In this episode of the Demystifying PANS/PANDAS Podcast, join me as I sit down with Dr. Jill Crista to explore the often-overlooked dangers of mold exposure—especially its impact on our children’s brains and immune systems. We also discuss the critical links between mold and PANS/PANDAS and talk about antifungal therapies, detox strategies, and simple yet powerful lifestyle changes that can make a real difference in recovery.
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Dive deep into the hidden dangers of mold toxicity and how it affects brain health, the immune system, and chronic illness! In this episode, Dr. Jill Crista joins me to shed light on how mold exposure can be the missing link behind conditions like PANS/PANDAS. We discuss why diagnosing mold illness can be so challenging, why some people in the same household react differently, and how common environmental toxins—like pesticides and mercury—can weaken the immune system’s ability to fight infections.
We also share science-backed strategies for healing, from proper mold remediation and antifungal treatments to natural detox methods using food-based binders and herbal therapies. This episode is full of insights and actionable steps that could make all the difference in your family’s lives.
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Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor and renowned educator on complex, chronic illnesses, including PANS/PANDAS. She’s the author of the highly acclaimed best-seller, ‘Break The Mold: 5 Tools To Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health.’ Through her physician training program, she’s trained hundreds of doctors, helping them uplevel their skills to become mold literate. She has now turned her efforts to supporting children and teens struggling with PANS/PANDAS. As a mother of children affected by this condition, she has combined the knowledge gained through her clinical and personal experience into an indispensable book titled ‘A Light In The Dark for PANDAS and PANS.’
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Dr. Nancy O’Hara is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. With a deep passion for PANS/PANDAS, she has dedicated her career to educating families and providing effective treatment solutions. Her work helps countless children and parents navigate the complexities of these conditions with clarity and confidence.
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