Streptococcus

Has your child developed tics or twitches since a Strep A infection?

by Lucinda Miller | Jan 8, 2023 | 1 comment

Even though tics and twitches are normally quite common in children, there has been an upsurge of kids with tics and involuntary repetitive movements such as eye blinking, throat clearing, shoulder shrugging or blurting out unusual sounds. And, in some cases, these...

What to do if you suspect you or your child has a Strep A infection

by Lucinda Miller | Dec 4, 2022 | 2 comments

Strep A is a bacterial infection which is usually mild in children but can potentially become very serious. There have been some alarming deaths recently from Strep A infections, so you should be on the lookout for the symptoms. Here’s what you need to know…...

Everything you need to know about Scarlet Fever

by Lucinda Miller | Jul 3, 2022 | 0 comments

You are happily dropping your kids off to school and you hear that “Scarlet fever” is doing the rounds. Your heart sinks, and you feel a little worried, but there is no need to panic. I am going to explain exactly what scarlet fever is, and my top tips on helping you...

Can The Gut Microbiome Affect a Child’s Temperament?

by Lucinda Miller | Mar 20, 2022 | 0 comments

All kids can be moody at times, and childhood meltdowns can be very real and gruelling for everyone. However, some kids find it much easier to regulate their mood than others. And, it’s now thought that the balance of gut bacteria could play a role in extreme...

Liz Earle Wellbeing Podcast – Friday Five Immunopsychiatry

by Lucinda Miller | Feb 6, 2022 | 4 comments

This week, I had a catch-up with Liz Earle or her Friday Five Podcast! Has your child or teen (or even yourself!) developed anxiety, tics, OCD, brain fog, dizziness, fatigue or skewed eating patterns since having a streptococcus infection or Covid? If so, you might...