If you’re here, you already know that food is more than just fuel for our kids. For families navigating PANS, PANDAS, autism, or ADHD, food can be medicine, or it can be part of what’s keeping them stuck. And it’s not just about avoiding sugar or increasing the veggies. It’s about the toxins we can’t…
Butterfly Effect: How Your Thyroid Powers Your Day
Have you ever wondered why you feel tired, moody, or just not yourself, even when everything seems fine? The answer might lie in a tiny, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. Despite its size, it plays a huge role in your health, influencing everything from your…
Glucose and Autism: Discovering the Link to Speech Seizures Sleep and More
Recently Thinking Autism shared an excellent blog about the link between brain glucose levels and speech delays, seizures, and other challenging symptoms seen in some children on the autism spectrum. I want to ensure this message reaches all our followers, simplifying the concepts and exploring actionable steps to support our children effectively. You can read…
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…
12 Easy Ways to Avoid Microplastics
As a parent myself, I’ve always been deeply aware of the toxic burden on our bodies. And with the exponential increase in childhood illnesses, allergies, neurodevelopmental delays, and autoimmune conditions, it’s apparent that our children are the canaries in the coal mine. Recent research has revealed that microplastics are not only pervasive but…
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…
Microbiome-Brain Roadmap: Autism PANDAS and PANS
Navigating the Microbiome-Brain Connection: A Roadmap for Families with Children Facing Symptoms of Autism, PANDAS, and PANS In the realm of children’s health, few journeys are as intricate and challenging as those families navigate when dealing with conditions symptoms of autism, PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), and PANS (Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric…
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