PANS/PANDAS: What Every Parent Needs to Know About These Misunderstood Autoimmune Brain Disorders

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...

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Beyond Mental Health: When Your Psychiatric Symptoms May Actually Be Lyme Disease

Every healthcare provider has encountered patients whose symptoms don't quite fit standard diagnoses. Every patient with treatment-resistant mental health issues has wondered: "What if there's something else going on?" For many, that missing piece might be hidden in plain sight.

Lyme Disease & Mental Health: The Invisible Invader

Imagine spending years in therapy, trying medication after medication, yet still struggling with:

  • Debilitating anxiety that seems to come from nowhere
  • Depression that doesn't respond to traditional treatments
  • Mood swings that feel completely beyond your control
  • Brain fog that medication only partially addresses
  • Even psychosis that appears disconnected from your life experiences

These aren't just mental ...

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