Articles written by Zoe Langley
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Learning, Behavior and Memory Problems in Kids
Kids with learning and behavioral disorders often have poor working memory. A recent study takes an
in-depth look at traits kids with poor working memory have in common.
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ADHD and Dyslexia
Typical ADHD symptoms such as inattention and poor reading skills, may actually be signs of dyslexia, a widespread and very treatable learning disorder.
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Scoliosis Basics
Scoliosis affects as many as six million people in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the odds of stopping this disorder from progressing.
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Chiari Malformation - An Overview
Chiari malformation is a structural problem of the brain thought to affect fewer than 1% of people in the United States but the estimate might be too low.
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ASAP -Resource For Two Rare Disorders
"I went to the ASAP website looking for a cure, but found a lot of people who were looking for the same thing I was - Hope." - Christine Webb, who has syringomyelia.
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Living With a Rare Spinal Cord Disorder
The pain was sharp, "I was driving home when I felt like someone stabbed me in the head. I pulled over and sat crying in my car, wondering what was happening."
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Understanding Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya), is a rare disorder in which a fluid filled cavity develops in the spinal cord .
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ADHD and Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are common, often unrecognized , and can trigger ADHD behaviors in children and adults.
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Book Review - Victory over ADHD
This book is a guide to natural therapies and an intimate account of one family's successful journey to cure their sons' attention and other learning disorders.
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ADHD Without Labels - Treating the Whole Child
Skip the labels, nurture the child. All children have gifts and strengths that can be used to help them manage or overcome their ADHD symptoms and thrive.
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ADHD Drugs May Increase Kids' Risk of Dying
A new study links the use of Ritalin and other stimulant drugs to an increased risk of sudden death from cardiac problems in children.
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Gluten Sensitivity and Mental Illness
Depressed? Anxious, having trouble concentrating, or with mood control? Before labeling these symptoms as psychiatric, consider testing for gluten sensitivity.
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Drugs are Still Not the Answer for ADHD
The results of a federally sponsored research do not support claims that stimulants such as Ritalin are necessary or superior to behavioral and other therapies for ADHD.
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Legal Rights Victory for Mental Patients
Under a ruling issued by the Alaska Supreme Court on May 22, William Bigley, subject of the case, may now enjoy the same constitutional rights as other Americans.
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Gluten Sensitivity and ADHD
Celiac disease may be the unknown cause of many ADHD behaviors and switching to a gluten free diet could improve or eliminate the symptoms.
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Diabetes and Gluten Sensitivity
Among adults with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease is found ten times more often than in the general population and is very common in children with type 1 diabetes.
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Epilepsy-Misdiagnosis is Common
The diagnosis of epilepsy is often wrong. Several studies indicate that, worldwide, as many as 50% of those diagnosed with epilepsy have seizures due to other causes.
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Epilepsy - Atkins for Seizures Support Groups
Two web communities provide support for those using the modified Atkins diet for seizures and those wanting to learn more about this treatment option for epilepsy.
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Epilepsy - Modified Atkins Diet Research
Researchers at John Hopkins Hospital are recruiting adults and children with uncontrolled seizures for clinical trials investigating the Modified Atkins Diet as therapy.
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Epilepsy - Modified Atkins Diet Reduces Seizures
While part of a research study on the Modified Atkins Diet for epilepsy, Brooklyn Koski's seizure frequency dropped from 100 to only five to ten per day.
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Epilepsy - Stopping Anti-Seizure Medication
People who become seizure free while using antiepileptic drugs may no longer need anticonvulsants and most doctors will agree to discontinue the medication.
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Gluten Free Vegetarian Chili With Buckwheat
Chili made with buckwheat is another great choice for the gluten free diet. This chili is nutritious and goes well with wheat free bread or crackers.
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How to Cook Buckwheat
Both roasted buckwheat (kasha) and raw hulled buckwheat (buckwheat groats) are easy to cook. For each cup of buckwheat, use two cups of water.
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Gluten Free Buckwheat Raisin Cinnamon Pudding
Spiced with cinnamon and sometimes nutmeg or allspice, serve this pudding warm with a little milk. Buckwheat pudding is nutritious and fun to eat at any meal.
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Buckwheat and Sorghum Flour Pancakes
Pancakes made with buckwheat and sorghum flours are every bit as tasty and filling as those made with wheat or other gluten flours. They are very nutritious too!
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Buckwheat for the Gluten Free Diet
Buckwheat takes the dread out of going on a gluten free diet. As a flour, rice alternative, or cereal, use buckwheat to make hearty main dishes, sides, and baked goods.
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Neurofeedback for Epilepsy and Other Conditions
Playing video games while hooked up to an EEG brain wave monitor is not tuning out. Neurofeedback uses video games to help brains tune in, tune up, and work better.
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Neurofeedback for Epilepsy
Robin Neudorfer's daughter, Rebecca, turned to neurofeedback when epilepsy drugs failed to help her seizures. She's made steady improvement with a year of training.
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Migraines and Gluten Sensitivity
A gluten free diet could bring relief to a large number of the 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines. The diet is required for those who have celiac disease.
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Epilepsy Journal as an Aid for Seizure Control
The most effective way to stop seizures is by learning to prevent them. Journal writing is a valuable technique for learning ways to improve seizure control.
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Gluten Sensitivity and Drug Resistant Seizures
Sensitivity to gluten can be a hidden cause of seizures, one that is treated with a gluten free diet.
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