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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Tics in Children: What Every Parent Should Know | A Naturopathic Perspective

When a child develops tics, it can feel confusing, sudden, and worrying. Beneath the surface, tics are often a sign of a sensitive or overwhelmed nervous system. This gentle guide explores what may be contributing to tics and how supportive, natural care can help the body settle, regulate, and restore balance.

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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.

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