When a child develops sudden tics, anxiety or obsessive behaviours, it can feel frightening and confusing. Often, the behaviour is only part of the story. This article explores the PANS timeline, from infection to immune activation to nervous system overwhelm, and explains why understanding the sequence of events is key to supporting your child’s recovery gently and effectively.

When a flare digs in deeper and stays, it is natural to ask what else is going on underneath. A 2021 Stanford study found low iron stores in about 1 in 4 children with PANS, and most of those readings appeared during a flare. Here is what that may mean.

A sudden change in your child's handwriting can be an early sign of PANS. A Sydney paediatric naturopath explains what to look for and what to do next.

Is your child sick every winter with colds, coughs, and ear infections? A Sydney children's naturopath explains why some kids are more vulnerable and how nutrition, herbal medicine, and homeopathy can help break the cycle.

If your child is struggling with focus, mood, or sleep, low iron may be a missing piece - even if their blood test came back normal. Here is what the standard test does not always show, and why it matters for your child's brain.

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Rage episodes in children with PANS are a biological event, not bad behaviour. A Sydney PANS naturopath explains what happens in the brain and how to help.

A 2024 study found folate receptor antibodies in 63.8% of children with PANS or PANDAS - meaning their brains may be unable to access folate even when blood levels look normal. This article explores what cerebral folate deficiency is, how it connects to symptoms like tics, OCD and anxiety, and what the current evidence says about folinic acid and leucovorin as interventions.

When a child develops tics, it can feel confusing, sudden, and worrying. Beneath the surface, tics are often a sign of a sensitive or overwhelmed nervous system. This gentle guide explores what may be contributing to tics and how supportive, natural care can help the body settle, regulate, and restore balance.

Many women in their 40s and parents of sensitive children are told their symptoms are “normal” or unexplained. This article explores how a root cause, systems based naturopathic approach can support perimenopause, anxiety, sleep disruption, gut health, and children’s nervous system concerns. If you are looking for clarity beyond surface level symptom relief, this will help you understand where to begin.

Long before the sudden anxiety or tics, there were often quieter signs - allergies, snoring, or chronic congestion. Discover how these "mild" immune struggles can set the stage for PANS and why calming the immune system is the missing link to helping your child’s brain recover.

When OCD appears suddenly in a young child, it can feel frightening and confusing for parents. Reassurance seeking, repetitive phrases, and intense fears often signal a nervous system stuck in threat mode rather than a behavioural problem. This article explores anxiety, the nervous system, and when it may be appropriate to consider PANS, offering gentle guidance for families navigating sudden-onset OCD.

Discover how methylation, MTHFR and folate receptor antibodies influence brain inflammation in children with PANS. Learn from a PANS-informed naturopath how gentle detox and nutritional support can calm the nervous system and restore balance.

A sudden shift into anxiety or compulsions is not just a phase. It may be PANS. Here is what parents need to know and how naturopathic support can help children feel calm again.

If your child has changed overnight or reacts more at home, mould may be contributing to symptoms like anxiety, tics and sleep problems. This article explains the hidden link between mould exposure and conditions like PANS and PANDAS, plus what to do next.

Hidden inflammation can affect children’s mood, attention and behaviour. Learn how naturopathic care calms the brain, gut and immune system naturally.

Is your child’s eczema flaring up again, no matter what cream or diet you try? Eczema is more than a skin condition - it’s a sign the body is asking for balance. In this gentle guide, Naturopath Ayelet shares how natural support for gut health, immunity, and the nervous system can help calm inflammation from within. Learn how herbal medicine, soothing daily rhythms, and small, practical changes can bring comfort to your child’s skin and restore peace to your home.

Whether your child has never been dry at night or has recently started wetting the bed again, bedwetting can leave families feeling worried, confused, and exhausted. In this blog, I explore a gentle, naturopathic approach to uncovering the root cause, from nervous system immaturity and gut imbalances to regressions linked with PANS or mould exposure. If you’ve tried everything and the bed is still wet, this is a supportive place to begin.

Feeling constantly tired in your 40s? Perimenopause fatigue is more than just a lack of sleep — it’s a sign your body is calling for deeper support. In this blog, we explore the real reasons behind low energy during perimenopause, from hormonal shifts and blood sugar dips to emotional load and nutrient depletion. Learn how a naturopathic approach can help you restore energy gently, with practical tips, case stories, and rhythms that bring you back to yourself.

Ageing is a natural process, but how you feel as you age is deeply influenced by the care you give yourself along the way. In this post, we explore the key foundations of healthy ageing, including energy, bone strength, hormones, inflammation, and brain health, and how naturopathic care can support you to feel strong, clear, and well through the years.