The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

11. Antibiotics Exposed: The Consequences of Misuse & Overuse

Mar 12, 2024

46:48

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