so that I can find what is causing his tics to get worse. I have tried taking dairy away and I am not sure that it is helping. I have been shopping at trader joe's grocery for organic foods and also trying really hard to go without artificial colorings and flavors. Even after doing this, He seems to be getting almost worse. He is also taking a dietery supplement from Bontech. I am now wondering if sugar may be the problem. I am very frustrated because I don't seem to know where to start on going sugar free. They say not to use artificial sweeteners. What do I do? Even the organic and dairy free foods still have all the sugars in them. I need help on how to try and be successful with a sugar free diet. If anyone has any suggestions or help tips for me I would be so grateful.

anissaym said...

hi. I have a 10 yr old son with tics and possibly tourettes. I am trying really hard to change his diet so that I can find what is causing his tics to get worse. I have tried taking dairy away and I am not sure that it is helping. I have been shopping at trader joe's grocery for organic foods and also trying really hard to go without artificial colorings and flavors. Even after doing this, He seems to be getting almost worse. He is also taking a dietery supplement from Bontech. I am now wondering if sugar may be the problem. I am very frustrated because I don't seem to know where to start on going sugar free. They say not to use artificial sweeteners. What do I do? Even the organic and dairy free foods still have all the sugars in them. I need help on how to try and be successful with a sugar free diet. If anyone has any suggestions or help tips for me I would be so grateful.

nutrocon@aol.com said...

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