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Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a central driver in a wide range of chronic conditions, health challenges, PANS/PANDAS, and autism spectrum disorders. For many patients, persistent neurological and cognitive symptoms are closely tied to immune dysregulation and dysfunction within the gut-brain axis.

Disruption of intestinal integrity and the blood-brain barrier can further contribute to ongoing inflammatory signaling, making targeted clinical support essential.

• How neuroinflammation develops in the context of chronic illness
• The role of immune imbalance and gut-brain dysfunction in neurological symptoms
• Key botanicals and nutrients that support a healthy neuroinflammatory response
• Practical strategies for integrating these tools into patient protocols

Dr. Debby Hamilton is a pediatrician with experience in primary care, integrative medicine, research, speaking and writing. She is board-certified in Pediatrics, Physician Nutrition, Integrated/Holistic medicine, Functional Medicine, and is a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs.

Dr. Hamilton has a Master’s degree in Public Health where she did research on nutrition. Dr. Hamilton founded Holistic Pediatric Consulting in Colorado in 2005. Her practice focuses on treating children and adults with chronic diseases such as autism and ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, mood and behavioral issues, and chronic infections along with preconception counseling based on her book, Preventing Autism and ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During & After Pregnancy.

Dr. Hamilton is an employee of NutraMedix where she is the Director of Product Education and Clinical Research.