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Kryptopyrroluria – The Elephant In The Room

Kryptopyrroluria – KPU – is a metabolic disorder that is still practically unknown in the UK, despite the fact that Dr. Carl C. Pfeiffer identified it back in the 1970s as being prevalent in the West, and an underlying factor in a vast range of conditions, from ME, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity to thyroid disorders, ADHD, depression and epilepsy. Dr. Pfeiffer found that around 30% of patients labelled schizophrenic were suffering from KPU, and

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April/May 2023 Newsletter

AONM’s April/May Newsletter is available to view HERE The contents in this edition include the following: ► 1. PANDAS on the rise due to the increase in group A strep infections ► 2. Spotlight on Mycotoxins ► 3. May is Lyme Disease Month ► 4. New Mitochondrial Tests ► 5. Upcoming events For a full list of our Upcoming Events please see HERE As always please do feel free to share the newsletter along with any

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PANS/PANDAS: A Simple Overview

Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) are conditions that affect both children and adults, and can cause sudden and dramatic behavioural changes. PANS/PANDAS is unfortunately not yet recognised by all medical professionals but there are many Advocates and Charities working hard to change this.   PANS/PANDAS can cause a range of symptoms, including: These symptoms often appear suddenly and can be severe, leading to significant impairment

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Food Intolerance Testing Made Easy

Food intolerance is becoming increasingly common in the Western world. While there is no definitive data on the prevalence of food intolerance, some studies suggest that it is on the rise. One possible explanation for this increase is that people are consuming more processed and packaged foods, which often contain additives and preservatives that can trigger intolerance symptoms. Additionally, the use of antibiotics and other medications that disrupt the gut microbiome may also play a

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