Why You Should Listen:
In this episode, you will learn about integrative pediatrics and how to create whole child resilience.
About My Guest:
My guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health. Dr. Song is the bestselling author of the "Healthy Kids Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience". Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, mom-approved approach. In her integrative pediatric practice, she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and empowered parents to help their children thrive by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song is chair of A4M’s pediatric education and has lectured around the world at leading integrative and functional medicine conferences and premier parenting events. She has also been featured in hundreds of top podcasts, print and online media outlets, including the Wellness Mama podcast, BloomTV, Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, National Geographic, PopSugar, Parents, Motherly, Parade, Verywell Health, and New York Post.
Key Takeaways:
- Can Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's be resolved?
- What role do environmental toxicants play in children's health?
- What are the more common patterns of GI dysbiosis?
- Can the fingerprint of the microbiome paint the diagnosis?
- When does neurotransmitter testing make sense?
- How important is exploring SNPs in children?
- What are some tools to address intestinal hyperpermeability?
- What is the role of autoimmunity and immune modulation in persistent conditions?
- What increases and decreases endotoxins or LPS in the body?
- Is it more important to add more good guys or to reduce the bad guys?
- Is kombucha a health food?
- How do artificial food dyes and colorings impact the microbiome?
- Are all seed oils bad?
- Which artificial sweeteners support our microbiome and which harm it?
- How does glyphosate impact health?
- Is EMF hygiene in the sleep location important?
- Are prebiotics feeing the bad guys as much as the good guys?
- What are the best tools for evaluating and treating parasites?
Connect With My Guest:
http://HealthyKidsHappyKids.com
Related Resources:
Book: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids
Interview Date:
August 1, 2024
Transcript:
To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode204.
Additional Information:
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Disclaimer:
The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.
