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The rates of chronic disease in children are rising at an alarming rate. Type 2 diabetes and increasing rates of autism are just two of the diagnoses affecting children today. What’s at the root of these increases, and how can we support children and families in protecting their loved ones? Today’s guest offers insight by sharing what he teaches his patients and families in his practice daily.
Today on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru interviews integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh about the alarming rise in chronic diseases among children. Dr. Joel reveals key factors driving this increase, such as ultra-processed foods and environmental toxins. He also introduces his SEEDS protocol, a holistic approach emphasizing both prevention and treatment. Plus, Dr. Joel dives into controversial topics like vaccines, formula feeding, Botox for nursing moms, and co-sleeping, stressing the importance of open dialogue on these issues.
Dr. Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California, who specializes in Parenting, Wellness, and Integrative Medicine. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Gator dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
- The alarming rates of disease and sickness (00:00:33 / 00:00:33)
- Top factors contributing to the increase in chronic disease (9:55 / 6:24)
- How ingredients in ultra-processed foods can cause in children (18:31 / 15:18)
- Navigating the consumption of sugar and balance (24:53 / 20:00)
- Environmental Toxins and the Soup Study (30:31 / 25:38)
- What to prioritize to reduce exposure (36:40 / 31:11)
- Why we shouldn’t shy away from vaccine conversations (41:10 / 36:17)
- Avoiding extreme statements and using a nuanced approach (1:00:48 / 55:55)
- Toxins and metal exposure (1:06:23 / 1:01:30)
- SEEDS protocol (1:15:53 / 1:11:00)
- Dr. Joel’s hot takes on formula, Botox, and co-sleeping (1:24:20 /1:19:27)
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