by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Melatonin is a hormone our body naturally produces. It appears that the level rises and falls during the day and assists in setting our internal clock, along with some other bodily functions. Melatonin has been sold as a food supplement since the early 1990’s. ...
by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
For years I have advised anyone with a child struggling in academics, to request a full assessment for learning disorders. Now a compelling article from the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has documented what I have noticed in my practice. Too often I see...
by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you know that stress, in the small amounts is actually good for you! When the brain perceives a stressor it releases epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and cortisol. In small amounts these hormones increase oxygen, blood flow and energy levels. This is...
by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I thought I would share this interesting article from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. There is a high rate of sleep difficulties reported by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as pervasive developmental disorder (which...
by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
We have all experienced difficulty sleeping from time to time. Insomnia due to travel or a stressful event can be easily treated with medication (prescription or over the counter); however, when the sleep problems last more than a few nights the underlying cause needs...
by Laura Fleming | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance which is either imagined or a slight physical anomaly. I recently read an interesting article about this subject. I must admit that I have noticed anxiety symptoms (although...
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