Sowing Prosperity #183 Tips for Healthy Kids with a Dentist, Naturopath and Pediatric Cancer Father
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Aug 27, 2025 
Joined by Dr. Doug Sandquist, a dentist specializing in jaw development, and Dr. Petra Davelaar, a naturopath focused on child health, the conversation dives into the critical roles of nutrition and environment in child development. They highlight the impact of light on health, discussing how blue light can affect fertility and metabolism. The duo shares actionable steps for parents, like optimizing vitamin D from sunlight, choosing natural foods, and questioning conventional medical approaches to ensure healthier outcomes for their children.
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Prevent Jaw And Airway Problems Early
- Grow jaws by addressing root environmental and developmental causes rather than only mechanical expansion.
- Consider early-life factors like breathing, tongue function, and mitochondrial health to reduce later anatomical problems.
Light As A Foundational Developmental Factor
- Lack of the right light across parents and pregnancy can epigenetically reprogram the germline and fetal development.
- Dr. Jack Cruz links light exposure to broad developmental outcomes including neurodevelopmental disorders.
Blue Light Disrupts Metabolism And Fertility
- Isolated blue light exposure disrupts metabolism, raises blood sugar, and may contribute to infertility.
- Blue light overstimulation liberates vitamin A and creates damaging reactive species in tissues.