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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Can Low Iron Make a PANS Flare Worse?
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.
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.
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.
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.