We interviewed Madiha Saeed MD ABIHM about tips and strategies for getting kids off medications. You can watch the replay below. Please note that you will be asked to enter your email address at the 30-minute mark to continue viewing.

Getting Kids off Medications

At least 20% of children these days are on medication for chronic health conditions. For kids with conditions such as allergies, asthma, ADHD, autoimmune disorders, mood disorders and other chronic health conditions, it’s common to be on multiple medications. What most parents may not understand is that these medications may simply be band-aids to reduce symptoms that don’t address the root causes of these conditions.

In This Webinar

In this webinar, Madiha Saeed MD tells us how we can be getting kids of medications for these chronic conditions. Some of these tips include:

• Changing the diet
• Healing the gut
• Testing for food sensitivities and intolerances
• Correcting gut dysbiosis
• Lowering inflammation
• Optimizing blood sugar
• Correcting nutritional deficiencies
• Supporting the immune system

Key Discussions

These discussions underscore the importance of a comprehensive, integrative approach to children’s health, focusing on root causes, empowering knowledge, and holistic wellness practices.

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic symptoms in children are often a result of underlying inflammation, which can manifest in various ways, including psychological, neurological, cardiovascular, and digestive issues. Addressing the root cause of this inflammation can lead to significant improvements in multiple symptoms simultaneously.

Holistic and Integrative Approaches

A holistic approach that includes diet changes, managing nutritional deficiencies, and addressing gut health can significantly improve children’s overall health. Integrative modalities such as homeopathy, supplements, and lifestyle changes are vital for comprehensive health management.

Empowerment and Education

Educating and empowering children with knowledge about healthy eating and self-care practices encourages them to be mindful and take charge of their own health. This empowerment helps them make healthier choices and advocate for their well-being.

Detoxification and Reducing Exposures

Detoxifying the body by reducing exposure to environmental toxins, improving diet, and using natural products can improve health outcomes. Methods such as consuming sulfur-rich foods, engaging in physical activities that promote detoxification, and improving indoor air quality are recommended strategies.

Gratitude and Mindfulness

Practicing gratitude and mindfulness promotes emotional strength, self-regulation, and optimizes brain function. These practices help children develop positive neural connections, counteract negativity, and contribute to a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Recommended books, sponsoring Documenting Hope project, health study.
08:35 Emergency, promise, self-care, parenting, medicine, integration, discovery.
14:11 Advocating for education to optimize child’s well-being.
19:43 Love, attachment, and empathy benefit brain health.
23:01 Children need rules for their developing brains.
27:20 Gratitude and empowerment for parenting in today’s world.
34:27 Depression in children leads to health risks.
40:38 Achieving optimal health through lifestyle balance and correction.
47:22 Collaborate to understand gut, improve health together.
49:20 Blood work panel, self-created plan, food sensitivities.
55:38 Substitute lentil pasta and hide in veggies.
01:04:18 Quick meals, prepare eggs and vegetables.
01:08:52 Detoxification critical for children’s health due to toxins.
01:11:13 Cold-hot shower challenge for blood vessel health.
01:17:33 Consider spore probiotics and environmental testing for health.
01:24:08 Making fun smoothie bowls for kids daily.
01:28:15 Making salads with lettuce, dandelion greens, and homemade dressing.

About Madiha M. Saeed MD ABIHM

In 2010, Dr. Saeed joined Physicians HolisticHealth Alliance in South Bend, Indiana. As an integrative holistic family physician, Dr. Saeed witnessed the struggles each patient experienced as they sought to heal their underlying issues, and their frustration about where to begin. With her team at Physicians HolisticHealth Alliance, she was determined to get to the root of disease. She poured over hundreds of books from top professionals in holistic healing, delved into research studies, and examined the common factors in her patients’ numerous success stories.

Dr. Saeed’s enthusiasm is demonstrated in her numerous public speaking engagements and her growing social media presence as HolisticMom, MD . She has had numerous articles published in Holistic Primary Care magazine, which called Dr. Saeed “an emerging voice for the next generation of holistic physicians.” Dr. Saeed also writes for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and is a member of their social media team. The AIHM has featured her in a member spotlight titled “Walking the Talk: One Member Brings Holism Everywhere She Goes.”

She is the author of the best-selling book, The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease and The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting Healthy Brains and Bodies in a Changing World. You can find out more about her and her practice at her website www.holisticmommd.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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