Tourette Syndrome
The Environmental/Allergy Connection
(written by Albert E. Robbins, D.O.,
M.S.P.H. - used by permission)
NOTE: Due to an upcoming book release, this article has
been removed from our site at the request of the authors. We hope to soon
present
some
info from (and about) the book! Until then, please know that there IS a connection
between Tourette Syndrome (TS) and environmental chemical exposures. We recommend
following as many of the suggestions possible on our Guidelines for Non-Toxic
Living page and see if it helps!
Physicians interested in environmental medicine
diagnostic
treatment and techniques, or patients wanting to
locate an environmental physician, please contact:
For the most current information on the application of
environmental medicine to Tourette syndrome, join the Association
for Comprehensive Neuro-Therapy and receive "Latitudes". For
subscription information, please contact: Latitudes.
Albert
Robbins, D.O., M.S.P.H., is
board certified in Preventive Medicine with a subspecialty in
Occupational/Environmental Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American
Academy of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Robbins is editor of the
"Environmental Physician," the newsletter of AAEM. He is also
medical director of Robbins' Environmental Medical Center in Boca
Raton, Florida.
