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Dr. Ellie McGregor explains the often overlooked causes of childhood constipation, emphasizing the connection between digestion, nervous system health, and emotional regulation. She offers practical tips for parents to support their child's gut health and emotional well-being.Constipation can occur even if a child poops daily.Stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation are linked to digestion.Hydration, movement, and routine are key to gut health.Children's nervous system health impacts their digestion.Creating a relaxed bathroom routine helps prevent constipation. Key TopicsCauses of childhood constipationRole of nervous system and emotional healthImportance of hydration and movementTiming and routine for bathroom habitsImpact of stress and life changes on digestionChapters00:00 Understanding Constipation in Children02:25 Common Causes of Constipation05:34 The Connection Between Emotions and Digestion08:14 Practical Solutions for Managing Constipation11:14 Emotional Regulation and Gut Health12:57 Cream Modern Woman Podcast Cover.mp4#childconstipation #guthealth #nervoussystem #emotionalregulation  #pediatrichealth  #holisticmedicine This video is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/disclaimer.https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/https://www.instagram.com/middlepathpeds/

I'm back with a New Episode! Join me as I address complexities of sunscreen, vitamin D, and navigating health information overload for parents. I discuss why I believe in a balanced, middle-path approach to parenting and health decisions. The internet is full of conflicting information from health influencers and random google searches. Join me as your guide to nuanced pediatric care that meets you in the middle between holistic and conventional medicine.Sign up to my Free Newsletter https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/holistic-pediatric-newsletterGet the Free Natural Medicines Guide or Nurturing Baby Brains and Tiny Tummies https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/free-holistic-resourcesBecome a Patient at My Holistic Pediatric Practice https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/holistic-primary-pediatrics-careNeed Functional Medicine for You or Your Child?  https://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/functional-medicine-membershipsChapters00:00 Navigating the Sunscreen Dilemma02:53 Overwhelmed by Health Information05:36 Understanding Sunscreen: UVA vs. UVB08:44 Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens11:30 Environmental Impact of Sunscreens14:10 Healthy Sun Exposure and Vitamin D16:42 The Complexity of Health Decisions19:53 Finding the Middle Path in Parenting#sunscreen #vitaminD #parenting #healthinformationoverload #holisticpediatrics #skinprotection #environmentalimpact #childhealth #holisticpediatricianhttps://www.middlepathintegrativepediatrics.com/https://www.instagram.com/middlepathpeds/