The Smartest Doctor in the Room

Ep. 190 - Your Child Changed Overnight? It Might Be PANDAS – Dr. Jill Crista Explains


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What if your child’s sudden anxiety, OCD, or tics weren’t behavioral—but biological? In this eye-opening episode, we welcome back Dr. Jill Crista, a leading expert in naturopathic medicine and mold-related illness, to explore a lesser-known but critically important condition: PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and its broader counterpart, PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome).

What if a simple strep throat infection could lead to sudden-onset OCD, anxiety, tics, or even psychosis in children? Dr. Crista breaks down the groundbreaking science behind how infections—and even environmental toxins like mold and glyphosate—can trigger autoimmune attacks on the brain, mimicking psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Crista shares her "Core Four" treatment framework and critical cautions (like which "brain-boosting" herbs can actually flare symptoms). Whether you're a parent, clinician, or someone struggling with unexplained neuropsychiatric symptoms, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the body-mind connection in mental health.

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