Methylene Blue and the Root Cause Approach to PANS and PANDAS

 In this episode, Melissa is joined by Sunny Austin, FNP, a nurse practitioner and board certified functional medicine practitioner at Sanctuary Functional Medicine. Together, they discuss the functional medicine approach to PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), two complex conditions that often leave families searching for answers. The conversation explores how root-cause testing can uncover underlying drivers such as infections, toxin exposure, mitochondrial dysfunction, gut imbalances, and immune dysregulation. They also discuss the emerging use of methylene blue in clinical practice and how supporting mitochondrial function and cellular energy production may play a role in neurological and immune recovery. Become a patient at Sanctuary Functional Medicine: https://www.sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/Find a PANS/PANDAS specialist in your area Https://neuroimmune.org/patient-and-family-resources/pandas-pans-doctors/Interested in functional medicine training and business mentorship?Melissa's next informational webinar for Functional Nurse Academy www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registrationTraining for all healthcare professionals and wellness coaches www.christianfma.com