EP51: Dr Amy Offit: Reclaiming Medicine: A Doctor’s Vision for PANDAS Care
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Keywords
Homeopathy, PANDAS, Integrative Medicine, Chronic Conditions, Faith, Patient Care, Holistic Health, Lyme Disease, Advocacy, Dietary Changes, homeopathy, health, PANS, PANDA, integrative medicine, patient advocacy, social media, awareness, community support, immune system
Summary
In this episode of the Homeopathy is Changing Lives podcast, Dr. Amy Offit shares her journey in integrative medicine, emphasizing the role of faith in her healing process. She discusses her work with PANDAS patients, highlighting the unique challenges they face and the importance of understanding each child's individual circumstances. Dr. Offit advocates for better inpatient care options for PANDAS and reflects on the strained doctor-patient relationship in the current medical system. She also explores the role of homeopathy and dietary changes in treatment, emphasizing the need for a compassionate, integrative approach to healthcare. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of health challenges, particularly focusing on homeopathy and its role in addressing modern ailments. They delve into the importance of organizations like PANZAC in advocating for patients with PANS and the collaborative efforts needed to raise awareness. Personal stories of triumph and community support highlight the impact of these initiatives. The conversation also emphasizes the potential of social media as a tool for spreading awareness and the need for integrative approaches in medicine that consider the whole patient rather than just treating symptoms.
Connect with Amy Offit
https://heartandsoulintegrativehealth.com/
Amy mentions:
https://www.drohara.com/demystifying-pans-pandas-book
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Connect with Leslie!
Leslie has long been a medical freedom advocate and independent researcher in the areas of autism, PANDAS, and children’s chronic health issues. She hosts a support group, speaks at state-wide awareness events, and volunteers as an advocate for those interested in healing their family’s chronic and acute health issues.
Connect with Wren!
“International homeopath” Wren Lloyd founded and led International Homeopaths for Autism. She sees patients, writes homeopathy courses for homeopaths and patients, teaches homeopathic practice building, and mentors homeopaths in complex casework.
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