February 02, 2025

Ep 371: How Microbiome Health Influences Child Development with Dr. Elisa Song

56 minutes

Calling all parents! Learn how to boost your child's health from the inside out with pediatrician and gut health expert Dr. Elisa Song. Dr. Song reveals the powerful link between gut health and childhood resilience, explaining how beneficial bacteria impact immunity, mood, and overall well-being. She shares practical tips on using probiotics and nutrition to support a thriving microbiome while addressing common concerns like picky eating and constipation. Tune in for expert insights on integrative pediatric care and simple strategies to help your child thrive naturally!

Episode Highlights:

02:01 - Dr. Song's Journey into Homeopathy

05:02 - Teaching at the Center for Education and Development in Clinical Homeopathy

07:43 - Importance of Dr. Song's Book for Parents

11:05 - The Historical Perspective on Gut Microbiome

12:59 - The Impact of Modern Diet on Children's Health

14:58 - Strategies for Restoring Gut Health

20:08 - The Synergy of Homeopathy and Nutritional Support

22:38 - The Role of Zinc in Children's Health

24:11 - Addressing Leaky Gut and Other Gut Issues

26:07 - The Importance of Sleep for Health

30:31 - The Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health

36:26 - Understanding Butyrate and Its Importance

41:02 - What Constitutes a Healthy Bowel Motion

50:21 - Spore-Based Probiotics – Fad or Future?

About my Guest:

Dr. Elisa Song, MD, is a Stanford-, NYU-, and UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, functional medicine expert, and bestselling author dedicated to transforming children's health. As the founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, she provides an evidence-based, holistic pediatric resource that bridges conventional and integrative medicine, empowering parents to help their children thrive. In her practice, Dr. Song has helped thousands of families address root causes of health concerns using a blend of conventional pediatrics, functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. A sought-after speaker, she chairs A4M's pediatric education and has been featured in top media outlets, including Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, Parents, and National Geographic.

Find out more about Dr. Elisa Song

Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrElisaSongMD#

You can purchase Dr. Elisa Song’s book by visiting:

https://www.healthykidshappykids.com/book/

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