99: Gut Health & Chronic Disease in Children with Dr. Elisa Song, Holistic Pediatrician

<p dir="ltr">This week, Joy chats with Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. She integrates conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. She founded Whole Family Wellness, an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA – one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She has helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to heal their children from the inside out using an integrative pediatric approach.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode Dr. Song shares tons of incredible tips and actionable steps that you can take to support the microbiome and overall health of your kids. But even if you don’t have kiddos, this episode is still great to listen to since anyone can benefit from making the same dietary and lifestyle shifts, no matter their age. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to make the changes you need for you and your family to thrive!</p> <p dir="ltr">If you want to learn about the connection between your child’s gut health, immune system, and the development of chronic childhood disease, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a <a href= "https://hellojoyous.com/collections/tea/products/pure-radiance-tea?variant=43069992239303"> cuppa gut-nourishing tea</a> and get ready to be inspired to heal your child’s gut, naturally. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Episode Highlights:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What being a holistic, integrative pediatrician means to Dr. Song.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How she became interested in a holistic approach to pediatrics. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why she’s moving away from the term “chronic” in her practice. </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The roadma