Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Welcome to Holistic Health for Happy Kids, the podcast for parents dedicated to raising resilient, healthy children naturally. Join us as we explore practical, holistic approaches to common childhood health concerns—from strengthening immunity and easing fussy eating to managing allergies, skin issues, and more. Each episode dives into naturopathic insights, nutrition tips, and effective lifestyle changes designed to support kids’ well-being from the inside out. Empower yourself with expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable steps to nurture happier, healthier kids.
Holistic Health for Happy Kids
Episode 24: A Holistic Approach to PANS in Kids with Dr Elisa Song
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This week we’re joined by Dr Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, and UCSF-trained integrative paediatrician with over 25 years of experience, who is on a mission to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic care for our kids. We're chatting all about Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), what it actually looks like for families and why symptoms can sometimes seem to appear overnight. If you’re feeling overwhelmed trying to connect the dots with your child’s behaviour, health, or sudden changes, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, supported, and empowered.
In this episode, we explore:
- What a PANS diagnosis means
- The difference between PANS and PANDAS
- Identifying symptoms and finding the triggers
- Links to gut health, diet and PANS
- The importance of prebiotics
- Lifestyle changes to support PANS
- How vagus nerve support and acupressure can help
- The role of medication in PANS
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