Episode 135: Uncovering the cause of your kids tummy troubles

09/30/23 • 30 min

We are starting a new gut health podcast series this week, which is my favourite topic to share with you all. Over the next four weeks, we will be diving into uncovering the cause of your kid's digestive symptoms or tummy troubles.
As an experienced naturopath, I am here to help you unravel the root cause of gut issues rather than simply treating the symptoms. We will start this episode by discussing the contrast between the Western Medical approach and the naturopathic approach when it comes to digestive issues.
We will then move on to discussing the following:

Examining some specific digestive ailments such as constipation, diarrhea, reflux/GERD, abdominal cramping, and gastrointestinal infections that are common in children;
We'll discuss the underlying causes of these digestive issues;
The diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect your child's gut microbiome;
The role of food sensitivities and weakened immune systems in recurrent infections.

I'm excited for you to dive into this episode and explore the underlying causes of your kids' tummy troubles and the natural ways you can treat them. And, remember, this is just the beginning of our gut health series - so stay tuned for more educational episodes.
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Examining some specific digestive ailments such as constipation, diarrhea, reflux/GERD, abdominal cramping, and gastrointestinal infections that are common in children;
We'll discuss the underlying causes of these digestive issues;
The diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors that affect your child's gut microbiome;
The role of food sensitivities and weakened immune systems in recurrent infections.

Looking for personalised support? Book a consultation with our online clinic here.

Say Goodbye to Snotty, Sick Days this Winter

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Save your seat here

Discover natural, proven ways to help your kids stay healthy through winter — without relying on antibiotics, endless doctor visits, or over-the-counter medications.

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Episode 134: The Unseen Enemy: How Mould Affects Our Health

Are you wondering why you or your child can't seem to shake off those allergy or asthma symptoms? It's time to consider the possible role of an unseen culprit - mould. In this revealing discussion, I will be unraveling how mould could be igniting allergic and inflammatory reactions in many of us.
In the final episode of our environmental allergies series, we will be diving deep into mould, and touching on:

What is mould, where it can be found, and why mould is a bigger issue now than ever before;
Why some people aren't affected by mould while others are significantly affected;
Symptoms and potentially misdiagnosed conditions related to mould exposure including:
- Fatigue;
- Respiratory issues: recurrent colds/flu, asthma, bronchitis and more;
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;
- Brain fog, headaches, cognitive delay;
- Fibromyalgia, and muscle inflammation;
- CIRS - Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome;
The cause of mould, and how to determine if your house or a building you attend is affected by mould;
What leads to mould in a building, and common sources of water damage in a home;
Navigating the complexities of mould testing in a home, and why it's essential to hire a building biologist or an IICRC Accredited Mould Remediator;
Why we shouldn't use bleach on mould, and how to safely remove mould.

Episode Links:

Listen to Episode 131: Does Your Child Have A Dust Mite Allergy?
Listen to Episode 132: Environmental Allergies: A discussion on hay fever and pollens.
Listen to Episode 134: Breathe Easy: Controlling Asthma the Natural Way.
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Purchase Healthy Home, Healthy Families book here.

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Episode 136: A Holistic Approach to Managing Allergies and Intolerances in Children

Have you ever wondered why allergies and intolerances, especially in children, are skyrocketing in Australia? Or if our medical system's approach to these conditions is falling short? Join us as we delve deep into the perplexing issue of food allergies and intolerances in children in Part 2 of our Gut Health Podcast Series. If you missed Part 1, click here to learn more about the underlying causes of tummy issues such as constipation, reflux, and tummy aches (plus many more).
In today's episode, I will be sharing insights on:

The rise of allergic diseases, and the statistics behind this;
The complexities of the hygiene hypothesis;
Allergies vs. intolerances, including information on IgE and IgG reactions;
We'll question the traditional medical approach which focuses on relieving symptoms, rather than underlying causes;
The dangers of cutting out many food groups long term;
I will discuss the crucial role diet and holistic strategies play in managing these conditions.
The importance of improving gut function and immune tolerance, focusing on four main areas including:
- Enzyme production;
- The role of bacteria in the gut, including diversity and balancing bacterial strains;
- The integrity of the gut wall;
- The role the immune system plays, and how to improve immune tolerance.

Episode Links:

Listen to Episode 6: The Hygiene Hypothesis & Allergies in Kids
Listen to Episode 127: Navigating Food Intolerances in Kids: Insights from Clinical Nutritionist Melissa Kirkwood

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Natural Super Kids Podcast - Episode 135: Uncovering the cause of your kids tummy troubles

Transcript

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Welcome to the Natural Super Kids podcast , where you will discover practical strategies to inspire you to boost the health and nutrition of your kids . I'm Jessica Donovan , a qualified naturopath specialising in kids health , and I want to make it as easy as possible for you to raise healthy and happy kids . Let's get into it .

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