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…
Beat Mycoplasma: Winter Tips for PANDAS and PANS
If you’re living with PANDAS or PANS in your household, you already know that infections can bring much more than just coughs and sniffles. Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which is currently spreading through schools, can be particularly tricky. While it’s known as “walking pneumonia” because of its mild respiratory symptoms, for children with PANDAS or PANS, it…
The Collagen Conundrum
If you’re the parent of a child on the autism spectrum or managing conditions like PANDAS or PANS, you’ve probably tried various approaches to support their health—special diets, supplements, and everything in between. One supplement that’s been gaining attention is collagen. Now, you may have heard that collagen is great for joints, skin, and…
Flare-Free Back to School: Top Tips
I hope you’ve all had a restful summer and are ready for the new school term. For children with PANDAS, PANS, and those on the autism spectrum, the return to school can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. The shift in routine, increased social interactions, and exposure to various environmental factors can be…
Break Free from ADHD Meds: Top Natural Alternatives That Work!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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