Dr. Jaquel Patterson

Dr. Jaquel Patterson Fairfield Family Health is team of naturopathic physicians, primary care provider, nutritionist, physical therapist, and craniosacral therapist.

Utilize natural therapies for entire families to restore balance and optimize health. Services include assistance with herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, etc.

05/20/2026

Lyme disease can trigger genuine autoimmune conditions that persist even after the infection is gone — and that means a patient can have both a valid autoimmune diagnosis and an unaddressed Lyme infection as the root cause.

It's not either/or, it's both. Most doctors aren't trained to think that way, which is why the real question isn't whether misdiagnosis is possible — it clearly is.

The question is whether it applies to you, and that comes down to your clinical pattern.

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05/15/2026

PANS and PANDAS involve neuroinflammation, inflammation that directly affects the brain and nervous system.

When the immune system activates, cytokines impact areas like the basal ganglia, which control behavior, emotional regulation, and executive function.

This is why symptoms can appear so suddenly and intensely, and recognizing that these behaviors are immune-driven, not intentional, can help families respond with more compassion and get the right medical support.

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05/12/2026

In children with PANS, infections are the most common trigger for flares, and this includes strep, Lyme disease, Bartonella, EBV, COVID, the flu, and even mild illnesses like colds or sinus infections.

When the immune system responds, it releases inflammatory cytokines that can directly affect brain function.

This is why some kids suddenly develop tics, OCD, anxiety, behavioral regression, or mood instability after getting sick.

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05/05/2026

PANS flares can feel sudden and overwhelming, but recognizing early warning signs gives families a real advantage in responding quickly.

These symptoms are not behavioral choices; they are driven by immune activation and neuroinflammation.

The earlier you identify the pattern, the more effectively you can support your child through the episode.

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04/28/2026

One of the earliest signs of PANS in children is a sudden shift in mood and emotional regulation.

Inflammation in the brain, particularly affecting the basal ganglia, can trigger anxiety, irritability, and emotional outbursts that seem to come out of nowhere.

If your child suddenly doesn't seem like themselves, it's worth looking deeper.

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04/24/2026

During a PANS flare, your child's brain is not being difficult, it is actually under serious inflammatory stress.

This is why everyday things like screens, noise, and busy environments can suddenly feel unbearable to them.

Something as simple as creating a quieter and more predictable home environment can actually help reduce the duration of a flare.

There are practical strategies parents can start using right away that most people never get told about.

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04/21/2026

If your child suddenly changed overnight, becoming anxious, developing OCD behaviors, or regressing in school, this is something every parent needs to hear.

PANS, which stands for Pediatric Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, is not a behavioral issue.

It is actually a neuroimmune event happening inside your child's brain and nervous system.

What looks like a behavior problem may have a very different explanation that most parents and even doctors miss.

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04/16/2026

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04/14/2026

Your brain fog might not be "just stress."

Toxins are everywhere, and your body's ability to process them could be silently affecting your focus, mood, and energy.

The real issue is not just exposure but how well your detox pathways are actually functioning.

Watch to find out what might be going on beneath the surface.

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04/10/2026

The toxins hiding in your everyday environment could be silently damaging your brain.

Heavy metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate directly in your nervous tissue.

Once there, they attack your neurons' mitochondria — the very engines that keep your brain running — leaving you with fatigue, brain fog, and slower thinking.

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04/07/2026

If you are constantly overthinking, can not sleep, or feel on edge for no reason, your nervous system might be stuck in stress mode.

This is not just a mental health issue, it goes much deeper than that.

Your gut, your hormones, and even unresolved trauma can all be silently hijacking your brain and keeping it locked in a loop of hyper awareness.

Watch this before you assume anxiety is just in your head.

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