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.

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  • Gentle, evidence-informed articles on children's gut health, PANS/PANDAS, perimenopause and women's hormones

  • Written by Sydney naturopath Ayelet — drawing directly from her clinical experience

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From Infection to Tics: Understanding the PANS Timeline

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.

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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.

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Why Does My Child Keep Getting Eczema? A Naturopath’s Gentle Guide to Healing from Within

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.

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Why Is My Child Still Wetting the Bed? A Gentle, Natural Approach to Bedwetting

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.

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The Gut - Brain Axis in Kids: How Tummy Troubles Affect Mood and Behaviour

Is your child struggling with tummy aches, mood swings or emotional outbursts? Discover how the gut–brain axis affects children’s behaviour, focus and resilience — and how gentle naturopathic care can restore balance through herbs, nutrition and homeopathy. A heart-led approach for sensitive little ones.

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Why Does My Child Keep Getting Worms? Gentle Natural Support When Nothing Seems to Help

Worms are a common part of childhood, but when they keep coming back, it can leave families feeling exhausted and unsure where to turn. In this post, I share how I use gentle herbal medicine, homeopathy, and holistic care to support children naturally — not just to ease symptoms, but to strengthen their whole system.

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Why Is My Child Always Hungry – or Never Hungry?

Whether your child is always asking for food or rarely touches their plate, there’s usually more going on beneath the surface. In this post, I explore how gut health, nutrient needs, sensory sensitivities, and emotional cues can all influence appetite — and how gentle, naturopathic care can help bring balance back to the table.

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What Is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a gentle, natural way to support your child’s health — physically, emotionally, and energetically. In this post, I’ll explain what homeopathy is, how it works, and how I use it in clinic to help children with sleep, skin, digestion, anxiety and more — always with care, curiosity, and the whole child in mind.

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What Is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal medicine offers gentle, natural support for children's health — from better sleep and stronger immunity to calmer tummies and moods. In this post, I’ll guide you through how I use plant-based medicine in clinic, with real-life stories, practical examples, and simple ways to start at home.

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How to Naturally Support Your Child’s Focus & Attention Without Overwhelm

If your child struggles to sit still, concentrate, or follow through on tasks, you’re not alone — and it’s not always about discipline or screens. This blog explores gentle, natural ways to support focus and attention using herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, and rhythms that calm the nervous system, without adding stress to your day.

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Why Is My Child Always Sick in Winter? What Can I Do About It Naturally?

Is your child always sick during winter? If you're navigating endless sniffles, coughs, or colds, you're not alone. In this gentle guide, I share how herbal medicine, homeopathy, and simple naturopathic strategies can support your child’s immune system naturally – so they can thrive through the colder months.

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