Lyme and PANS Newsletter – January 2018

Lower Cost Diet/Health Coaching support for 2018

Claire Haddad, Certified Health Coach, will run a 30-day Candida Cleanse to begin Monday, January 15th with daily supportive emails, recipes, and guidance. The Cleanse is FREE for Claire's existing clients (aside from the cost of the supplement $15). The cost for non-clients is $75. Are you constantly craving sweets? Do you want to lose weight, sleep better, and have more energy? Start the New Year off right! Call 781-923-7000 to reserve your spot at one of the FREE Overview Seminars to be held on Jan. 5th at 10:30AM or Jan. 10th at 1:00PM. Private sessions are also available at the regular cost of an appointment.

Save the dates for two healthy eating classes in early 2018 with Tammy Ruggiero and Claire Haddad, both Certified Health Coaches. On Wednesday, January 24th at 9:30AM, they will present an Anti-inflammatory Eating Workshop. This largely paleo-style way of eating is very supportive of Lyme/tick-borne illness, as well as other inflammatory conditions such as headaches, IBS/digestive upset, diabetes, autoimmune disorders (Lupus, MS, etc.), and joint pain/arthritis. On Saturday, February 3rd at 10AM, Tammy and Claire will present Healthy Eating for Tweens/Teens (Middle School and older), including foods and supplements to support concentration. Stay tuned for more details on both workshops.

Essential Oils 101

Are you seeking natural solutions to support health and well-being for you and your family? What is an essential oil? How can essential oils be used to support you and your family? What makes doTERRA essential oils different from others? Thursday, January 11th, 2018, 6:30 pm- 8 pm at the Lyme and PANS Treatment Center. Reserve your spot: 781-923-7000 - $25 includes Free Samples

Lower Cost Psychotherapy

The Lyme and PANS Treatment Center runs a support group for teenagers suffering with tick-borne illnesses, PANS, or other persistent conditions on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM. If your teen is interested, please schedule an appointment with Melissa Glynn-Hyman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to determine whether this group is a good fit for your teenager. Call 781-923-7000. The fee for this group is $50/week.

Many so-called "psychiatric illnesses" are manifestations of untreated health conditions. The most obvious health conditions associated with psychiatric symptoms are untreated infections (such as strep, Lyme, Bartonella, viruses), toxins, and misdirected immune responses. More recently, mounting research points to the role of diet, gut health, food allergies, and nutrient malabsorption on brain and psychiatric health.

One of the common unfortunate consequences of these health conditions is their propensity to cause inflammation, and interrupt the natural healing processes of the body. The brain is normally protected from health conditions by the blood-brain-barrier. However, conditions such as Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), reveal that the blood-brain-barrier can be breached, leading to a somewhat predictable constellation of symptoms outlined by Susan Swedo MD, Principal Researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Maladaptive or unexplained neuropsychiatric symptoms such as severe anxiety or restlessness, OCD, tics, insomnia, irritability, and moodiness, are symptoms deserving of medical attention. With all the knowledge that has been gained about physical triggers of psychiatric symptoms, and the obvious role of infectious and inflammatory triggers, why are mental health symptoms labeled "psychiatric illnesses"? Mislabeling an inflammatory blood-brain barrier condition as a "psychiatric illness" is misleading and, frankly, dangerous.

Here are two great options for 2018.

Connect with a Family Psychologist

Elizabeth Baroni Lops, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety disorders, and behavioral challenges including oppositional behavior. Dr. Lops earned her Ph.D. in Developmental Clinical Psychology at the University of Maine, followed by a fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital in the Division of Developmental Medicine. Her background in neuropsychology and developmental clinical psychology, as well as her passion for holistic health and integrative treatments, makes her an excellent addition to the LPTC team. When working with children and teens, Dr. Lops provides guidance for identifying and changing thoughts and behavior patterns which influence emotions. Dr. Lops includes acceptance-based therapies, paths to self-discovery, and coping skills in her work. Call the center to set up an initial appointment 781-923-7000.

Or

Finally sharpen your mindfulness skills

Give yourself the gift of mindfulness for 2018. The founder of Mindful Presence, Christine O'Shaughnessy, will offer a discounted six-week MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION workshop at LPTC. Learn different meditation practices weekly such as body scan, compassion, and mindful movement. Develop lifelong skills that allow you to participate wholeheartedly in your daily life. This program is on Mondays 6:30-7:45 PM beginning Monday 1/29/18 - 3/12/18 with Monday 2/19 off due to February School Break. First session is 90 mins, subsequent sessions are 75 mins. Sign up now by calling 781-923-7000. $375. Limited to 10 participants.

6 Sessions on Mondays (skipping Feb break)
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm (75 minutes each with first session being 90 minutes 6:30 -8 pm)
Start Date: 1/29 6:30 - 8 pm
2/5 6:30 - 7:45
2/12 6:30 - 7:45
skip 2/19 - no class due to Feb break
2/26 6:30 - 7:45
3/5 6:30 - 7:45
3/12 6:30 - 7:45

For more info on Christine: http://www.mindfulpresence.net/about.html