I want to share a personal story that might resonate with many of you. My daughter developed PANDAS symptoms after contracting scarlet fever, and our journey to help her has been both challenging and enlightening.  Like many of you, we turned to both medical and natural solutions to help our child and one of the things we tried to control inflammation was fish oil supplements. What we found was the opposite of what we were looking for—her symptoms increased significantly. Since starting Brainstorm Health over 10 years ago, I have seen the same thing happen with many children, and it took some digging to find out why.

Stella Chadwick, BSc (Hons) mBANT CNHC

Founder, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Registered Nutritional Therapist

Quick Read Summary

🐟 Fish Oil Complexity: While fish oil is commonly recommended for inflammation, it can sometimes worsen symptoms in children on the autism spectrum, and those with PANDAS and PANS, due to high histamine content and the intricate inflammation process.

🧩 Inflammation Puzzle: Inflammation is like a complex security system. NFkB acts as an alarm, and NLRP3 is the special response team. Together, they can block beneficial SPMs, keeping the body in a constant state of high alert.

🌡️ Histamine Sensitivity: High histamine levels can severely worsen symptoms. Some kids react negatively to the histamine in fish oils, making their symptoms worse.

💊 SPM Supplements: SPM-enriched fish oil supplements provide a low-histamine, powerful anti-inflammatory alternative to traditional fish oils.

🌱 Comprehensive Strategy: A holistic approach, including rebuilding the microbiome, replenishing micronutrients, eliminating infections, and making dietary and lifestyle adjustments, is essential for managing chronic inflammation.

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We are a unique clinic in that many of our practitioners have a child with special needs, and they all have different passions and expertise. Please head to our website to meet Stella, Coriander, Jo, Sarah, Haley, Mémé, Aira, and Emma and get in touch if you'd like to know how to work with us.

SP Supreme 

We have seen good results with our patients using SPM Supreme™ 🌟 This supplement is a powerful combination of three highly potent “specialised pro-resolving mediators” designed to support the body’s natural ability to respond to physical challenges and “resolve” the initial steps in the inflammatory process. 💪✨

Why We Recommend SPM Supreme™:

💊 Supports Healthy Inflammatory Response: Helps manage maintain a balanced inflammatory response, crucial for kids with neuroinflammation who often experience chronic discomfort.

🩹 Promotes Tissue Repair & Wound Healing: Enhances the body's ability to repair tissue and heal wounds effectively, supporting brain health and recovery.

🧘‍♂️ Calms Immune System Activity: Regulates immune system activity without suppressing a healthy immune response, which is vital for children with neuroinflammation to avoid further immune-related complications.

🚫💊 Minimises Side Effects: Potentially lacks the side effects often associated with common anti-inflammatory drugs, making it a safer choice for children with sensitive systems.