Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-325) and index.
Contents
Addressing the causes and current treatment of tics -- An overview of tic disorders -- Families find nonconventional answers -- The problem: diagnosis without full examination -- Identifying triggers for triggers -- ACN's survey on Tic Triggers -- Understanding survey results -- Letters on Triggers -- Your search for Triggers -- After the hunt -- Sensory Hypersensitivities -- Types of senory Hypersensitivities -- Tics and visual sensitivities -- Electrosensitivity and cell phones -- The environment and immune system connecton -- The critical environmental link -- Tics and modern lifestyles: Joseph S. Wojcik, MC -- Why Sherlock Holmes would be shocked: Albert F. Robbins. DO -- Autoimmunity in brain disorders and mental illnesses:Vijendra K. Singh, PHD -- Diet and nutrition -- The role of diet in Tic disorders -- Nutritional therapy -- Clinical and research insights -- Identifying and treating Candida Albicans-related problems: William G. Crook, BK and William Shaw, PHD -- Clinical laboratory tests as treatment guidance: Jon B. Pangborn, PHD -- Additional Therapies -- Behavioral and counseling therapies -- Other approaches -- Getting started -- Finding professional help -- Ten tips for success.