Cutting-Edge Treatments for Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and Lyme Disease Video Series

In this curated package of videos from our 2023 Documenting Hope Conference, you will be exposed to strategies for optimizing health and function in children diagnosed with autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS and Lyme disease. Some of the questions that are answered in this series include:

• What lab tests can be run to help understand what is happening with a child with PANS, Lyme or autism?
• What are some of the most common symptoms seen in borreliosis, bartonella and other Lyme-related infections?
• What are the best ways test for and treat PANS and PANDAS?
• What are the most helpful supplements for PANS/PANDAS and Lyme?
• Why is it important to support the parasympathetic nervous system in all of these conditions?
• What are the benefits of using homeopathy and herbs as treatments for PANS/PANDAS, Lyme and autism?
• What can an individual child’s genetics tell you that will inform a more successful treatment strategy?

Included in this package are the following presentations:

Homeopathy and Natural Approaches for PANS/PANDAS: Jennifer Bahr, ND

Jennifer Bahr highlights successful homeopathic treatments for complex chronic illnesses such as MCAS and PANS/PANDAS. Through individual case studies, she presents how significant improvements in symptoms such as rage, OCD, anxiety, and more were observed with tailored homeopathic remedies. Bahr emphasizes the importance of monitoring symptom changes and allowing the body’s natural healing process to unfold fully for optimal results in managing these conditions.

Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Guide on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis: Nancy O’Hara, MD

Dr. O’Hara discusses how PANS/PANDAS is triggered by neuroinflammation and considers various infections beyond strep, such as mycoplasma and Lyme co-infections. Diagnostic tools such as the Cunningham panel and folate-receptor antibody test, along with herbal and natural remedies, tailored dosages, and immune-modulatory therapies play a crucial role in addressing these conditions. Dr. O’Hara underlines the significance of early detection, personalized care, and broader education within a functional-medicine framework.

Lyme and Coinfectors in Children: Tom Moorcroft, DO

Dr. Moorcroft highlights the challenges of treating Lyme disease due to persistently active organisms despite treatments. Various forms of Lyme disease, like round body and biofilm, make it difficult to address with standard antibiotics, emphasizing the need for longer and multiple antimicrobial treatments. Dr. Moorcroft discusses insights on tick-borne illnesses’ diverse psychiatric symptoms in children with PANS/PANDAS, OCD, anxiety, rage, emotional lability and more.

Bioindividuality and Biomedical Approaches to Children’s Chronic Health Conditions: Anju Usman, MD

Dr. Anju Usman delves into the critical role of glutathione in detoxification and gut health, emphasizing the importance of cysteine in producing essential substances like glutathione and coenzyme A. She highlights the link between genetic factors, environmental triggers and biochemical issues in children with conditions such as autism, stressing the need for individualized testing, targeted treatments for inflammation, detoxification, and mitochondrial support.

The Future is Now: The Use of Genomics for Developing a Personalized Plan for Each Child on the Spectrum: Sharon Hausman Cohen, MD

Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen discusses the vital role of genomics in treating complex medical conditions such as autism, PANDAS, and PANS by identifying specific gene variations and tailoring treatments to individual needs. She presents a case study of Sam, a child diagnosed with autism, who received targeted treatments addressing gene variations affecting brain inflammation, mitochondrial function, and nutrient levels, leading to significant improvements in his development and symptoms.