The Neurodivergent Clinic

08/05/2025

Sometimes life tells you to slow down.

I sit in clinic and preach to my clients the importance of taking care of yourselves, live slower, and reduce the stress in your lives?

Recently I have realised I have to take that advice myself.

Therefore I'm taking a break.

I will still be seeing existing clients for follow-ups, as I will honour our therapeutic relationships.

I will not be accepting new clients until the break is over and I am ready to return to the full swing of things.

24/04/2025

The gut-brain connection is stronger than you think!

Could leaky gut cause cognitive symptoms?

It does!

Very much so, and in our neurodivergent community, the impact can mean the difference between coping with everyday life, and needing support to do even the simplest tasks.
Couple it with poor methylation, and you may even struggle with neurological development stages as a child, or make menopause so much harder for a woman.

Find out the facts in our latest blog post.

Link in Bio

07/03/2025

This warning may be interesting for some of my clients whom are prescribed this drug.
Always stay up to date with the Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA and their advice on both medications and supplements.

⚠️Potential risk of learning, communication and behaviour problems in children born to men taking valproate⚠️

Sodium valproate belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is used to treat epilepsy and mania. In Australia, sodium valproate is sold as Epilim and is also available as 5 generic brands. We will call this medicine valproate in this safety alert.

It is well known that valproate can cause malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders in babies born to women taking valproate before and during pregnancy.

A recent European study has now suggested that there may also be an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children where the man involved in the conception has been taking valproate in the 3 months before the pregnancy happened.

There is no proof that valproate causes these problems in a child who was conceived when the man was taking the medicine, and there have been no reports of this happening in Australia.

But to be safe, the company that makes Epilim has added new warnings about this possible risk to their Product Information and Consumer Medicine Information. The companies that supply the other brands of valproate in Australia will also be adding these warnings to their products.

Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/valproate-safety-alert

01/02/2025

Did you know Naturopaths are at the top of the World Health Organisation’s list of Health Care Workers?

We’re an important part of ensuring the long term health improvements of the global population.

29/01/2025

If you buy a therapeutic product in Australia, ALWAYS look for a number starting w L-###XX or R-###XX
These will show that the product is either listed or registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA

Australians who use tanning products containing ‘melanotan’ are at risk of serious health problems.

These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and sold online.

Melanotans are synthetic peptides that increase melanin production in the skin to give it a tanned appearance. They are often listed on the label as Melanotan I or Melanotan II.

Promoters of these tanning products often claim they are safe and natural. They are far from safe. It is well known that melanotan can cause serious side effects and should only be used under medical supervision.

While the most common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and facial redness, the most concerning one is the risk of serious skin cancers. With melanotan-II, there have been reports of increased moles and freckles, kidney dysfunction and swelling of the brain.

Melanotan is not approved for sale or use as a tanning agent in Australia. These tanning agents haven’t been assessed for their quality or safety.

If you have recently used unapproved tanning products containing melanotan, you should stop and speak to a health professional.

Read more: https://www.tga.gov.au/news/blog/dont-risk-using-tanning-products-containing-melanotan

28/08/2024

Idag är dag 2 av 10 i "mitt liv är bra”!
Tackade ja, blev inbjuden av Veronica Abolins
Jag ska lägga upp foton som ger mej glädje, (ingen förklaring) för vi behöver alla glädje just nu.
10 dagar, 10 bilder, 10 nya personer.
Om jag väljer Dig, snälla fortsätt göra det. Idag väljer jag Janett Engblom

28/08/2024

Idag är dag 1 av 10 i "mitt liv är bra”!
Tackade ja, blev inbjuden av Veronica Abolins
Jag ska lägga upp foton som ger mej glädje, (ingen förklaring) för vi behöver alla glädje just nu.
10 dagar, 10 bilder, 10 nya personer.
Om jag väljer Dig, snälla fortsätt göra det. Idag väljer jag Veronica Mitty

08/08/2024

Super excited to share the link to a practitioner podcast where I was interviewed about ADHD, and how I treat it in my clinic.
It’s a bit technical at times as I had free reins to completely nerd out, but it’s a great listen for anyone interested in learning about the biochemistry of ADHD.
I also discuss how I treat my clients, and why not all supplements are for everyone…

See my bio for link!

07/08/2024

If anyone feels like listening to me rambling on about the biochemistry and consequent natural support of ADHD, you’re in luck;

‎Show The MediHerb Podcast, Ep Caroline Kennedy - ADHD: Exploring Naturopathic Approaches for Holistic Support - 4 Aug 2024