Dhru Purohit Show

Holistic Pediatrician Reveals Top Reasons Why Kids Are Sicker Than Ever Before And How To Raise Resilient and Healthy Kids With Dr. Elisa Song

06 May 2024

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This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Momentous, and Lifeforce. Despite advances in technology, children today are facing significant physical and mental health challenges. We are in the midst of a mental health emergency, and chronic disease among children is on the rise. The stressors of the modern world, ultra-processed foods, and excessive screen time are all contributing factors. Today’s guest is here to offer hope to parents, grandparents, and caregivers, navigate these challenges, and show us how to keep our children healthy and happy. Today, on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru and Dr. Elisa Song discuss raising healthy and happy kids. Dr. Song shares the latest research on the rise in chronic disease and mental health disorders in children. She also discusses factors that can harm and protect the gut microbiome and lifestyle factors that have protective effects on overall wellness and help build resilience. If you are looking for a guide to raising healthy and happy kids, Dr. Song is here to lead the way. Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness, she’s helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive. Dr. Song is also the creator of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Song dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Chronic disease and mental health disorders are on the rise for teens (00:00:12 / 00:00:12) The importance of the gut microbiome (8:00 / 4:09) Stressors to the gut microbiome (15:00 / 11:50) Food additives that hijack our brains (21:00 / 17:30) Risk versus reward (31:00 / 25:30) Grandparent mentality (38:00 / 33:25) The birth control pill and the side effects (41:00 / 36:40) Antibiotic resistance in chicken (48:00 / 43:45) Having a healthy gut is the key to optimal health (52:00 / 47:22) Creating happy and healthy kids (57:00 / 52:10) Constant stimulation and protecting bodies with active lifestyles (1:04:00 / 59:00) Healing the gut and sensory sensitivities (1:18:00 / 1:12:50) Nutrient deficiencies and the correlation to conditions (1:26:00 / 1:21:15) It’s never too late to restore gut health (1:28:00 / 1:23:52) Final Thoughts (1:34:00 / 1:29:10) Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Song’s Book, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Washington Post article on birth control Tyson Foods Criticism Article For more on Dr. Song, follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or her website. Right now, LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. Head over to DrinkLMNT.com/dhru today. Optimize your Omega-3 levels by choosing a quality fish oil made by and used by the best. Go to livemomentous.com and enter promo code DHRU to get 20% off any order. Right now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress go to mylifeforce.com/dhru! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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