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Ask a Pediatrician

Ask a Pediatrician

Dr. Hilary McClafferty

Hosted by Dr. Hilary McClafferty, an internationally respected integrative pediatrician and Founder/CEO of the Academy of Pediatric Integrative Medicine (www.apim.org), this podcast covers topics on top of mind of parents of kids of all ages from nutrition, supplement use, stress management strategies, mind-body medicine, sleep, behavioral health, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, gut issues, asthma, children living with chronic health issues, environmental health, children's preventive health and more. In interviews with expert colleagues, Dr. McClafferty and her guests will help unravel your questions and provide evidence-based information to help you be a more confident and successful parent in these complex times.
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Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa is Board certified in Internal Medicine, and an expert in Ayurveda, Lifestyle Medicine and Integrative Medicine. In this interview she discusses the principles of Ayurveda through a pediatric lens.
Resources:
Benson - Henry Institute: Relaxation Response and Resiliency Training
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4603901/
Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa:
https://drsirichand.com
Hear more from Dr. Khalsa on the Physician Thriving podcast:
https://www.physicianthriving.org/292739/9254792-dr-siri-chand-khalsa-a-healing-perspective-on-physician-wellbeing

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Dr. Elizabeth Thompson is the Founder and CEO of the National Centre for Integrative Medicine in the United Kingdom and a Consultant in Palliative Care with extensive training and expertise in complementary therapies. This episode explores her journey through medical training and her path to visionary leadership in the field of integrative medicine for children and adults in the UK and beyond.
Dr. Thompson is also President of the forthcoming European Congress for Integrative Medicine taking place in London, UK, in November 5-7, 2021, more here: https://www.ecimcongress.com
National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM)

Clinic: Litfield Medical Centre, 1 Litfield Place, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 3LS

Office: Rodney House, Clifton Down Road, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4AL

0117 370 1875

www.ncim.org.uk

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Dr. Shiu-Lin Tsai is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (in Emergency Medicine) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Executive Committee, Section on Integrative Medicine. She is Board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine and in medical acupuncture. She is recent past Co-Chair of the Special Interest Group in Pediatric Integrative Medicine in the Pediatric Academic Society, and teaches locally and nationally on pediatric integrative medicine and medical acupuncture topics and skills.

Recent publications:
Tsai SL, Bombacie M, Licursi M, Qian Y, Stiles GM, Lee MT. Acupuncture for pediatric sickle cell pain management: A promising non-opioid therapy. Complement Ther Med. 2020 Mar;49:102314. Epub 2020 Jan 10. PMID: 32147028.
Hall M, Bifano SM, Leibel L, Golding LS, Tsai SL. The Elephant in the Room: The Need for Increased Integrative Therapies in Conventional Medical Settings. Children (Basel). 2018 Nov 16;5(11):154. PMID: 30453586; PMCID: PMC6262478.
Tsai SL, Niemtzow RC, Brown M, Gold MA, Graff DM, Quah-Smith I, McClafferty H. Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in Pediatrics. Med Acupunct. 2018 Apr 1;30(2):61-67. PMID: 29937956; PMCID: PMC6011360.
Tsai SL, Fox LM, Murakami M, Tsung JW. Auricular Acupuncture in Emergency Department Treatment of Acute Pain. Ann Emerg Med. 2016 Nov;68(5):583-585. Epub 2016 Jun 8. PMID: 27287548.

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Dr. Abby Hollander is a Professor of Pediatrics and Diabetes at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She is Board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Hollander’s clinical interests include all pediatric endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus.
She is a co-leader of a multidisciplinary team providing care for children with disorders of sex development and adolescents with gender dysphoria.
Dr. Hollander has a focused interest in treatment of endocrine problems in children with brain tumors and has been a member of the multidisciplinary neuro-oncology team for St. Louis Children’s Hospital for over 15 years.
Resources for transgender youth and their families:
Parent support group—Transparent; URL: www.transparentusa.org

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Transgender Center URL: www.stlouischildrens.org, search for Transgender Center; medical co-directors are Christopher Lewis, MD and Sarah Garwood, MD

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Holly Spraker-Perlman, MD, MS, is a faulty member at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the Department of Oncology, Quality of Life and Palliative Care Division. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at Emory University and her Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Spraker-Perlman completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) and is a national leader in bringing evidence-based pediatric integrative care into the pediatric hematology/oncology population. In this interview she shares her wisdom and insights on empowering these children and their families and how these skills can be used in other children living with chronic illness or challenging diagnosis.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
https://www.stjude.org

