Episode 53: Functional Medicine Approaches to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

16/09/2025 1h 26min
Episode 53: Functional Medicine Approaches to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian dives into the rising rates and complexities of childhood developmental disorders, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing issues, and discusses why so many parents and even healthcare professionals feel overwhelmed or unsupported when it comes to helping these children thrive.Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner, parent, or someone interested in the foundations of healthy brain development, this conversation will give you an understanding of childhood developmental challenges and actionable tools to make a difference. To dive deeper, enroll in the Kharrazian Institute’s Childhood Developmental Disorders course at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/childhood-development-disorders.For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/00:00 "Muscle Mass Essential for Longevity"03:05 Sarcopenia Significantly Increases Mortality Risk08:58 Muscle-Gut Axis Influencers: Diet, Hormones, Exercise10:56 Gut-Muscle Axis: Impact on Fitness13:09 Gut-Muscle Connection: Sarcopenia Insights17:33 Muscle Metabolism and Protein Sufficiency20:02 Protein Intake Crucial for Muscle Maintenance25:30 Muscle Issues: Causes and Solutions27:26 Creatine: Muscle Boost and Benefits32:19 Accelerated Muscle Aging Process35:52 Improving Muscle Metabolism with Autophagy38:58 Statins Linked to Muscle Dysfunction40:00 Statin Impact on Muscle Health43:08 Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain48:17 Myofascial Syndromes and Muscle Dysfunction52:52 Functional Medicine Training and ResourcesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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