Thiamine is a small, unassuming vitamin, but it behaves like a master switch in a child’s body. When it is available, the brain, gut and immune system run with a kind of quiet efficiency. When it runs low, the cracks show quickly. Parents notice the shift long before a blood test ever will. A child…
When Energy Vanishes: The Mitochondria Recovery Guide for Parents of Children in Crisis
Mitochondria are often called the powerhouses of the cell, but that barely scratches the surface. These tiny organelles don’t just keep the lights on. They are the command centres. They decide when to repair and when to retreat, when to launch an immune attack and when to stand down. They control inflammation, send out distress…
How to Detect and Address Gut Issues in Autism
Published article in the Autism Eye Magazine December 2021 written by Stella Chadwick Multiple studies have shown that, children with autism are more prone to gastro-intestinal (GI) problems and in 2014 a study found that these children were four times more likely to have symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, or other GI symptoms. A 2017…
