Notes From the Clinic
Reflections, insights, and gentle guidance drawn from my work with women and children, shared to support you in your own healing journey.
Why Does My Child Rage? What's Happening in Their Body and What to Do Right Now
When a child rages, their nervous system isn't acting out — it's in a state of biological emergency. This guide explains what's happening in your child's body during and after an episode, and the small, practical things you can do right now while you wait to see a specialist.
Could Folate Be the Missing Piece in PANS?
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.
PANS: Is the Immune System Keeping Your Child’s Brain on High Alert?
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.
Methylation, MTHFR and PANS: Why Detox Pathways Matter
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.