If you’ve seen one PANS/PANDAS kiddo – you’ve seen one. This condition can present with a whole host of different symptoms that range in severity, and every child has a different presentation.
In this episode of Mom and Doc Talk, Dr. Bahr and Jody discuss Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), its distinction from traditional eating disorders, and the role of homeopathy in healing.
We discuss:
- How ARFID often involves an intense fear of certain foods and is often linked to OCD-like patterns rather than body image concerns (in most, though not all, cases).
- Healing can take time, but with the right support and homeopathy, it can lead to broader food acceptance and even natural cravings for healthier foods.
- Dr. Bahr explains that the healing process is gradual and requires patience, with small but meaningful victories along the way that deserve to be celebrated.
- Jody acknowledges the significant emotional stress ARFID places on families, highlighting the importance of community and support groups while healing with homeopathy.
- For PANS kiddos with ARFID, overly restrictive dietary changes are often unrealistic or unattainable; early in the healing process, the focus is on getting enough calories in rather than stressing about the quality of those calories.
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Watch this podcast on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3S7W7ryLwnQnU774dmTGgl?si=2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpAU2_yQxGc&list=PLEXitXfdHCQP3laFfOmdHYiiNilgllk2n
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-doc-talk-healing-pans-pandas/id1749606591
