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00:00 – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show

00:47 – Introducing Dr. Yusef Aliman

01:30 – From Conventional to Functional Medicine

03:22 – What Does “Root Cause” Really Mean?

04:07 – Allergies, Gut Health & Vitamin D

05:46 – Kids’ Health: Listening to Children, Not Just Parents

08:21 – How to Spot Root Causes in Daily Life

12:54 – Stress, Sleep & Lifestyle Factors

14:35 – Taking Ownership of Your Health

16:01 – Teens, Career Choices & Fear of Failure

16:45 – Advice for Today’s Teens (Commitment, Purpose & Resilience)

18:32 – The Role of AI & Using Your Own Brain

20:51 – Healthy Habits: Food, Movement & Mindset

23:08 – Closing Recap & Teen Health Revolution

Dr. Yousef Elyaman is a board-certified internist with cross-training in pediatrics and holds certifications in functional medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine and in integrative medicine from the American Board of Physician Specialties. As the founder and medical director of Absolute Health in Ocala, Florida, Dr. Elyaman has integrated functional medicine into primary care. Under his leadership, the practice has grown significantly to include physicians, advanced practice providers, and health coaches. He also consults for Quest Diagnostics in their wellness division and serves as medical director at HumanN, a nutraceutical company.

Dr. Elyaman is the founder of FMP Essentials, an organization dedicated to helping functional medicine practitioners attain success through comprehensive training and mentorship. He serves as the integrative and functional medicine director of The Guest House, a trauma and substance abuse center in Ocala, Florida. His training in psychological trauma through Spirit2Spirit complements his holistic approach to patient care.

A respected faculty member at The Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Elyaman is a sought-after speaker and serves as the 100th president of the Marion County Medical Society. He also moderates two influential Facebook groups, the Functional Medicine Practitioners Forum and Functional Medicine Practitioner Essentials with Dr. Yousef Elyaman.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Elyaman enjoys family life on a ranch in Ocala, Florida, with his wife and seven children. He finds relaxation in playing chess and developing innovative integrative and functional medicine protocols.

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