I’ll never forget the day I met a nine-year-old boy with autism who was in constant distress: He rubbed his eye until it bled, desperate for relief.He woke soaked through the night, unable to control his bladder.He slept for barely two hours at a time, leaving him exhausted and irritable. A routine urine organic acid…
When Socks Feel Like Sandpaper: Reversing Sensory Overwhelm
When a child reacts intensely to everyday sensations, like the seams on a sock or the hum of a light, it is not simply “picky” behaviour. These reactions often stem from an overwhelmed and inflamed nervous system. What’s particularly striking is that these sensory symptoms can fluctuate — one day a child might tolerate their…
Rebuilding the Microbiome: Where to Start and What Actually Works
Nearly every child we test has a gut microbiome that’s barely functional. Lactobacillus? Gone.Bifidobacteria? Gone.Inflammation? High.Pathogens? Thriving.Resilience? Non-existent. The good news? You can rebuild it. But you have to start at the beginning – and that doesn’t mean throwing probiotics at the problem. Step One: Fix the Environment You can’t grow a healthy garden in…
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…
The Vitamin D Trap: What Blood Tests Don’t Tell You
Have you ever wondered why your child reacts so strongly to certain foods, environmental triggers, or even absolutely nothing at all? Did you know that mast cells, the immune cells responsible for allergic reactions, can spontaneously release histamine without an allergen, infection, or any clear trigger? And what if that was happening because their vitamin…
New Long Covid Study: What it Means for PANDAS & PANS
A recent study has given us an intriguing new lead in understanding Long COVID and its effects on the cholinergic system – the network that governs brain function, muscle movement, and immune responses. Think of the cholinergic system as a phone line between the brain and body. When SARS-CoV-2 binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, it’s…
The Missing Piece in Understanding PANDAS and PANS?
What If Everything We Thought About PANDAS Was Wrong? For years, scientists have debated how infections can trigger autoimmune diseases and neuroimmune disorders. The most widely accepted theory has been molecular mimicry, the idea that certain bacteria and viruses resemble human cells so closely that the immune system gets confused and attacks the wrong target.…
Should You Stop Supplements?
If your child has PANDAS or PANS, you are probably familiar with long-term or prophylactic antibiotics. They can be an essential part of managing symptoms and preventing recurring infections. But here is the problem. Antibiotics do not just target the bad bacteria. They also wreak havoc on gut health, disrupt the immune system, and deplete…
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…
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