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PANS & Toxic Mold – A Hidden Link
What happened to my child is a question I’ve heard multiple times. Years ago, it was a question I asked myself amidst many tears. As I’ve sought to connect the dots and help mothers think back to when their child changed, toxic mold exposure has come up, time and time again. “We moved into a…
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PANS/PANDAS: The Hand Grenade in the Middle of Your Dining Room Table
“She can’t brush her teeth anymore or get out of bed without help.”“He has seizures upon waking, had to quit school, and is terrified of his own thoughts.”“I can’t do this anymore. My child wants to die, and each night, he prays for God to kill him.”“Our child’s life has been replaced by rituals. Nothing…
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If your child has PANS/PANDAS, Lyme Disease, or Mold Toxicity you could be accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
An article published today highlights the story of another mother in the state of FL who lost custody of her child with PANS & Lyme Disease after being accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. After reading the news article, I felt the need to write a few thoughts for parents, caregivers, and those with misunderstood…
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Grace and Passion – Random Sunday Thoughts
With our words and actions, we can either contribute to or diminish the unrest, hate, and strife in the world. As someone who is deeply passionate and dedicated to sharing information on challenging topics and helping people through difficult situations, it can be hard to maintain balance at times. There are moments when I wish…
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Benadryl, Choline & The Brain – Food For Thought
If you or someone you care for has an inflammatory or autoimmune condition that involves/affects the brain, this post is for you. Today, I want to share a few “mom insights” and quick snippets about Benadryl, Choline, and Acetylcholine. Aside from being an antihistamine, Benadryl is also an anticholinergic drug. Anticholinergics block acetylcholine and disrupt…
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PANS/PANDAS Thoughts
“The family stress is through the roof with this syndrome (PANS/PANDAS) — by some measures (it is) higher than kids who’ve been diagnosed with leukemia.”Susan Swedo, MD I feel Dr. Swedo’s quote so deeply. The stress is traumatic and destabilizing, to say the least. Families who have children with inflammatory brain conditions and neuroimmune conditions…
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Mold Illness, AE/PANS/PANDAS Thoughts
The journey through Mold IlIness and conditions like PANS, a type of Autoimmune Encephalitis isn’t easy.We’re all struggling through unspoken battles, some of us more than others. Every once in a while, I hear someone say how strong I am. When people admire my strength, I have to remind them that I’m just as fragile…
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Mamas, our kids need time to grieve too.
When our kids are cranky, sad or looking like they didn’t sleep well, our mama heart wants to help fix the problem. Almost without thinking, our love for our child pushes us into detective/doctor mode. “Of course, you’re not feeling good, honey.Did you drink enough water today? Have you had your minerals? You’re eating too…
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Autoimmune Encephalitis Can be Misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder and/or Schizophrenia
If you have a child (young or old) who has been put on antipsychotic medication or institutionalized due to OCD, paranoia, extreme memory loss, excessive feelings of guilt or despair, confusion, seizures, etc., please consider that your child’s symptoms could be related to an injury, exposure, infection or even an undiagnosed cancer. Mental Illness is…
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Toxicant Exposure Symptoms in Babies & Toddlers
I was sharing with a mom of a toddler recently and was discussing some of my own observations with little ones when it comes to toxicant exposures. I thought I’d share the information here as well. In this post, I’ll share some of the main symptoms in babies and toddlers I’ve documented over the years,…
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Myofascial Release & CFT for PANS, Autism & Mold Illness
Have you heard of Myofascial Release & CFT for PANS, Mold Illness, and Autism? If you haven’t, then follow along. Myofascial release and CFT (Craniosacral Fascial Therapy) are two therapeutic techniques with great potential to provide benefits to children and adults with PANS and autism. These treatment modalities are also very supportive for anyone who…
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Toxic Mold Exposure Can Cause Rage & Neurological Symptoms
Yes, it’s true, mold exposure can cause rage and a host of other awful symptoms. Exposure to mycotoxins, which are toxic substances (secondary metabolites) produced by certain types of mold, can have serious health effects. One of the most disturbing of these effects is the potential to cause rage, as well as other forms of…
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