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How Strep Affects the Brain [Understanding PANDAS]
If you’re a parent, chances are high you’re familiar with strep infections. Strep bacteria enter the nasopharynx (throat and nose area) and cause a bacterial infection. This usually manifests in symptoms like sore throat or sinusitis. Unfortunately, a sore throat isn’t the only complication that…
My Child’s Doctor Thinks PANDAS Syndrome is a Hoax: Is It?
PANDAS syndrome (and the related PANS) is a controversial diagnosis for a few reasons: It's a fairly new condition It can only be clinically diagnosed (lab tests cannot definitively confirm a diagnosis) Symptoms can change rapidly or appear and disappear A 2018 article published in The Journal of…
PANDAS Syndrome: Understand & Support Through Rage Attacks
Caring for a child with Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) or Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) comes with many challenges. Rage attacks are a common behavior for children with PANDAS. They may be triggered by many…
Lyme Disease & PANS: What’s the Connection?
After a fun family hike in the woods, every parent checks for the big 3 — sunburn, poison ivy, and ticks. Plucking ticks from skin once arriving home from a hike isn’t such a big deal. However, should ticks be attached to the skin for a longer period of time before being removed, they can leave…
UBI with Ozone: What It Is & Who Might Need It
Despite promising outlooks and a long history of success, both ozone therapy and ultraviolet blood irradiation (UBI) therapy are often overlooked. In the face of modern drug-focused medical treatments, these therapies have been all-but forgotten. We’re hoping to change that. The reality is that…
Natural Alternatives to Adderall: What Are They and Do They Work?
Adderall is a household name in the United States for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. The drug became well-known for enhancing focus and concentration. It’s commonplace on college campuses, even without a prescription or diagnosis. But this drug has a dark…
ADHD & Anxiety: Similarities, Differences & Treatments
Although different disorders, ADHD and general anxiety disorder (GAD) often come as a package deal. About half of adults with ADHD will also struggle with comorbid (coexisting) anxiety. Think of them like the Olsen twins back in the 90s, only way less cute, and (unfortunately) they don’t just…
Dyslexia Symptoms: What To Look For & Treatment Options
Like other special needs, getting a dyslexia diagnosis is the first step toward getting your child the help they need to cope with dyslexia, which can help them stay on track with their peers and succeed academically and in the workplace. It’s important to identify dyslexia symptoms early. It can…
How long does Adderall stay in your system? + Alternatives
What is Adderall? Adderall® is the brand name of a drug that’s a mixture of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It’s primarily used to treat the symptoms of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and sometimes for narcolepsy. Many patients wonder: how long does Adderall stay in your……
Phonological Awareness: Definition & Development
Many children struggle when learning to read. It can be challenging to understand how letters come together to form words and words form sentences. Struggling readers often have trouble with phonological awareness, which is a good predictor of how easy it will be to start reading. Learning to read…
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