In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Lauren Hernandez and Dr. Devan Szczepanski join Dr. Kate Kresge to explore:

• How to identify early signs of chronic illness in children
• Why traditional pediatric testing often misses crucial health markers that could prevent chronic conditions
• The "Triangle of Health" framework for pediatric functional medicine
• How to use genetic testing to determine the most appropriate formula and dietary choices for infants and young children
• Why conventional approaches to ADHD, anxiety, and digestive issues may be missing underlying genetic and metabolic factors

Dr. Lauren Hernandez and Dr. Devan Szczepanski are pioneering practitioners at NuWell Medicine, where Dr. Hernandez serves as CMO of KidsWell, their specialized pediatric service line. With vast backgrounds in pediatric medicine, they have developed an innovative "triangle of health" approach that combines comprehensive blood work, metabolic, gut microbiome analysis, and genomic testing to provide personalized care for children. Their work has transformed traditional pediatric practice by incorporating functional medicine principles and precision testing to address chronic childhood conditions before they become severe health challenges.

Labs Mentioned:

• Comprehensive Blood Panel
• Celiac Panel
• Thyroid Panel
• Hormone Panels
• GI Map
• Genetic Testing
• Food Sensitivity Testing
• Food Allergy Panels
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Lauren Hernandez’s Instagram
• Dr. Devan Szczepanski’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Podcast
• KidsWell Program
• NuWell Medicine Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast

Timestamps

02:01 - Introducing the KidsWell Program

06:36 - Chronic Illness in Children

10:19 - The “Triangle of Health”

18:28 - Redefining Pediatric Blood Panels

26:59 - Pediatric Functional Tests

36:05 - The Personalized Blueprint for Lifelong Health

48:13 - Formula Fixes Based on Genetics

50:24 - Food Sensitivities and Empowering Parents

53:09 - Training the Next Generation of Clinicians