Tics can be due to nutritional deficiencies, genetic conditions, Tourette syndrome, immune system malfunction, allergies, or stress. Stress and anxiety can increase the frequency of facial tics. Emotional trauma can cause tics that may go away when the emotional disorder is treated. Tics from emotional trauma or stress can improve or disappear with hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), energy therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), yoga, Tai Chi, music therapy, homeopathy, Interactive Metronome, cognitive behavioral therapy, HEMI Sync, acupuncture , massages and acupuncture of the scalp. Secondary mood disorders can worsen the severity of tics.
The treatment and cure of facial tics or Tourette syndrome with ordinary amino acids is the basis of Orthomolecular Medicine. Large doses of natural proteins called amino acids can repair the imbalance in the brain and repair its malfunction. These amino acids are affordable and are used in therapeutic doses much higher than levels normally found in foods. The concept of orthomolecular medicine is based on the use of very high doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or botanical extracts for cell repair and the improvement of normal brain and motor activities.
Lithium mineral salt may help this patient if he has Tourette’s syndrome, but it would not help with most other types of facial tics. Botanicals that can treat tics and reduce tics and spasms include kava, skullcap, valerian, St. John’s wort, peppermint, black cohosh, dragon bone, prunella, rose hips, Go Teng, Tian Men Dong, Bai Shao, Yin Chenhao. Orthomolecular medicine uses include magnesium, zinc, calcium, B vitamins, and chromium along with the botanicals to support recovery.
Orthomolecular medicine uses large therapeutic doses of carnitine, tryptophan, taurine, GABA, and 5-HTP. Theanine, GABA, and 5-HTP may work well for tics caused by stress. These amino acids should be used long-term for Tourette’s syndrome and you may want to consider intravenous therapy in the worst case scenario for at least nine months.
This patient may have severe allergies and benefit from eliminating genetically modified foods. The diet should be modified to exclude unsaturated fats, caffeine, nicotine, artificial sweeteners, food additives, food colors, alcohol, and high-fat meats. Try to eat free-range chicken, organic meat, organic or locally produced eggs, and limit red meat to twice a week. You should always have a relatively high protein breakfast. This can include whey protein, almond milk, or soy protein. Walnuts, yogurt, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and walnuts are all great snack ideas. Remember that corn is frequently a genetically modified food. Popcorn can be a good snack if you’re sure it’s not genetically modified. Organic or locally grown fruits and vegetables are the best choices for health. Avoid foods that are often contaminated with pesticides or heavy metals. Plant fruit trees in your garden for more fresh fruit.
