Tics Under Pressure
In this episode, Toni Chambers, Clinical Nutritionist with ReMed, interviews Enza Spagnolo, mother of Nathan, about her journey navigating her son’s health challenges. They discuss Nathan’s emotional regulation, speech delay, and twitches, as well as the pivotal role Senior ReMed naturopath, Anna McWilliams, and DNA testing played in uncovering and addressing Nathan’s nutritional deficiencies. Enza shares her son’s remarkable transformation and how personalised care has improved his overall health and well-being.
Covered in This Episode
1:20 Why Enza Sought Naturopathic Care
Enza's belief that sleep deprivation and nutrient deficiencies were affecting her son's health.
4:48 Finding ReMed and Starting DNA Testing
Discovering ReMed through a Facebook ad and a 160-page DNA test report revealing deficiencies and methylation blockages.
6:30 Early Treatment and Rapid Improvement
Key nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins were introduced - Nathan's twitches resolved within a month of starting supplements.
8:22 Dietary and Lifestyle Changes
How supplements helped expand his diet and overcome food aversions and a discussion on heavy metals and gut health as part of the ongoing care plan.
17:20 Emotional Support and Flower Essences
Enza shares the benefits of flower essence therapy for emotional resilience.
19:00 Challenges with Blood Testing
The difficulties faced convincing doctors to approve blood tests for Nathan. Testing revealed high allergy markers, leading to adjustments in care.
19:55 Current Focus and Future Steps
Working on Nathan's gut health and fine-tuning his supplement regimen.
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Naturopath, Anna MacWilliams is passionate about improving the health of children – with two boys of her own, she understands firsthand the juggles of a parent and applies naturopathic treatment in a practical and supportive way.
Having trained under the guidance of leading paediatric naturopath Keonie Moore, Anna is experienced in working with complex neurodevelopmental cases such as PANS/PANDAS, Autism and ADHD. Cutting edge treatments include nutrigenomics (DNA) testing and gut microbiome treatment is often used for such cases, and Anna finds it incredibly rewarding to see children making gains and having lasting benefits beyond their appointments.