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A conversation with Dr. AnnMing Yeh, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Dr. Yeh practices at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Children’s Health.
She completed her pediatric residency and GI fellowship at Stanford University.
Dr. Yeh’s research interests include diet therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and integrative medicine for pediatric gastroenterology. She has presented her work on fatty liver, inflammatory bowel disease and integrative medicine at national meetings.
She completed a two-year distance learning fellowship in integrative medicine through the University of Arizona where she gained additional expertise in mind-body therapies, botanicals, and nutritional supplements. With skill and compassion, Dr. Yeh treats her patients with a comprehensive, evidence-based, holistic approach. She is also a formally trained and board-certified medical acupuncturist. She is currently the program director for the nation’s premier fellowship for Pediatric Integrative Medicine at Stanford.

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Kathi Kemper, MD, PhD is an internationally respected pediatrician, researcher, author, editor, and leader in the fields of pediatric integrative medicine and physician wellbeing.
She is Past President of the Academic Pediatric Association, and founded the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Integrative Medicine.
She is the editor-in-chief of the international journal, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, and is engaged in research to promote optimal health and well-being in health professionals as well as the children and families they serve.
Dr Kemper has served on the faculty of the University of Washington, Yale, and Harvard University, and has founded three Centers for Integrative Medicine: Boston Children’s Hospital, Wake Forest University, and the Ohio State University.
She has published hundreds of peer-reviewed research papers and 4 books for the public (The Holistic Pediatrician (2 editions); Mental Health Naturally; Addressing ADD Naturally, and Authentic Healing).

As discussed in the podcast:
Inner Explorer https://innerexplorer.org
Inner Explorer is the only audio-guided mindfulness program in Education and one of the few in the field that is Formatted on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) protocol. MBSR is a very specific pathway that has been rigorously researched for nearly 40 years, with over 6000 scientific studies demonstrating proof of efficacy. Aligned with MBSR, Inner Explorer provides daily mindfulness practice that moves from concrete to more abstract concepts, while building skills of Attention, Self Awareness, Emotional Regulation and Resilience.

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Dr. Allison Ast is a Board Certified Pediatric Oncologist and Hospitalist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with fellowship training in integrative medicine. In this interview she provides a window into a world seldom experienced by most parents and shares valuable wisdom and insights on working with children and families in one of the world's most respected children's hospitals.

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Dr. Mark received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and completed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric pulmonary medicine at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. In 1999, Dr. Mark completed the first fellowship in Pediatric Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. He practices at Packard Children’s Hospital where he utilizes non-conventional approaches with patients who have chronic illnesses such asthma and cystic fibrosis. He is interested in nutrition and the mind/body approach to healing in an effort to decrease dependence on medication.
Dr. Mark is the Program Director for the Pediatric Pulmonary fellowship program, Associate Director for the Pediatric residency program and the Medical Director for the Coordinating and Optimizing Resources Effectively (CORE) Program at Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University. This innovative program assists with care coordination and communication with all health care providers for children with complex medical needs.

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Ask a Pediatrician - Integrative Pediatrics with Dr. Valerie Jacobs
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10/22/20 • 30 min

Dr. Valerie Jacobs earned her medical degree as well as her PhD in Neuro-Immunology/Pharmacology from Dartmouth College. She completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital and stayed on as faculty there at Harvard Medical School where she worked full time in the Emergency Department. It was during this time that she also completed her medical acupuncture training. She then went on to study Integrative Medicine at University of Arizona. She practices General Pediatrics at Paradise Pediatrics in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her medical interests include nutrition, mental and behavior health and integrative practices. She incorporates an evidence-based integrative and holistic approach to all her visits.

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How many episodes does Ask a Pediatrician have?

Ask a Pediatrician currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Ask a Pediatrician cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Parenting, Kids & Family, Pediatrics, Wellness, Medicine and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Ask a Pediatrician?

The episode title 'Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa: Exploring Ayurveda in Children's Health' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ask a Pediatrician?

The average episode length on Ask a Pediatrician is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ask a Pediatrician released?

Episodes of Ask a Pediatrician are typically released every 15 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of Ask a Pediatrician?

The first episode of Ask a Pediatrician was released on Jul 22, 2020.

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