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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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.
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.
Sudden-Onset OCD in Young Children: When to Consider Anxiety, PANS, and the Nervous System
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.
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.
Anxiety and OCD Behaviours in Kids: Could It Be PANS?
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.
Could Mould Be Affecting My Child? Insights from a Naturopath for PANS
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.
When Your Child Changes Overnight: A Gentle Naturopathic Approach to PANS in Children
When a child suddenly changes - with tics, anxiety, OCD behaviours or regression -it’s not just a phase. This blog gently explores PANS and how naturopathy can support healing through gut work, nervous system care, herbs and homeopathy.