Happy Tuesday Heal Squad! Today we have Board-Certified Pediatrician Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh joining us and we are diving into the alarming statistics surrounding chronic disease, which is leading to a declining life expectancy. 

To help us get ahead of this, Dr. Gator shares practical tips on how to be more mindful about the food we consume, from shopping at farmers' markets to finding affordable healthy options. He emphasizes that prioritizing your health doesn't have to break the bank - in fact, true wellness is often free. So, if you're concerned about the surge of chronic illnesses, like diabetes or heart disease, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

Healers and Heal-Liners

• 50% of children have chronic diseases. 30 years ago only 5-10% of children had chronic diseases.
• 50% of teenagers at 18 now have a mental health diagnosis. Teens spend 7-9 hours a day in front of a screen.
• 30% or more of kids have diabetes or pre-diabetes and the average age of onset is 13. 

Learn More About Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Warsh

Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Warsh’s Website: ​​https://integrativepediatricsandmedicine.com/

Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Warsh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/

Pre-order Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Warsh’s book ‘Parenting At Your Child’s Pace’: https://parentingatyourchildspace.com/

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