Many of us dream of finding the perfect holistic pediatrician just a short drive from our homes. It’s not so easy, so today I bring one to you!
Elisa Song, MD, is a holistic pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom of two. In this episode, she tackles all the tough subjects for parents and explains when to bring down a fever and when not to, what to do about ear infections, and what she thinks about vaccines (it may surprise you).
A Holistic Pediatrician, At Your Service
Thankfully, it’s not often that we have to visit the doctor with a sick child over something life-threatening. More than likely we’re visiting our pediatricians over common childhood ailments like cold, cough, fever, flu, sore throats, or … the #1 reason kids go to the doctor … earaches.
In this one-on-one sit down with Dr. Song, I ask all the burning questions that keep us moms up at night (literally).
There is such a wealth of resources in this episode you might want to take notes! To help, I’ve listed most of the natural remedies Dr. Song talks about at the end of the show notes.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:

why fevers in children are actually a good thing most of the time … and how to tell when they’re not
the reason Dr. Song doesn’t recommend bringing down most fevers
if febrile seizures are dangerous, and what to do if one happens
when it is ok (and good) to be a couch potato
the problem with Tylenol and why Dr. Song recommends ibuprofen instead
the 3 atopic diseases of childhood—asthma, allergies, and eczema—and why they’re connected
earaches: whether antibiotics are effective and what else you can use
how to rehabilitate your child’s gut health after antibiotics
the one culprit contributing to almost all chronic ear infections
herbs that are proven more effective than antibiotics for ear infections
why homeopathy isn’t quack medicine
how to use essential oils safely for fevers, chills, colds, and other common kid ailments
the acupressure point on the hand that helps with earaches
the supplements Dr. Song recommends for all her patients for general health and immunity
whether Vitamin D 25 hydroxy levels really need supplementation in children, and what levels to aim for
one simple tip to stop your kids from getting a cold or illness (to try after school, parties, etc.)
Dr. Song’s take on the flu shot and other ideas about fighting flu
gut dysbiosis: what it is and why we should know about it
Dr. Song’s “5-R” healing program for children with chronic health conditions
why eczema and asthma may be autoimmune in nature
the things that can trigger eczema or asthma and how to figure it out
what to do internally and topically for eczema and skin problems
how to do an elimination diet for your chi