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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Tired All the Time? Understanding Perimenopause Fatigue

Feeling constantly tired in your 40s? Perimenopause fatigue is more than just a lack of sleep — it’s a sign your body is calling for deeper support. In this blog, we explore the real reasons behind low energy during perimenopause, from hormonal shifts and blood sugar dips to emotional load and nutrient depletion. Learn how a naturopathic approach can help you restore energy gently, with practical tips, case stories, and rhythms that bring you back to yourself.

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Healthy Ageing Naturally: How to Support Your Body Through the Years

Ageing is a natural process, but how you feel as you age is deeply influenced by the care you give yourself along the way. In this post, we explore the key foundations of healthy ageing, including energy, bone strength, hormones, inflammation, and brain health, and how naturopathic care can support you to feel strong, clear, and well through the years.

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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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