As the world celebrates Mother's Day, let's delve into a topic close to every parent's heart: their child's health. Join holistic pediatric expert Dr. Elisa Song and me in this episode, where we unravel the intricate connection between children's well-being, ADHD, and gut wellness.

Discover actionable understandings as Dr. Elisa sheds light on nurturing a resilient gut microbiome in children, emphasizing the pivotal role of nutrition, lifestyle habits, and vagus nerve support. From exposing the influence of food marketing on children's health to sharing practical exercises and gut-friendly practices, this episode equips parents and caregivers with the tools to enhance their child's vitality and mental clarity. Prepare to be empowered as you gain knowledge that could revolutionize your child's well-being.

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Key Takeaways:

[00:01:53] Emotional reflections on motherhood.

[00:03:30] Changes in post-pandemic medicine.

[00:06:31] Delayed maturity levels.

[00:09:06] School lunch programs impact.

[00:13:36] Making healthy food swaps.

[00:17:21] Gut-brain connection.

[00:20:29] The butterfly effect.

[00:24:20] Microbiome and kids' goals.

[00:27:30] Microbiome-friendly packaged foods.

[00:30:11] Gluten and leaky gut.

[00:35:45] Vagus nerve optimization.

[00:37:53] Vagus nerve and gut health.

[00:43:03] Creating microbiome magic.

[00:45:51] Whole family wellness practice.

Memorable Quotes:

"That little, tiny shift could have these profound effects. And same thing with your microbiome. A small shift in optimizing your gut microbiome has these ripple effects, I mean, through your entire body and brain." [00:20:15] – Dr. Elisa Song

"If we just learn how to breathe in a way that creates microbiome magic and we learn how to read food labels, right, I think those two things could change the trajectory of our kids' health." [00:40:53] – Dr. Elisa Song

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Balance, Wild Yam Progesterone Cream: https://drannacabeca.com/products/pura-balance-ppr-cream

Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Book: https://healthykidshappykids.com/book/ & https://www.harpercollins.com/products/healthy-kids-happy-kids-elisa-song

Connect with Dr. Elisa Song:

Website: https://healthykidshappykids.com/

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

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

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

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

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranna__c