#298 Why Half of Our Children Have Chronic Diseases: Insights from Pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh

In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu speak with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh on the topic of why half of our children have a chronic disease. They discuss environmental toxins, food and nutritional issues, the lack of individualized care, and the broken state of the current medical system. Dr. Joel also shares his thoughts on the importance of minimizing antibiotic use, his approach to counseling couples as a pediatrician & conscious parenting, and his perspective on fevers in babies and treatment.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Two major factors contributing to chronic childhood diseases
• Benefits of individualized care and health checks for children
• Antibiotic use in children & its consequences
• Addressing the problems with our current medical system
• Dr. Joel’s insight on conscious parenting
• Fevers in babies: Dr. Joel’s tips for treatment

Bio: Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician based in Los Angeles who specializes in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. He completed his medical training at Thomas Jefferson Medical College and his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA). He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has been featured in documentaries, films, podcasts, and articles. He is the founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, and the Parenting Masterclass Series Raising Amazing. He is also an author and consultant for health and wellness brands.

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Resources:

• Instagram: @drjoelgator 
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