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904 - This Is Why Gut Health is the Key to Healthier, Happier Kids | Dr Elisa Song

May 27, 2024

Dr. Elisa Song, Integrative Pediatrician, discusses how gut health is crucial for kids' happiness. Topics include gamifying healthy habits, sugar's impact on gut health, stress management for well-being, and holistic approaches to children's health.

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Elisa Song

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Quick takeaways

Optimizing gut health in kids impacts their overall well-being, from metabolism to behavior.

Understanding the gut's influence on a child's health can aid parents in making informed decisions.

Empowering kids with healthy choices and stress regulation promotes lifelong well-being.

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Importance of Kids' Gut Health for Metabolic and Neurological Development

Optimizing kids' gut health is crucial for their metabolic, neurological, and developmental well-being. Proper gut health can impact learning, behavior, and even skin health during their formative years. By focusing on natural therapeutics, dietary strategies, and avoiding deleterious factors like processed foods and early antibiotic use, parents can positively influence their child's long-term health outcomes.

Introduction

2min

Optimizing Children's Gut Health for Lifelong Wellness

20min

The Impact of Sugar Consumption on Children's Health

9min

Understanding the Impact of Stress on Health and Performance

4min

Optimizing Performance Through Stress Management

8min

Holistic Approaches to Treating Children's Acute Conditions

10min

Exploring the Impact of Gut Health on Overall Well-being and Resolving Underlying Issues

6min

It’s never too early to get healthier AND happier! I sit down with Integrative Pediatrician and author of the new book, “Healthy Kids, Happy Kids” Dr. Elisa Song to discuss why gut health may be the key to happier kids. We also explore how parents can help gamify kids' habits in a fun way to improve their lifestyle! You don’t want to miss this one - watch now!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI39geg6x8Y&t=1203s

➡️Expert Tips on Choosing an Infant Formula with Dr. Elisa Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdX9L8z1e_M&t=4s

➡️The Do's & Don'ts of Gut Health: Insights from New Research:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clWqkQ2XlXY&t=71s

When Does Screen Time Impact Kids' Health?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg0gtn8wGZU&t=23s

➡️Do These 3 Things DAILY If You Have Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLP0TFaOlOA&list=PLCb-zbL-27YlE_mwyOJPW5vSHJbDDKyD-&index=12

➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&list=PLCb-zbL-27YlE_mwyOJPW5vSHJbDDKyD-&index=3

➡️Do These 3 Things DAILY If You Have Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLP0TFaOlOA&t=8s

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➡️How to Choose a Kids Probiotic for Your Little One:

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Timestamps:

01:35 Why gut health is important in childhood

05:17 Helping kids choose better foods and habits

19:41 Gut health’s effect on development

32:04 Guiding kids through stress

45:05 Advice for parents and practitioners

Dr. Song’s Book: https://healthykidshappykids.com/book

Follow Elisa Song on Instagram: @healthykids_happykids

Featured Studies

📉Effects of maternal probiotic supplementation on breast milk microbiome and infant gut microbiome and health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37660760/

📉Health Effects of Infant Formula Supplemented with Probiotics or Synbiotics in Infants and Toddlers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501205/

📉Dietary interventions for pediatric patients with functional abdominal pain disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37071174/

📉Comparison of multiple treatment regimens in children with Helicobacter pylori infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36909732/

📉Comparative effectiveness of probiotic strains for the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32524647/

📉The effect of probiotics in the prevention of atopic dermatitis in children:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37181018/

📉Health Effects of Infant Formula Supplemented with Probiotics or Synbiotics in Infants and Toddlers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501205/

📉Adjunctive efficacy of Lactis XLTG11 for Acute diarrhea in children:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37172455/

📉Prophylactic Saccharomyces boulardii versus nystatin for the prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in premature infants:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23703468/

📉Effectiveness of a probiotic combination on the neurodevelopment of the very premature infant: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37365274/

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904 - This Is Why Gut Health is the Key to Healthier, Happier Kids | Dr Elisa Song

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Kids' Gut Health for Metabolic and Neurological Development

The Relationship Between Gut Health and Overall Well-being

Teaching Kids About Gut Health and Stress Regulation

Importance of Improving Heart Rate Variability for Kids' Health

Utilizing Integrative Approaches and Alternatives to Antibiotics for Kids' Health

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