We interviewed Josie Nelson, founder of Integrative Health Strategies, program director of the Documenting Hope Project, and co-developer of the CHIRP™ Survey, about cultivating resilience for reversing chronic health conditions. You can watch the replay below. Please note that you will be asked to provide your email address at the 30-minute mark to continue viewing the replay.
In This Webinar
Whether you’ve “been there, done that” with approaches to your child’s health condition or are just getting started, you won’t want to miss our conversation with Josie Nelson. We talked about ways to cultivate resilience in your child’s health, such as:
- Removing obstacles to the healing process (and adding supports)
- What to do when expensive integrative care is out of reach
- Why we often overlook the fundamentals (and how to get back to them)
- Getting support from your child’s primary care provider (really)
- How to leverage other health practitioners (and when)
- Where to find the best clues (even when you’ve been there/done that)
- Taking a deeper dive into your child’s health history (and why that matters)
Josie highlighted the importance of a comprehensive, individualized, and collaborative approach to managing chronic health conditions, emphasizing the role of both parents and healthcare providers in fostering health and resilience.
Key Discussions
Root Causes of Chronic Health Conditions
Identifying and addressing the root causes such as the total load of individual stressors, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxicity, and missed developmental milestones is crucial for managing chronic health conditions in children.
Parental Involvement and Stress Management
A calm and centered parental presence has a positive influence on a child’s health. Parents should be actively involved in treatment decisions and manage their own stress and fears effectively.
Holistic and Individualized Health Approaches
A holistic approach that incorporates multiple facets such as diet, sleep, emotional well-being, and developmental milestones is essential. This approach should be tailored to individual needs for effective health and resilience improvement.
Collaboration with Healthcare Providers
Effective management of chronic health conditions often requires collaboration with multiple healthcare providers. Parents should also be open to seeking alternative opinions and ensuring that all treatment decisions are informed and individualized.
Resilience and Potential for Improvement at Any Age
The resilience of children and adults, including those with developmental challenges, should not be underestimated. Continuous effort and the right support systems can lead to significant health improvements irrespective of age.
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Seeking understanding, learning and problem-solving with dedication.
09:42 Understanding root causes of childhood chronic conditions.
13:40 Parental stress impacts child’s developmental milestones.
21:48 Stress reduction is key for better healing.
27:01 Complex dysregulation, importance of foundational elements, using stool tests.
32:12 Lab tests are important for chronic conditions.
39:42 Understanding challenges in regulating sleep.
43:03 Improving sleep habits for children with health conditions.
49:44 Comprehensive online CHIRP™ Survey for holistic child health.
53:16 Encourage parents to fill out CHIRP™ Survey.
58:09 Hope for widespread use of interactive medical platform.
01:06:35 Belief affects outcome, as seen in study.
01:10:30 Obstacles in autism healing and the resilience.
01:17:51 Trust, respect, and consider alternative healthcare options.
01:23:43 Finding centering place amidst life’s challenges.
01:27:03 Parents’ stress impacts children; acknowledge and manage.
01:33:43 Internet offers wonderful support but tread carefully.
01:37:00 PubMed lists peer-reviewed medical research on autism.
01:47:30 Spread word about valuable, comprehensive child health research.
About Josie Nelson
Josie Nelson is the founder of Integrative Health Strategies, a consulting firm dedicated to the prevention and reversal of chronic health conditions.
She is the Program Director of the Documenting Hope Project and co-developer of the CHIRP™ Survey. Her areas of study include functional laboratory tests and supplementation, trans-disciplinary collaboration and Chinese medicine.
You can find out more about her and her work at her website www.integrativehealthstrategies.com.
Disclaimer
This webinar is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Epidemic Answers has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this webinar.
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