{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"99: Gut Health & Chronic Disease in Children with Dr. Elisa Song, Holistic Pediatrician","description":"This week, Joy chats with Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. She integrates conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. She founded Whole Family Wellness, an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA \u2013 one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She has helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to heal their children from the inside out using an integrative pediatric approach. In this episode Dr. Song shares tons of incredible tips and actionable steps that you can take to support the microbiome and overall health of your kids. But even if you don\u2019t have kiddos, this episode is still great to listen to since anyone can benefit from making the same dietary and lifestyle shifts, no matter their age. You\u2019ll walk away feeling empowered to make the changes you need for you and your family to thrive! If you want to learn about the connection between your child\u2019s gut health, immune system, and the development of chronic childhood disease, then you won\u2019t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa gut-nourishing tea and get ready to be inspired to heal your child\u2019s gut, naturally.    Episode Highlights: What being a holistic, integrative pediatrician means to Dr. Song. How she became interested in a holistic approach to pediatrics.  Why she\u2019s moving away from the term \u201cchronic\u201d in her practice.  The roadmaps she\u2019s found to help children recover from illness.  The shocking stats around persistent childhood illnesses and mental health.  Why our children are expected to have a shorter life expectancy than us.  The power of epigenetics for changing our future health.  Markers that can predict risk of autoimmune disease.  The importance of the microbiome in the development of autoimmunity.  How kid\u2019s microbiomes develop from birth to teenage years. Dr. Song\u2019s process for examining gut health in kids. How to support the microbiome after antibiotic or medication exposures.  The gut-brain connection and the vagus nerve.  How to strengthen the resilience of the microbiome through the vagus nerve.  The power of breath & mindfulness for vagus nerve health.  Tips for fun mindful moments to practice with your child.  How the gut and immune system are connected.  Why babies get reflux & why antacids are not the best treatment.  How mom\u2019s stress can impact baby\u2019s reflux.  Dietary tips to support kid\u2019s microbiomes and keep them happy and healthy.  Lifestyle changes that can support a healthy microbiome.   Resources: Dr. Song on Instagram Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Website Dr. Song on Facebook Tiny Health: At Home Gut Test Colbie Caillat, Common, & Elmo Breathing Video   Free Guides: The 5 Rs to Heal Your Child\u2019s Leaky Gut Choosing Your Child\u2019s Probiotic Food as Medicine for Immune Resilience   More about Joyous Health: Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out  Joy\u2019s bestselling cookbooks Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care. Join Joy\u2019s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids   ","author_name":"The Joyous Health Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.joyoushealth.com","html":"