A Day in the Life of a PANDA
Here are a few things I have learned: The conventional approach of PANDAS seems simple. IVIG to get rid of the autoimmune response, antibiotics to kill the strep, sometimes antidepressants or SSRI's. But NOTHING to reduce brain inflammation (other than ibuprofen which simply tackles symptoms not the underlying cause). Nothing to address gut health, which is severely impacted due to microglial activation and cytokines gone haywire. Nothing to support the regeneration of neurons that have been damaged by the "fight" against the basal ganglia. Addressing each of these underlying causes is PIVOTAL in healing from PANS/PANDAS.
Does Your Food Make You Angry?
I had been reading and researching like crazy how gluten affects your thyroid because the gluten protein is almost identical molecularly to the thyroid hormone, and so your body begins attacking your own thyroid which can lead to thyroid disorders, etc. I decided after having such a negative response to gluten upon reintroducing it, that we would just cut it out altogether.
Picky Eaters with Food Allergies? Try This Recipe!
As a mom of 2 children with various food allergies, finding delicious and nutritious recipes that everyone can enjoy can feel downright impossible.. And when I do finally find something that meets all the requirements (no eggs, dairy, soy, or corn), then they seem to hate it.