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.
✨ At a Glance
Gentle, evidence-informed articles on children's gut, immune and nervous system health, including PANS/PANDAS, tics, neuroinflammation, anxiety, ADHD, eczema and recurrent infections, alongside women's hormonal health through perimenopause and menopause
Written by Sydney clinical naturopath Ayelet Center, combining current research with practical insights from her clinic room
Explore the articles below for clear explanations, possible contributing factors, testing considerations and gentle, practical support
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The Handwriting Clue: An Early Sign of PANS Most Parents Miss
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.
Why Does My Child Rage? PANS, Brain & Nervous System
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.
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.