The Montague Wrap
Jacob and Samuel are the gorgeous Montague brothers who are following a grain free diet. In a recent consultation with mum and dad it turns out that the boys really miss their fajita night since starting their new way of eating as it has been hard to find a grain free wrap. My daughter and…
Impact of Oxalates On Symptoms of Autism PANDAS and PANS
Article on Oxalates Autism Eye Feb 2020 – written by Stella Chadwick The first time I became aware of the connection between oxalates and autism symptoms was many years ago when I was working with a young 9-year-old old boy with an autism diagnosis who had, what seemed like a habit of poking himself in…
Tamari & Ginger Paleo Noodles & Salmon Parcel
This is the ultimate home-made fast-food which takes minutes to put together and only 12 minutes to cook. Spiralizing vegetables might not be a new thing but it is definitely one of the easiest and tastiest ways to get veggies into kids. Making parcels is simple and is a really fun way of serving food…
BRAINY NO BAKE PALEO CHOC BALLS
It’s Easter weekend and we are on lock-down. Today I need something simple with minimum fuss and maximum impact to lift our spirits. These paleo balls take moments to throw together and if you can wait for them to firm up in the fridge for an hour or two, you will be rewarded with a…
COVID-19 – Advice for PANS/PANDAS children
There is so much noise out there at the moment about COVID-19 that it must be incredibly hard for parents of children with PANS/PANDAS to know what to do to safeguard their children. Leslie Mello, one of our fabulous Brainstorm Health® Practitioners and fellow parent of a PANDAS child (who has since been through our…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Separating Fact From Fiction
Not all viruses are the same and unless we understand what can neutralise them based on their mechanism of action then there is very little value in the advice that is given out. What does the research say about Coronavirus COVID-19 Here is what we know so far about the COVID-19 based on very recent…
Supplements Alleviate Symptoms of ASD
Published Online (date) October 04, 2019 doi: 10.1542/peds.2018-3218 Researchers at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, have reviewed 27 papers involving 1028 children with ASD taking supplements and fatty acids and found that in general the following are some key improvements found in those children taking supplements vs those that didn’t: Improved language Improved social skills Reduced repetitive…
One Pot Store Cupboard Five Bean Curry
With nights getting cooler and the rain getting heavier we are well and truly settling into autumn. Support your immune system this season with this deliciously mild, fruity and tangy Five Bean Curry which will appeal to the most delicate of palates. This dish offers a feast of goodness to your microbiome with a bounty…
GLUTEN-FREE PACKED LUNCHES FOR SCHOOL
For the past 14 years or so I have made packed lunches for my children, only one of whom has gluten sensitivity. Strangely enough, I found it easier to pack for the gluten-free lunch box as I had so much prepared before-hand and I had a “system”. I would like to share my top five…
OCD is treatable
Written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine. Issue 35, Autumn 2019. It was the spring of 2006, and my son and I had travelled to visit my parents for the weekend, leaving my daughter and my husband together back home. Only a day after arriving at our destination I received a call from…
