Wellness Center for Integrative Pediatrics

How One Little Bug Bite Can Change Your Life Cathy, a young, healthy, and active adolescent, had an array of chronic symptoms for about 6 months: fatigue and shortness of breath, memory issues and concentration problems, headaches, light sensitivity, joint pain, cough, appetite swings, gas & bloating due to certain foods, red eyes, blurred vision, excessive sweating or night sweats and mood swings. About this time, she also began experiencing vibratory sensations which gra...dually became constant. She described these as a continuous internal vibration (like a bee buzzing). It started in her arms, moved to her legs, and eventually her entire body. It was so severe that she was unable to sleep due to the continuous vibrations. Cathy’s parents took her to over 10 doctors. She had blood work, cat scans, spinal taps, EKG’s, EEG’s, and an upper and lower endoscopy. No one was able to find the root cause of the problem. She was evaluated by a neurologist who initially suspected possible demyelinating disease (Multiple Sclerosis) and recommended an MRI which turned out to be negative. Finally, another doctor did more tests and took the time to see what the other doctors had missed. Cathy was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This doctor put her on 30 days of antibiotics and said she would be back to normal. Unfortunately, when the 30 days of antibiotics were over, she started to nose dive again. Cathy came to us with all the symptoms of late-stage Lyme disease. Through various in-depth testing, we discovered she had two common co-infections of Lyme disease, Bartonellosis and Babesiosis. Through comprehensive testing, we found she suffered from immune dysfunction, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, various nutritional and enzyme deficiencies, toxicities (heavy metals, mold), and endocrine abnormalities. Over the course of 2 yrs we established an individualized protocol with the aim of addressing infection, lowering inflammation, and restoring immune balance. Today Cathy lives as a young and vibrant teenager once again. #lymedisease #Lyme #mosquito #ticks #bartonella

What is PANS/PANDAS? https://donnaruizmd.com/what-is-pans-pandas #PANS #PANDAS #pediatrics #Streptococcus #moldtoxicity #lymedisease #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #bartonella #holistichealth

PANS/PANDAS: Finding the Underlying Cause of Sudden Behavior Changes in Children Nine year old Erica, always an A-student who rarely got into trouble, was now having difficulty focusing and paying attention. Being a sensitive child, she displayed problems with social interaction and sensory issues related to texture. In January 2015, Erica’s behavior suddenly turned ugly, and she became a rebel in school. She tormented a boy to the point of physical violence. Rocking & shaki...ng her hands became more dramatic, and her rage attacks became more frequent and scary. Going to restaurants almost always set her off, while previously she had no problems. The school principal recommended switching her to a charter school which might better fit her needs. Erica’s mother brought her to several specialists including a neurologist and psychologist who diagnosed Erica with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but offered no answers. Her primary doctor then referred Erica to a psychiatrist who diagnosed her with anxiety and depression, and recommended a trial of anti-psychotics. Her mother declined pharmaceuticals, and instead opted for weekly counseling. This is a story we hear on a regular basis from misdiagnosis to unsuccessful treatment or lack of a treatment, all adversely affecting the child, the entire family, loved ones, and classmates. In April, 2017, Erica’s mother sought us out. With testing, we uncovered infectious triggers that included streptococcus, lyme, and bartonella, a co-infection of lyme, which together with her symptoms indicated a diagnosis of PANS. Later on we also uncovered that she had an underlying mold toxicity. Not a quick fix, but Erica’s mother agreed to both conventional and alternative therapies that would gradually and gently help her daughter get better. Erica’s course of treatment over the next two and a half years was aimed at safely eliminating the causes of her aberrant behavior rather than covering up her symptoms. This involved several rounds of antibiotics including anti-fungals and IV ozone to eradicate the infections. We also gave her foods that were healing to nourish her, addressed her unhealthy gut microbiome, corrected any vitamin/mineral imbalances, and boosted her immune system using various herbal and nutritional supplements. To the delight of her family, friends, and teachers, Erica has made a full recovery, excelling in school, and is back to her baseline health as of October, 2019. #PANS #pandas #pediatrics #Streptococcus #moldtoxicity #lymedisease #lymeawareness #lymediseaseawareness #bartonella

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You’re likely pretty aware of the skyrocketing rates of chronic disease and illness in people all over the world (especially the US). BUT what’s even more alarming is what is happening to children. Our kids are in serious trouble. The CDC estimates over 25% of kids now have a chronic disease. ... Many experts believe this number is actually much closer to 50%! The junk food industry, and our dependence on harsh pharmaceutical approaches for conditions which might be addressed through diet and lifestyle changes...is leading our population quite literally to the cliff’s edge. So much work is being done nowadays to try to help adults cope with the symptoms of decades of poor lifestyle choices. But what if we could work to avoid chronic disease before it starts? Or at least nip it in the bud with effective strategies that support the whole body. You may have noticed, more and more doctors and health experts are increasingly turning to ‘natural’ or integrative approaches. We’re seeing parents become more open-minded to the possibility that nutritional, naturopathic, holistic, herbal, or integrative medicine could be a powerful strategy to address the root causes of what’s plaguing our children. This is why I am honored to have been personally invited as a speaker in The Integrative Pediatrics Summit, starting August 12th! This free event features an incredible lineup of Doctors, Researchers, Authors, Wellness Experts, and even Celebrity parents like Hilary and Haylie Duff will be there. As well as the stars of LOST, Clueless, Parks and Recreation, Master of None, Once Upon a Time, 7th Heaven, and more. They will discuss Diet, nutrition, exercise, gut health, autoimmunity, sleep, behavioral health, mental wellness and much more. I’ll be joined by Physicians like: Dr. Aviva Romm (Best-selling author, podcast host, herbalist), Dr. Madeeha Saeed (HolisticMomMD) and Dr. Taz (Dr. Taz show), and health experts like Ocean Robbins (Food Revolution Network) and Tom O’Bryan (TheDr.com). Tune in to learn: How to avoid common mistakes that lead to illness and chronic disease... Pediatric Immune and Viral Support Tools you need to improve your family's health. Setting your children up for success as early in their lives as possible Integrative approaches to anxiety and stress Avoiding toxins in child products What you need to know about pediatric gut health Healing foods for kids Teaching children to cook ...and so many more topics! Join the movement Aug 12-16th, 2020 and learn how to provide optimal health to your children and family. Sign up for the Integrative Pediatrics Summit here! https://integrativepediatrics.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffilia As a participant in the free event, you'll also unlock a ton of complimentary gifts to keep your children healthy including Dr. Gator’s Top 10 Favorite Herbal Remedies Handouts, and several other powerful healing ebooks from some of the top featured speakers!

Doctors Donna Ruiz and and Chris Boman discuss how you can support and boost your immune system during and after the Coronavirus. https://youtu.be/gwSrvoZXxfA

Dr. Ruiz has participated in a recent online medical conference designed to offer patients the latest information on the Coronavirus and boosting your immune system. CORONA DEFENSE SUMMIT A collaboration of MDs, Wellness Experts, and Celebrities bringing you tools, information, tips, and news on how we can all keep our families healthy and safe in the midst of this crisis. 100% free and new videos added regularly! ... www.integrativepediatrics.com/corona

Dr. Ruiz sends words of hope and inspiration to all during this global pandemic we are facing...

If only there was more of THIS on TV these days....