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.
PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associate...
Every parent has heard the phrase, "It's just a phase." But what if there's something more profound happening beneath the surface of your child's behavioral changes and mental health struggles?
Imagine watching your once-happy, carefree child transform before your eyes. Suddenly, they're struggling with:
These aren't just "bad days" or typical childhood challenges. For 1 in 200 children, these could be signs of a misunderstood medical condition called PANS/PANDAS.
In this video, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, Chief Medical Officer, and Lori DiBartolo, Nurse Practitioner discuss Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS/PANDAS) - the symptoms, treatment options, and how you can help raise awareness of this serious condition.Â
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Imagine this: one day, your child is thriving, full of energy and joy. The next, they’re overcome by sudden, debilitating anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or emotional outbursts. As a parent or caregiver, this kind of abrupt change is nothing short of heartbreaking—and confusing.Â
What if the behaviors you’re seeing aren’t what they seem? For some children, these dramatic shifts may be linked to an immune system reaction, often overlooked or misunderstood. Conditions like P...
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