497: Dr. Joel Warsh on Integrative Pediatric Care and Combining Western and Alternative Medicine

Today on the podcast, I’m here with Dr. Joel Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician in Los Angeles who specializes in integrative medicine. We talk all about raising healthy kids using integrative pediatric options by combining Western and alternative medicine. One of my favorite quotes from this episode is, “It’s not a doctor’s job to tell people what to do, it’s a doctor’s job to teach people what to do.” And he does a lot of teaching in this interview. We touch on different aspects of pediatric care and integrative medicine today, including all the hot topics such as what to do about a fever, ways to address things like eczema and allergies, why all childhood illnesses are on the rise, what to do about behavioral issues, why the vast majority of health can be resolved at home, why he rarely prescribes antibiotics, and so much more. He offers peace of mind for parents about how most childhood illnesses pass quickly on their own and don’t actually need care, but he gives advice on what to do if you encounter one that does require medical attention. So, without further ado, let’s hear from Dr. Joel. Episode Highlights With Dr. Joel Warsh Why parents are increasingly frustrated with the current medical system How working with your pediatrician should be a partnership The reason illnesses are on the rise, even in children Difference between conventional care, which treats acute illness, and optimal care Why diabetes rates in children have doubled in the last two years His SEEDS of health for kids: Stress, Environment, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep The number one thing we can do to change our health Why cooking at home is one of the best health changes you can make The benefits of working with a team of doctors instead of a single doctor How often medication is actually necessary vs. the vast majority of illnesses that get resolved without it Why avoiding antibiotics when they aren’t needed is so important The reason he almost never prescribes antibiotics and uses them less than 1% of the time Why a fever isn’t usually a bad thing and what to do about it Natural ways to tackle a fever or minor illness Why it’s important to remember that it’s normal for kids to get sick How Western and alternative medicine are starting to blend together The three big things that parenting books get wrong about raising healthy children How kids are more frequently labeled with behavioral concerns now What the most important thing often missed in medical care How changing our kids’ diets can improve symptoms and reduce chemical exposure/overload Resources We Mention Dr. Joel’s website Dr. Joel’s Instagram account Guinness World Records 2022 Elderberry syrup recipe Genexa Remedies for Kids Positive Parenting Course More From Wellness Mama 262: Dr. Andrew Weil on Integrative Medicine, Reducing Inflammation & Most Important Factors for Health 478: Dr. Sheila Kilbane on 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses 451: Dr. Roseann on How to Develop Resilience and Support Kids With ADHD, OCD, LD, or PANS/PANDAS Kids 344: Get Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Yelling, or Losing Control With Amy From Positive Parenting Solutions 335: How the Food Industry Preys on Children & How to Fix It (With Dr. Mark Hyman) 133: GMOs, Glyphosate, Organic Food & What’s Making Our Children Sick 421: Getting Rid of Eczema for Good With Dr. Ana-Maria Temple 92: A Holistic Pediatrician Talks Ear Infections, Fevers, & Vaccines 13: Vitality & Healthy Children Natural Remedies for ADHD in Children Vitamins and Supplements for Children Why I Don’t Reduce a Fever & And What I Do Instead Health Benefits of Essential Oils Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well. Read TranscriptChild: Welcome to my

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