The Harley Row Clinic Blog

The path from the initial wondering, through assessment, to reaching a point of diagnosis can be a validating, and an emotional experience. Often, we work through waves of reflection, relief, doubt and sometimes frustration as the signpost to our history of differences takes shape. Whatever your journey to this point, the team here at the Harley Row Clinic believe that neurodivergence, and all of the amazing vibrancy and individual presentations it represents, is an essential aspect of our neuro

Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, and now you’re scouring the internet trying to find reasons and things you can do to ‘cure’ your child. It’s overwhelming, and it’s possible you are full of guilt. What did you do as a parent to cause this?‍The answer is – nothing. There is no one to fault here. And I want to make it clear from the very start that this blog is not saying that nutrition is the cause either. Whatever you are feeding your child doesn’t ‘give’ them ADHD.

After the rather inclement weather that has been a large part of this summer, it is hard to believe that it is now time to turn our thoughts to getting ready for September and the return to, or start, of school.‍The new academic year can fill children and parents with dread in a typical household. In a neurodivergent world, this can feel like an immense and daunting undertaking. The team here at Dr Jeczmien’s Practice have a wealth of clinical and lived experience of these challenges.

The human microbiome is an incredibly complex and significant component of one’s health. Understanding its role in our health and contribution to overall wellbeing is integral to holistic approaches to treatment. Interest in this area has grown significantly in recent years, consequently changing the therapeutic landscape and the way in which practitioners address health concerns. Therefore, it seems fitting to delve into this topic to explain why indeed the human microbiome is

COVID-19, ADHD and feeling out of balance. Coronavirus has undoubtedly created a lot of uncertainty and instability this year since its outbreak, particularly when it comes to balancing a work and life schedule

In recent years and throughout my practice, I continuously hear my patients ask me about holistic approaches to health and particularly to mental health. It seems that, unsurprisingly as the term and general interest in this practice has only recently resurfaced, most individuals are unclear about what a holistic approach to mental health treatments means and how it can benefit them.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder which can result in many afflictions to all areas of life if left undiagnosed. Life with Adult ADHD if left unmanaged may often seem chaotic, uncontrolled and turbulent. Although the exact cause is not yet fully understood, a combination of certain factors can indeed contribute. These factors include:

The Coronavirus pandemic has swept across the globe at an alarming rate, bringing with it mass panic and uncertainty for much of the population. The escalation of which, alongside constant changes in the situation and saturated news coverage, is quite enough to create significant levels of anxiety in most people. However, there are many people already affected by conditions such as anxiety and depression, who might be concerned with how the situatio

In the last 10-15 years we have become increasingly aware of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition where we recognise symptoms such as difficulties in attention or focus, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Naturally, these symptoms tend to be noticed at an early age but they become more evident when a child’s circumstances change such as starting school. Therefore, most of the cases are diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 years old.