If we want to create a society of strong, healthy, happy humans, our best bet is to start early. If we can instill healthy habits into our kids today, the effects will pay off for decades to come. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about what it takes to raise healthy kids in our modern world.

On this compilation of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about developing healthy habits across the board. We’re covering topics like nutrition and environment, screentime and activity, as well as common medications and procedures. You’re going to learn about optimizing your kids’ gut health, lowering their cortisol levels, and so much more.

This compilation episode features some of the brightest minds in the sphere of children’s health, including pediatricians and bestselling authors. The shared goal of creating healthy kids is something we can all agree on, so I hope this episode will inspire positive change in your family’s routines. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

Why food quality matters when it comes to children’s health. (9:23)
How the overall toxic load of our environment is impacting hormones. (10:56)
The role that blue light exposure plays in increasing cortisol levels. (14:29)
Why free play is important for creating happy, healthy kids. (15:11)
The importance of healthy fats in kids’ diets. (21:57)
What percentage of children have a chronic disease. (25:42)
How our modern lifestyle contributes to rising rates of health conditions. (27:19)
Why lifestyle interventions can often minimize symptoms or reverse disease. (28:25)
The impact that sugar has on kids’ developing brains. (32:28)
A shared goal among parents and pediatricians. (34:51)
The #1 thing you can do to make better food choices for your family. (38:59)
How simply cooking at home can improve your family’s health outcomes. (43:21)
What percentage of antibiotics prescriptions are inaccurately prescribed. (47:18)
How antibiotics impact an infant’s microbiome. (48:38)
The role of polypharmacy in our suboptimal health outcomes. (51:31)
What the purpose of your tonsils is, and how to avoid a tonsillectomy. (55:40)
How gut problems can manifest in a variety of symptoms. (1:00:15)
Three things to feed your children for better microbial health. (1:04:35)

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Why Chronic Diseases Are Exploding at Earlier Ages - Hear the full interview with Dr. Tasneem Bhatia
This Has the Biggest Impact on Your Child’s Health - Listen to the full interview with Dr. Joel Gator
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Healthier Kids - Hear the full interview with Dr. Elisa Song

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