Tics And Tourette's: A Patient And Family Guide, Breakthrough Discoveries in Natural Treatments - Softcover

Rogers, Sheila J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976390906 ISBN 13: 9780976390909

Publisher: Assn for Comprehensive neurotherapy, 2005

Synopsis

This groundbreaking original edition offers hope to those seeking relief from muscle and/or vocal tics through natural methods. Related conditions (attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity, obsessive compulsive disorder, and mood disorders) are also addressed. Reader-friendly, it provides expert advice on alternative and integrative therapies including diet, nutritional and herbal supplements, behavioral therapies, biofeedback, and more. Highlights include a thorough research review, new findings on triggers for tics, and helpful worksheets for family and patients.

About this title

Review:

“With this book we are competently and comprehensively ushered into a new era of treatment for children. It is a triumph and an indispensable guide for any parent of a child with a neurological disorder—ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, and mood disorders.... Nowhere else can parents find such a well-organized and scientifically documented presentation of promising alternative medical treatments. Countless families will find this book a comfort, an intelligent, easy-to-read reference, and a lifeline for bringing their child back to health.”
—Tamar Chansky, PhD, author of Freeing Your Child from OCD; Freeing Your Child from Anxiety
 
“Whether you’re concerned with minor tics or a more serious case of Tourette syndrome, you’ll find yourself turning to this book again and again for its enlightening exploration of treatment choices and practical steps toward healing.”
—Chris Phelps-Thiry, EdD, former state chapter chair of the Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Association
 
“Natural Treatments for Tics & Tourette’s is an alternative treatment guide for sufferers of Tourette’s who don’t want to turn to traditional drugs and their high saturation of side effects. With insights from various medical experts, author Sheila Rogers offers many routes to minimizing the effects of Tourette’s.”
—Midwest Book Review

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Assn for Comprehensive neurotherapy
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0976390906
• ISBN 13: 9780976390909
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304