In this episode I interviewed Dr. Angela Cates, a pharmacist, board certified pharmacotherapy specialist, and certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Cates is the founder of Cultivate Health & Wellness, a functional medicine practice, with a focus on the gut-brain connection.
Golden nuggets from the episode:
✨Causes of ADHD, depression and anxiety in kids
✨Gut-brain connection
✨Supporting your gut health before conception and during pregnancy
✨How to optimize children’s gut microbiome starting in the womb and beyond
✨The first 1000 days of development
✨Alternatives to “seed” your newborns microbiome if born via C-section
✨Early potential signs of ADHD
✨Tips for screen time
✨Practical tips to support optimal health for kids
In this episode:
00:00 Pharmacist turned to functional medicine due to son's health struggles.
04:15 Parent questions medication efficacy for son with ADHD, pharmacist role.
08:29 A healthy gut barrier absorbs nutrients, while a leaky gut allows foreign particles to enter, leading to inflammation and potential brain inflammation. Gut bacteria also influence neurotransmitter production and the body's stress response.
12:58 Eat prebiotic foods or take supplements, address infections, de-stress, and aim for vaginal birth.
15:26 Early brain and gut development, support microbiome with exposure, prebiotics, and probiotics.
20:57 Knowledge empowers parents to advocate for their child's health and development. Environmental factors can influence gene expression and impact health at any time.
24:07 ADHD symptoms: restlessness, difficulty focusing, rigid thinking, emotional regulation, girls may show inattention and anxiety.
25:37 The speaker discusses the impact of outdoor time and less structured schooling on children's mental well-being. They suggest forest, Montessori, and Waldorf schools as alternatives.
29:45 Exposure to environmental factors and technology affects mental health and well-being, especially for kids. Asking for simple recommendations for diet and supplementation to support everyone.
34:15 Focus on most used/eaten items, prioritize organic products.
37:16 The importance of support for advocating child's health.
39:30 Thank you for watching, see you soon.
Connect with Dr. Angela here:
Instagram: @drangelacates
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cates Free discovery call: https://calendly.com/angelacates/10min
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