Family got hit with PANDAS and Lyme

Family got hit with PANDAS and Lyme: Summary

In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue interviews Michelle, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and co-owner of the Well Center in Armonk, New York. Michelle shares her family’s struggle with Lyme disease, colitis, and particularly, her son’s diagnosis of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). She describes the challenges they faced over the years and how they eventually turned to integrative and functional medical approaches to manage and significantly improve her family’s health issues.

Michelle emphasizes the importance of both traditional and functional medicine in treating conditions like PANDAS, highlighting the use of antibiotics alongside natural methods such as diet changes, targeted lab testing, and holistic healing practices. She shares success stories from her practice, including clients who saw significant improvements after addressing underlying issues like mold exposure, Lyme disease, heavy metal toxicity, and gut health.

Michelle’s journey led her to create the Well Center and offer a new program, ‘Thriving Together,’ aimed at supporting parents dealing with similar health challenges in their children. The podcast underscores the importance of early intervention, being proactive in health management, and the value of a supportive community for families navigating complex health issues.