Hello all,
As usual I have been reading voraciously about anything that might be connected with or explain the reason that some of our kids get PANDAS in the first place. There are probably a lot of different factors involved, but I was wondering about this leaky gut syndrome which can be caused by an overgrowth of yeast, which then causes damage to the immune system. The cause for this syndrome could be frequent antibiotic use in the earlier years of life, or it could be heavy metals in the body which can also cause problems with yeast. Anyway, I found a website which explains it pretty well and I'm thinking that if we give natural support to their bodies (instead of using a lot of drugs or extra supplements), just use things like fresh garlic (which is supposed to be the most potent anti-fungal and also anti-viral/anti-bacterial food, also oregano vulgares (not sure if that's spelled right), GFS extract for short term use, and coconut oil which is supposed to be a strong anti-viral. My thought is that along with preventing or curing leaky gut, overgrowth of yeast and other basic parasites, it will further protect against common colds, herpes (cold sores) and other viruses that they can pick up at school and be extra supportive if they're on long term antibiotics for the PANDAS. Here is the site: healthychristianliving.com/leaky_gut_syndrome.htm see what you think about this - Pat
