Picky Eating, Allergies, Behavioral Outbursts - How Your Child's Gut Controls Everything with Dr. Elisa Song

09/04/2025 1h 9min Episodio 14
Picky Eating, Allergies, Behavioral Outbursts - How Your Child's Gut Controls Everything with Dr. Elisa Song

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Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and bestselling author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. Dr. Song is a pioneer in pediatric functional medicine and a passionate advocate for holistic child health. As a mom herself, she combines evidence-based conventional pediatrics with natural therapies to empower parents in raising resilient, thriving children. In this episode, we dive into essential topics for modern parenting, including:• What to do after your child is prescribed antibiotics and how to restore their gut microbiome.• Key insights from Dr. Song’s book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, such as optimizing the gut microbiome and building emotional resilience.• Why your child might crave certain foods and what these cravings reveal about their health.• The dangers of over-the-counter allergy medications on gut health.• How excessive gluten consumption can impact the gut microbiome.We’ll also explore Dr. Song’s practical advice on using food as medicine, nurturing your child’s well-being from the inside out, and much more. Whether you’re navigating chronic health concerns or simply looking to support your child’s overall wellness, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert wisdom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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