What if your child’s or grandchild’s eczema, asthma, or ADHD wasn’t just a condition to manage but a signal about their overall health?
These chronic issues often seem unrelated, but they may share common roots in diet and inflammation
Even more surprising? Building strong bones and a healthy foundation for life starts much earlier than you think.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed trying to improve your child’s health, this episode is for you.
I sat down with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, holistic pediatrician and bestselling author, to explore how to reverse chronic conditions in kids, foster healthier habits, and even protect their bone health—all while keeping the process simple and practical for families.
Dr. Temple shares her story of helping her children thrive and offers actionable tips for parents and grandparents looking to make lasting changes.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 2:24 Introduction to Dr. Ana-Maria Temple
- 3:28 Her journey from traditional pediatrics to functional medicine
- 5:56 The role of sugar and processed foods in chronic diseases
- 8:21 Navigating resistance to lifestyle changes in families
- 16:54 Recap of tips for creating a health-focused environment at home
- 18:28 Linking eczema, asthma, ADHD, and other conditions to diet and inflammation
- 22:16 Osteoporosis as a pediatric condition with geriatric manifestations
- 22:36 The long-term impact of childhood nutrition on adult health
- 23:59 Identifying harmful ingredients in children’s diets, like artificial food coloring
- 30:18 Guiding family members to make positive health connections naturally
- 33:18 Key nutrients for building strong bones: Vitamin D, K2, magnesium, calcium, and more
- 42:36 Practical tips for introducing nutrient-dense foods like liver, eggs, and plant points
- 45:08 Nutrients for skin health: zinc, magnesium, collagen, and Omega-3s
- 51:35 Where to find Dr. Anna Maria Temple and an overview of her programs
Resources mentioned
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About the guest
Dr. Ana Maria Temple is a holistic pediatrician and the best-selling author of two books Healthy Kids in an Unhealthy World and Ending the Eczema Epidemic.
She offers an online program called The Eczema Transformation.
In her private practice, she treats general pediatric patients and chronically ill children using a functional medicine approach. Her passion is to inspire, educate, and empower mothers to revamp their families’ health and reverse chronic diseases with fewer medications.
Her hobby? A slight addiction to social media.
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