<p>Dr. Elisa Song is an integrative pediatrician and author of 'Healthy Kids, Happy Kids.' She joins Dr. Stephanie to discuss the judicious use of antibiotics in early childhood and their long-term impacts on mental health, the role of fevers in the immune response, and natural remedies for minor illnesses.</p><p>This episode highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome, practical steps to restore gut health after antibiotic use, how we have misunderstood fevers, and the negative effects of added sugars on children's diets. Kickstart your child's school season with this informative episode with Dr. Elisa Song.</p><p>Episode Overview:<br>0:00 Intro/Teaser<br>2:36 Restoring Gut Health in Children<br>5:32 Understanding the Impact of Childhood Gut Health<br>18:52 Antibiotic Use in Children<br>29:23 Optimal Approach to Child Illness<br>40:05 Fever Management in Children<br>49:52 Natural Fever Management Techniques in Children<br>53:59 Restoring Gut Health After Illness<br>1:06:33 The Power of Fermented Foods<br>1:12:20 Managing Added Sugar Intake in Kids</p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p><p>In-utero antibiotic exposure and subsequent infections in infancy: a register-based cohort study with sibling analysis - <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589933323000022">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589933323000022</a></p><p>Pelargonium Sidoides - <a href="https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1135/pelargonium-sidoides">https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1135/pelargonium-sidoides</a></p><p>Aconitum Napellus - <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Aconitum+Napellus+">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Aconitum+Napellus+</a></p><p>Fever management: Evidence vs current practice - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145646/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145646/</a></p><p>Homeopathic Oscillococcinum® for preventing and treating influenza and influenza-like illness - <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25629583/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25629583/</a></p><p>Health Benefits of Saccharomyces Boulardii - <a href="https://www.health.com/saccharomyces-boulardii-8628939">https://www.health.com/saccharomyces-boulardii-8628939</a></p><p>Fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity, decreases inflammatory proteins, study finds - <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation">https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation</a></p><p>Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/healthy-kids-happy-kids-elisa-song">https://www.harpercollins.com/products/healthy-kids-happy-kids-elisa-song</a></p><p>Bio:<br>Dr. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children. Dr. Song is chair of A4M’s pediatric education and has been featured on BloomTV, Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, National Geographic, PopSugar, Parents, Motherly, Parade, Verywell Health, and New York Post. More info at <a href="https://healthykidshappykids.com/">https://healthykidshappykids.com/</a><br> </p><p>We are grateful to our sponsors:</p><p>TIMELINE Skin Care</p><p>Feeling tired and having no energy does not have to be your fate. Mitopure is a supplement and skin health line that helps improve energy at the level of the mitochondria so that you can continue to engage in the activities you love. Go to <a href="https://timelinenutrition.com/better">https://timelinenutrition.com/better</a> and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order.</p><p>BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask</p><p>I am doubling down on this year for my best skin ever. The Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask helps with glowing, younger, firmer-looking skin with minimal effort or time AND without really changing your usual day or night routine. Head over to <a href="https://boncharge.com/better">https://boncharge.com/better</a> and use the discount code BETTER at checkout to get 15% off your entire cart.</p><p>EQUIP Prime Protein</p><p>Equip Foods Prime Protein is a complete bovine protein with the nutritional equivalent of 4-ounces of grass-fed beef. The best part is, it tastes like dessert, not beef. I use it all the time in my baking efforts when I'm trying to sneak in more protein. Head over to <a href="https://equipfoods.com/better">https://equipfoods.com/better</a> and use code BETTER at checkout to get 20% off of your order.</p>