NBS #123: The Hidden Cause of Eczema, Allergies, and Asthma in Kids

Send us Fan MailWhat if your child’s eczema is not just a skin issue?In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with naturopathic pediatric practitioner Dr. Lindsay Hollister, ND to talk about childhood chronic illness, the hidden role of toxicities and deficiencies, and why symptoms like eczema, allergies, constipation, and asthma are often misunderstood.They discuss how mold exposure, environmental toxicities, disrupted gut health, and nutrient deficiencies may be contributing to chronic symptoms in kids, and why so many common issues are being normalized instead of investigated.Timestamps00:00 Intro: Dr. Lindsay Hollister joins the show00:18 Her journey into naturopathic medicine started as a frustrated mom01:30 Why conventional medicine often lacks an off-ramp after medication03:20 Reactive care vs proactive and transformational care04:25 Toxicities and deficiencies as a roadmap for root causes05:34 Can chronic illness start in childhood?06:40 Why mold is one of the most underdiagnosed contributors to childhood illness08:15 Why homes can look beautiful and still have serious mold problems09:34 What symptoms make her think a child’s environment needs to be investigated10:27 What eczema actually is12:24 The connection between eczema, allergies, asthma, and mold13:50 How often mold is missed in pediatric cases16:38 Other immune symptoms she sees in kids18:08 Toxicity, heavy metals, microplastics, and modern exposures19:45 A quick discussion on homeopathy22:48 Why are we sicker than ever?26:26 Testing in children: stool, urine, and when to avoid overtesting28:38 Insurance limitations and how she works around them33:21 The biggest lie she sees in medicine34:24 Common deficiencies in kids35:34 What parents can do to calmly decode symptoms38:09 Hydration, minerals, and foundational nutrition39:21 What to say to parents who are being medically gaslit40:26 A controversy she believes turned out to be true: Tylenol42:14 When should parents actually worry about fever?44:56 What febrile seizures are46:15 Michael shares a scary story about his daughter passing out as a child49:50 Final encouragement for parents50:51 Where to find Dr. Hollister and her resources-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 About Dr. Lindsay:Dr. Lindsay Hollister is a Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of The Organic Cure. She is leading a movement to shift pediatric health from "transactional sick care" to "transformational healing." Dr. Lindsay bridges the gap between hard science and maternal intuition, teaching parents to decode their children's symptoms—from eczema to behavioral shifts—not as problems to be fixed, but as a language to be understood. She doesn't just treat patients; she trains parents to become the experts on their own families.🔵 Follow her:Website: https://theorganiccure.comInstagram: @theorganiccureTikTok: @theorganiccureFree Guides: https://stan.store/theorganiccure-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.comLearn More:https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ https://www.homecleanse.com/shopLet’s Connect...Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubinoFB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/