Healthy Gut, Happy Kids: Understanding Microbiome Health in Pediatrics with Dr. Elisa Song: Episode Rerun
Update: 2025-06-10
Description
In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Elisa Song—pediatrician, integrative medicine expert, and author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. As the founder of Whole Family Wellness, Dr. Song has dedicated her career to empowering parents with science-backed, holistic strategies to raise resilient, thriving children.
We explore the foundational role of gut health in childhood development, how added sugars and processed foods harm the microbiome, and why the key to lifelong health starts with the smallest daily habits. Dr. Song also introduces her five pillars of pediatric gut health and highlights the powerful connection between the gut and the brain in kids.
You’ll learn:
- How gut health influences childhood development and disease
- Holistic approaches to managing pediatric health concerns
- The five pillars of a healthy gut for children
- How added sugar and ultra-processed foods impact the brain
- The connection between gut health and mental health in kids
This episode is a must-listen for parents, pediatric professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how to support children's health with compassion, nutrition, and science.
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Guest Details:
- Dr. Elisa Song’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok
- Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Book
- Whole Family Wellness Website
- CEDH USA Website
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- Rupa Health's Website
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- Rupa Health Reference Guide
- Rupa Health Magazine
Timestamps
47:19 - How Gut Health and Natural Remedies Can Enhance Your Child's Immunity
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