Episode Overview: 

In this informative episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Jessica Pawlicki, a board-certified nurse practitioner and founder of Well-Rooted Pediatrics. They dive deep into the dangers of antibiotic and medication overuse in children and provide parents with a functional, root cause approach to building their child's natural defenses. Jessica shares her expertise on empowering parents, restoring gut health after antibiotics, and treating complex conditions like PANDAS.

Key Topics Covered:

• 0:00 - 4:00 - Introduction and Jessica's background/passion for functional pediatrics
• 4:00 - 14:00 - The neurophysiological impacts of antibiotics and medications on children
  • How they can disrupt the gut, immune system, and neurological function
  • The cascading effects leading to issues like ear infections, sinus problems, asthma, etc.
• 14:00 - 22:00 - Managing childhood illnesses with natural therapies first
  • Boosting with vitamins, herbs, saunas instead of suppressing symptoms
  • When antibiotics may be appropriate (pneumonia, staph, UTIs, etc.)
• 22:00 - 32:00 - The link between untreated strep, leaky gut, and PANDAS/PANS
  • Biofilms allowing strep to cross blood-brain barrier
  • Jessica's specialized testing and treatment protocols
• 32:00 - 42:00 - The importance of parent education and empowerment
  • Insurance model vs. cash-pay functional model
  • Treating the child as their own, taking the time needed
• 42:00 - 45:00 - Jessica's take-home message for parents
  • Trust your intuition, keep searching for answers
  • The power of sharing this information to change lives

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Instagram: @wellrootedpediatrics | @wellrootedfm (functional medicine)

Facebook: @Well-Rooted Pediatrics

Website: https://wellrootedpediatrics.com/

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