The Silver Lyming: Episode 76 with Dr. Cristina McMullen

About this episode

Dr. Cristina McMullen discusses her experience in treating tick-borne infections and the importance of individualized treatment approaches for children.

On this episode, I interview Dr. Cristina McMullen, a naturopathic doctor and wellness coach, who shares her background in alternative medicine and her extensive experience treating patients with tick-borne infections. Dr. McMullen explains how she became passionate about this field after witnessing the positive results of holistic treatments at Longevity Health Center, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. We discuss the complexities of PANS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders) and its relation to Lyme disease, with Dr. McMullen highlighting the need for individualized treatment approaches. Dr. McMullen discusses the importance of building immune resilience in children, emphasizing that despite potential exposure to pathogens like Lyme disease, children can be protected and empowered to lead healthy lives. She shares success stories of patients who recover from chronic health conditions and thrive academically. Dr. McMullen stresses the need for education and preparation rather than fear, encouraging outdoor activities while teaching practical measures to handle potential infections. This is an important episode as children are the hardest hit population when it…

People in this episode

Host: Anne Desjardins

Guest: Dr. Cristina McMullen

Topics covered

• alternative medicine
• tick-borne infections
• PANS
• children's health
• immune resilience
• holistic treatments

Keywords

• Lyme disease
• naturopathic doctor
• wellness coach
• chronic health conditions
• academic performance
• immune system
• holistic health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Longevity Health Center, PANS, PANDAS

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