The Hidden Cause of Your Child’s Allergies, Sleep Problems & Behavior Issues — with Dr. Elisa Song
Podcast: When Millennials Become MomsPublished On: Tue Sep 02 2025
Description: In this episode, Dr. Elisa Song—pediatrician, integrative medicine expert, and author—joins us to unpack the incredible role gut health plays in our kids’ overall well-being. From allergies and eczema to sleep, behavior, and even mental health, the gut truly touches every aspect of a child’s life. We discuss how parents can test their child’s microbiome with Tiny Health, what supplements are actually helpful (and why multivitamins often fall short), and daily lifestyle changes that make a real difference. Dr. Song also shares practical advice on probiotics, regulating the nervous system, and how to bring your pediatrician on board with a functional medicine approach. Plus, Natasha shares her favorite gut-friendly snack! Episode Notes & Timestamps 1:10 — Gut health and why it plays a crucial role in children’s health 5:00 — The link between gut health and allergies, eczema, sleep issues, and behavior 8:00 — How parents can test their child’s gut health using Tiny Health - https://www.tinyhealth.com 12:00 — How often to test and why follow-ups matter 13:00 — Reviewing Natasha’s kids’ test results 19:00 — Supplements recommended based on test findings 25:00 — The gut–mental health connection 29:00 — Vitamin production in the gut 30:00 — Why multivitamins don’t always work 31:00 — Baseline supplements Dr. Song recommends for most children 38:00 — Daily lifestyle changes that support gut health 42:00 — Regulating the nervous system for kids and teens 43:00 — How to choose the right probiotic for your child 46:00 — Natasha’s favorite gut-friendly snack 49:00 — How to get your doctor on board with functional medicine Links Tiny Health -https://www.tinyhealth.com HMO supplement - layer origin -https://amzn.to/4mBlam2 and begin health https://amzn.to/41oUbBR
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