15. A Plea for Our Children's Health with Pediatrician Divina Lopez

Send Naihomy encouraging words!💕Unlock the keys to a healthier generation as pediatrician and holistic health advocate Divina Lopez joins me to discuss the urgent shifts in children's health we're witnessing. Together, we navigate the complex waters of childhood obesity and type two diabetes, emphasizing the power of family involvement and the essential building blocks of diet, exercise, and mental well-being. This isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action for parents and guardians to become beacons of health for our young ones, armed with insight and determination to set transformative habits early in life.I'm committed to tackling the real challenges families face in adopting healthier lifestyles. Divina and I share personal stories and the courageous steps we've taken despite societal and cultural opposition to protect our children's health. From addressing the judgment that comes with lifestyle changes to advocating for natural remedies over quick-fix solutions, we're shedding light on the importance of nurturing our children's future with care and wisdom instead of succumbing to harmful shortcuts.Prepare to be moved by remarkable real-life success stories demonstrating the profound impact of nutrition on a child's development and behavior. As we dissect the addictive nature of sugar and processed foods, we arm you with strategies to combat manipulative marketing and establish enduring, healthy habits. Remember, subscribing to WELLTHY Generation Podcast means joining a community dedicated to creating a legacy of health that our children can carry forward. Let's embrace this journey together, fostering a balance that ensures our little ones grow to lead vibrant, health-conscious lives.ABOUT DR. DIVINA LOPEZDr. Divina Lopez is not your ordinary pediatrician! Her medical journey has taken herfrom private practice to school doctor and even to urgent care and the courtroom.During the height of the pandemic, she shared tips on Telemundo and Univision on howto treat respiratory conditions in children and advice on using telemedicine as analternative to in-person doctor’s visits. Her mission is to educate new or expectingparents and give empowering advice to help them raise happy and healthy babies. When she saw a need in her community for a space to discuss breaking generationaltrauma, she created it. Now she leads monthly meetings and provides resources both inEnglish and Spanish for Latinx parents. The two e-books she shares are The NewMama Guide, What They Didn’t Tell You at the Hospital and The Ultimate Dad’s Guideto the Delivery Room. Through her own motherhood journey and raising a wonderfulchild living with autism, she’s learned the importance of advocating for herself andothers. It reminds her that she is serving a purpose in her current field of public health. You may have seen her work as a Forbes Health contributor, The EveryMom, SheKnows, Latin Connection or as part of The Power to Protect New Jersey Campaign forthe flu vaccine. She was nominated as one of NJ Favorite Kids’ Docs from New JerseyFamily Magazine. Dr. Divina’s website is catered to new parents where she features herpodcast called “Dancing into Parenthood” and accompanying digital program for newparents. You can find her dancing salsa while educating the masses on Thank you so much for listening! Book a Free Consultation Call for Food & Hormone Health Coaching Follow me on Instagram Visit my website & sign up for my newsletter