Top Integrative Tips and Remedies for Healthy Kids With Dr. Elisa Song

Episode Highlights With Dr. Elisa Song The state of children's health today, and why we are seeing some type of problem Alarming data about the rise of autoimmune disorders in children Why teenagers are at the highest risk and the most rapidly rising segment of the population for autoimmunity What to know about antibiotic use The time and place for antibiotics and what to do if kids need them When antibiotics can be avoided and what to try instead Antibiotics are the single biggest disrupter of the gut microbiome Some experts think that antibiotic resistance will be a leading cause of death by 2050 As much as 70% of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessary Ways to recover from antibiotic use Six questions to ask if your child is prescribed an antibiotic Tips for beating ear infections in kids without antibiotics What to do when your child runs a fever and debunking some fever myths Tips that work for cold and flu in kids including a well-studied herbal remedy Resources We Mention Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience by Elisa Song, MD Get Your Child Through Flu Season Naturally Healthy Kids Happy Kids Ear Oil