I understand how overwhelming it can be to navigate ADHD treatment options for your child. As the founder of our functional medicine clinic, I want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey. Over the past decade, I’ve seen the profound impact that natural alternatives can have on children, and I believe…
Puberty Survival Guide: Navigating the Maze with PANS, PANDAS, and Autism
Understanding the Impact of Hormones on Symptoms in Children on the Autism Spectrum and those with PANDAS and PANS Navigating the complexities of raising a child on the autism spectrum, or affected by PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections), or PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) can often feel overwhelming. I understand…
Do Fish Oils Make Your Child’s Symptoms Worse?
I want to share a personal story that might resonate with many of you. My daughter developed PANDAS symptoms after contracting scarlet fever, and our journey to help her has been both challenging and enlightening. Like many of you, we turned to both medical and natural solutions to help our child and to control inflammation…
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Natural Solutions
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) represents a complex and often challenging behavioural profile observed within the autism spectrum, and often with children with ADHD, PANDAS and PANS. Unlike typical avoidance behaviours, PDA manifests as an intense and pervasive need to resist or avoid demands, leading to profound difficulties in everyday…
Extreme Picky Eating or Eosinophilic Oesophagitis?
Embarking on the journey of understanding extreme picky eating in children, it is crucial to acknowledge the complexity often hidden beneath seemingly typical behaviours. It is easy to dismiss picky eating as a mere behavioural issue or attribute it solely to sensory challenges. Among some practitioners, the go-to explanation might be deficiencies in zinc or…
Navigating Histamine & MCAS in Autism PANS and PANDAS
As parents, navigating the complex landscape of your child’s health can be challenging, especially when conditions like Autism, PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), and PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) are in the picture. One aspect that often intersects with these conditions is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Understanding MCAS and…
Nourish to Flourish: Unlocking the Power of Diet
At Brainstorm Health, we equip ourselves with a diverse arsenal of tools to support the individuals we work with on their path to better health. From targeted nutritional supplements and micro-immunotherapy to probiotics and therapeutic treatments like Epsom salt baths and castor oil packs, we explore a broad spectrum of approaches. However, before delving into…
Top Health Tips If You Are Living With Mould
Article published in the Autism Eye Magazine, written by Stella Chadwick Mould is a common type of fungus that grows in damp environments, and it can be found in many homes, schools, and other buildings. According to the National House Building Council (NHBC) Foundation in 2018, it is estimated that up to one-third of UK…
Could It Be Silent Reflux?
Many of us will be familiar with acid reflux – an uncomfortable and painful condition where acid from the stomach travels back up the oesophagus, causing heartburn and nausea symptoms. It happens when the lower oesophageal sphincter – the ring of muscle that separates the oesophagus from the entrance to the stomach – fails…
Kicking The Sugar Habit
Sugar is vital for life – it is an essential fuel source for all of the cells of our body. As such, it occurs naturally in all carbohydrate-containing foods, including vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy products. Consumption of sugar in these forms, as part of a healthy, balanced diet, is not problematic for most people.…
