When trying to understand what is causing or specific symptoms or health issues standard bloodwork is a reasonable starting point, but it rarely gives the answers we’re looking for on …
Gut bacteria, OCD and stool testing.
Research shows that the gut microbiome helps regulate neurotransmitters, influences inflammation and communicates directly with the brain via the vagus nerve. This bidirectional link means that disturbances in the gut …
Nutritional Support for PANS and PANDAS. How Diet, Supplements and Gut Health Can Help.
PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are neuropsychiatric conditions caused by immune dysregulation that can cause severe and sudden-onset symptoms in …
Nutrients for Speech and language development.
Speech development is a complex neurological process that depends on the right nutrients to support brain function, neural connections, and neurotransmitter production. Ensuring optimal nutrition during critical developmental stages can …
3 nutrients to help your teenager with low mood
Teenagers are particularly prone to mood swings and low mood. It’s not just the external pressures that affect them but internal ones too. Correcting nutrient status and biochemistry can help …
Autism: Why will my child only eat certain foods?
Selective eating and autism. It is not unusual to find children with selective eating habits and it is very common in children with autism. Restricting food intake to a limited …
What is causing my child’s constipation?
Constipation. Severe constipation is one of the main reasons parents attend with their child. The likelihood of ending up in A and E with bowel trouble is even higher if …
Key signs of phenol sensitivity in children.
Regresses after eating Eats lots of high phenol or salicylate foods ie grapes, apples or apple juices Aggressive, easily angered or injures self Red ear or red cheeks Sweating during …
Nutrition Case Study: Motor tics.
Harry came to see me with his mum. She was concerned that he had developed a facial tic which involved opening his mouth wide and tilting his head to the …
Quick guide: Understanding your child’s fussy eating.
When a child refuses to to eat or will only eat a limited selection of foods they are usually labelled ‘fussy’. There are three main reasons that a child is …