Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have uncovered a link between pyrethroid pesticides and ADHD symptoms (impulsivity) in boys. When the pesticide marker was found in urine samples of 8-15 year olds, they were two to three times more likely to also have ADHD depending on the level of the marker. This result held true only for the symptoms of impulsivity and not inattentiveness. Common signs of impulsivity are : fidgeting, trouble remaining seated, inappropriate running and climbing, difficulty playing quietly, excessive talking, 'driven by a motor", interrupts others and trouble waiting his/her turn. Finding this same marker in girls was not found to be associated with these same symptoms.

    After a relationship ends, it is common to look back and recognize certain red flags we overlooked early on. Being more mindful and less afraid of seeing the truth can spare heartbreak. In her article on this subject, Sara Crolick identifies these common and important red flags to pay close attention to:

    The "PCS Family Engagement Mobile App" is a new tool for parents and families of Pinellas County Schools students that includes a link for every school, parent information on academic standards, student scholarships and ways to get involved in your child's education. 

    Parents can also send messages to teachers and school officials, add events to your phones calender, link to videos on how to help students be successful in school and learn of upcoming events.

    It is a free download for Apple and Android devices and can be found in your device's application library.

     Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes (St. Petersburg) has filed SB528, the Florida Medical Marijuana Act. This bill includes some important revisions which are designed to close the loopholes that many feel are responsible for last years bill being voted down in the mid term election. Some of these revisions are:

    After recently returning from my training at the International Conference on Sex and Love Addiction,I have come away with many new resources for those wishing to advance their recovery and education. Below is an array of reading materials to suit your needs.

In addition to Florida, three other states had legislation on this years ballot. Those were Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

This is the complete text for Amendment 2 which needs 60% of the vote to pass:

Florida Amendment 2 (2014), Full Text of Constitutional Changes

ARTICLE X, SECTION 29. Medical marijuana production, possession and use.

     (a) PUBLIC POLICY.
(1) The medical use of marijuana by a qualifying patient or personal caregiver is not subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law except as provided in this section.(2) A physician licensed in Florida shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law for issuing a physician certification to a person diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition in a manner consistent with this section.(3) Actions and conduct by a medical marijuana treatment center registered with the Department, or its employees, as permitted by this section and in compliance with Department regulations, shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability or sanctions under Florida law except as provided in this section.

    Research going back to the 1990's has determined that adolescents later sleep and wake habits is biologically determined. A recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 60% of adolescents are sleep deprived. Typical high school start times conflicts with the natural cycles of adolescent sleep. Studies show that adjusting high school start times to 8:30 or later has positive changes such as...

Serotonin Production: Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have succeeded in identifying traces of a microRNA molecule (miR135) that acts on serotonin producing nerve cells. This finding is important as they were able to manipulate serotonin levels in mice by altering levels of the molecule. When this idea was tested on humans, subjects known to suffer from depression had unusually low miR135 levels. The researchers are confident this will lead to the development of a blood test for depression.
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