Unpacking PANS/PANDAS Part 2: The Functional Medicine Approach

Explore all the products mentioned in this episode—support for detox, immune balance, and functional healing—right here: https://get2theroot.myshopify.com/collections/podcast-episode-2-products----Dr. Paula Kruppstadt explains how functional medicine addresses root causes like infections, mold, and genetics to help children heal from PANS/PANDAS.----In part two of this PANS/PANDAS series, Dr. Paula Kruppstadt compares the conventional and functional medicine approaches to treatment. Dr. K explains how traditional care often relies on steroids, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories, while functional medicine digs deeper—looking at mold exposure, nutrition, genetics, and environmental triggers. The discussion covers practical strategies like avoiding glutamate in supplements, supporting neurotransmitters with amino acids, genetic testing for immune and detox pathways, and the crucial role of diet in lowering inflammation. This episode highlights how combining conventional tools with root-cause functional care creates a more complete roadmap for healing. Treatment for PANS and PANDAS often looks very different depending on the approach. In part two of this series, Dr. Paula Kruppstadt contrasts conventional medicine’s reliance on steroids, antibiotics, and psychiatric medications with the functional medicine approach of addressing root causes like mold, infections, and nutritional imbalances. She explains how lifestyle, genetics, and environment play a role in healing, and why creating the right foundation is just as important as using medications when necessary. This episode offers families a broader perspective on treatment and recovery.----Dr. Paula Kruppstadt, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine. As the founder of Hope for Healing, she has dedicated her career to helping children and adults uncover the root causes of complex health challenges. One of the few pediatricians worldwide to hold IFMCP certification, Dr. Kruppstadt is also an expert in PANS/PANDAS and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the state’s Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council, where she advises on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education for these conditions.----Website: ⁠https://get2theroot.com/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/get2theroot.co⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/get2theroot.co/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/get2theroot-co⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW3cTdaOinactGlRUcSn0g⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/