When a child suddenly develops obsessive behaviors, tics, regression in handwriting, or extreme anxiety, most parents and doctors look for psychological explanations. But what if these dramatic behavioral changes are actually caused by an immune system attacking the brain?

In a groundbreaking interview with The Holistic Kids' Show, our Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer had the opportunity to explain PANS/PANDAS - conditions that remain widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed despite affecting 1 in 200 children.

What Are PANS and PANDAS? Understanding the Autoimmune Connection to Brain Health

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associate...

Watch our video: Amber Ratcliffe and Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer discuss Child & Adolescent Anxiety and how Functional Medicine can help your child recover from the inside out and get them back to feeling their best.

Is your child irritable, quick to anger, or have frequent emotional outbursts? Do they avoid age appropriate activities? Do they have trouble sleeping? Have frequent stomach or head aches? Do they bite their nails? Do they trend towards perfectionism, excessive planning, or negative self-talk? 

If so, they might be suffering from anxiety...

If you think your child or teen is suffering from anxiety or depression, you aren’t alone. At least one in five children report experiencing anxiety. Studies confirm what you can tell just by t...