How to Help Ease Tics in Children

Question

My grandson has tics, and he looks very uncomfortable most of the time. I want to know how we can help alleviate his condition?

Answer

Currently, the treatment for this condition is symptomatic, with no reported cure for the underlying cause. The treatment involves blocking dopamine receptors in the nervous system to control symptoms such as tics. Traditional Western medicine uses stimulants and antipsychotic medications to treat childhood ADHD and tic disorders. As is well known, this method is effective but not curative. The side effects are significant, and long-term use is necessary. Stopping the treatment can lead to a worsening of symptoms. Long-term use not only causes malnutrition in children, affecting bone growth and development but also may turn a potentially self-healing ADHD into a lifelong mental disorder.