Kicking the sugar habit
Many parents have been getting in touch with me this week, concerned about the potentially serious Group A Streptococcal infections that have been widely reported in the media.
Group A Streptococcal Infection – A Guide for Parents
Many parents have been getting in touch with me this week, concerned about the potentially serious Group A Streptococcal infections that have been widely reported in the media.
Case study: Tics, anxiety and OCD
After seven months of following a step-wise, tailored protocol of dietary changes and supplements, David’s symptoms are significantly improved.
Serotonin: the ‘happiness molecule’ that can help banish the winter blues
Have you noticed that your child’s mood, behaviour and sleep deteriorate over the winter months? This week we are talking about serotonin and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Mighty iron: a complex and vital nutrient
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. Childhood and adolescence are times when the body’s demand for iron naturally increases.
One child’s journey back to health
This week we wanted to share with you the wonderful story of one of our young patients, James*, under the care of our brilliant practitioner Kirsty.
Identifying the route cause of aggressive behaviour
Aggression is a distressing and socially isolating behaviour that parents often seek our support in alleviating.
Missed diabetes diagnosis – case study
This week’s newsletter is about how symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in a 9-year-old autistic boy were missed by doctors and only picked up in one of the lab tests our wonderful practitioner Coriander ordered for him.
Tick season and Lyme Disease
Summer weather brings outdoor fun, but it also brings biting insects including ticks which can carry diseases. Lyme is a disease carried by ticks and can cause chronic illness if not caught and treated early enough.
The missing piece in your candida protocol
Candida overgrowth is one of the most common problems we see in the children we work with. Many parents come to us frustrated because they have tried ‘everything’ and yet their child still has issues with this pesky yeast.
Calm their nervous system – first and foremost
All children can get stressed and have the occasional meltdown but research has proven that children with ASD, PANDAS or PANS have poorer recovery from stress and the stress hormone cortisol can stay in their system much longer.
Sunlight is essential for health
As summer approaches, we parents usually worry about the best way to protect our children from the sun so they can enjoy being outside without damaging their skin.
Meet our Practitioners
When I started Brainstorm Health I was determined to help children who I felt were being ‘left behind’ by the medical community. Soon, my practice was thriving, which was wonderful as I was able to work full time on something I truly believed in.
Speech Delay – how diet and supplements can help
Wanting to hear the sound of your child’s first words is an intense need for a parent and any delays in this milestone can cause a lot of anxiety for parents and frustration for the child.
Removing Dairy – A Case Study
This week’s newsletter is inspired by a remarkable testimonial we received last week from a mother who says coming off dairy was key to regaining the health of her lovely boy.
