Tourette Syndrome- The Intruder

 

 

Tourette Syndrome is a silent intruder disrupting a persons life until death. Imagine what happens

 when your brain doesn’t work quite right and it is not regulating your body's movements, when we lose

 control of our speech and involuntary sounds such as barking, screaming, grunts, and even words spew out. 

 

Tourette Syndrome is the disorder- it is not a disease but a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is misdiagnosed and many people go 

untreated through out their life usually deemed “weird, strange, or odd”.

 

Tourette ‘s is the second most common genetic disorder producing involuntary tics and

 behavioral problems. Depression, sleep disorders, common compulsive behaviors,

 and ADD -H- (attention deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity )are all under the “umbrella” as part of Tourette’s

 

There is no actual “test” to perform ,a neurologist familiar with Tourette ‘s will recognize some of the

 symptoms. To recognize the disorder sometimes sudden changes in behavior, increased tics can occur with anxiety, emotional stress, tension and even excitement.

 

There are drugs that will help with treatment of a Tourette’s keep in mind this syndrome is 

complex with a multitude of symptoms. So one kind of treatment may not work for another.

 

Usually Tourette’s shows it head in the early stages of a child's life around 5-6 years of age, nevertheless it has been diagnosed in the mid twenties such as the baseball player Jim Eisenreich.

 

 

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Eating Before Bed?

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Sleeping and eating are both vital components in maintaining proper physical and mental health. But when the two are combined, things can go terribly right or terribly wrong. 

People gaining weight because they ate prior to sleeping is a myth. The calories consumed and not burned off is what will result in weight gain. It does not matter when they actually ate.

While eating before bed is okay to do, there are foods one should not consume. Fats, fiber and protein should be avoided at all costs. Foods that have a high content of any of the three will have a negative impact on digestion and sleeping. They break down slowly thus causing discomfort in the stomach, which can lead to trouble falling asleep. The best way to avoid poor results is to eat a meal two to three hours beforehand or carefully choosing a light, healthy snack to have soon before bed. 

Some foods to avoid before bed are foods that are either fried, spicy or considered junk food due to the high level of sugar content. Another poor choice is red meat due to the fat and protein content. The fiber in oatmeal will also cause gas and digestion to slow. 

Eating before bed isn't a bad thing as long as it is the right kind of food.

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