Thriving Children
Elisa emphasizes the importance of a functional medicine approach to pediatric care, focusing on fostering optimal health rather than just treating illness. Mark highlights the alarming rise in chronic diseases among children, noting the stark increase in conditions like ADHD and autism. Together, they call for a shift in mindset towards prevention and thriving, rather than merely reacting to health crises.In this clip
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
"This Is Decreasing Our Lifespan" - Key Cause Of Disease, Obesity & Mental Illness | Dr. Elisa Song
Related Questions
How much has chronic disease increased recently, as discussed in the episode How One Mom’s Journey to Heal Her Kids Started a Movement to Get to the Root of the Childhood Disease Epidemic with Beth Lambert and the clip Childhood Health Crisis?
Is it essential to explore every avenue, including diet and gut health, before turning to medication for managing ADHD, depression, and allergies in children, as discussed in the episode 69 - Managing Your Child's ADHD, Depression + Allergies w/ Dr. Ashley Mayer and the clip Navigating Childhood Depression?
What is functional medicine for autism?