Christy DelCamp, PA-C, shares how her NICU-to-mom journey led her to functional pediatrics—covering gut health, picky eating, anxiety, sleep and airway, the first 1,000 days, and simple changes parents can make right now.Topic: Practical, evidence-informed ways families can address root causes behind common pediatric issues—eczema, reflux, picky eating, anxiety, sleep/airway concerns, and frequent illness—without abandoning conventional medicine.What You’ll Learn• How Christy went from ER work to founding ThriveWell Functional Pediatrics• What “root cause” really means—and why treating why matters alongside what• The “inflammatory cup” model and why symptoms look different for each child• Gut–brain connection: anxiety, ADHD/autism, picky eating, and sugar• Sleep quality vs. quantity—mouth breathing, airway, palate, and myofunctional therapy• Three wins parents can start today: more whole foods, less than 25g sugar, better sleep• The first 1,000 days: microbiome foundations from conception to age two• When medication is still needed—and how gut support can reduce side effectsResources & Links🌐 thrivewellfunctionalpediatrics.com📸 Instagram: @thrivewell_functional_peds📞 Free Discovery Call available on her websiteRapid Recap / Key Takeaways• Start small: whole foods, less sugar, prioritize good sleep.• Gut testing can uncover hidden causes behind skin, mood, and behavior issues.• Airway matters—mouth breathing, crowded teeth, or daytime fatigue are red flags.• Functional + conventional = better function, fewer side effects.• Early life (conception–age 2) is the foundation for lifelong wellness.Timestamps00:00 Welcome & why this conversation matters00:26 Christy’s story: ER PA to functional pediatrics01:28 “He’ll grow out of it”—trusting mom intuition02:45 First tests: gut panel + allergy insights03:35 Respecting conventional care while listening to families04:52 What is functional medicine?06:12 Gaps in traditional care: time & testing limits07:14 Why gut testing should be routine07:58 Picky eating, ADHD/autism, and the food loop08:55 The “inflammatory cup” explained10:21 Processed foods & zinc deficiency11:22 Inflammation showing up as anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS13:19 Gut–brain link and mood14:54 When meds are still needed18:18 Autism: focusing on function19:26 The functional toolkit: testing & nutrition20:50 Healing eczema from the inside out21:33 Three parent wins now23:15 Why sugar feeds “bad guys”25:03 Sleep quality ≠ quantity26:41 Palate expansion & myofunctional therapy28:16 Drooling & oral microbiome31:10 Diet and oral health31:20 How to work with Christy32:43 The first 1,000 days explained35:42 Infant reflux & early clues37:32 Pregnancy probiotic tip38:49 Gut health and immune strength40:11 Collaboration wins for families

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