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Episode 54: Functional Medicine Approaches to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Episode 54: Functional Medicine Approaches to Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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In this episode, Dr. Kharrazian dives into the rising rates and complexities of childhood developmental disorders, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory processing issues, and discusses why so many parents and even healthcare professionals feel overwhelmed or unsupported when it comes to helping these children thrive.

Whether you’re a healthcare practitioner, parent, or someone interested in the foundations of healthy brain development, this conversation will give you an understanding of childhood developmental challenges and actionable tools to make a difference.


To dive deeper, enroll in the Kharrazian Institute’s Childhood Developmental Disorders course at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/childhood-development-disorders.

  • For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit https://drknews.com/online-courses/
  • For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/
  • For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit https://afnlm.com/


00:00 "Muscle Mass Essential for Longevity"

03:05 Sarcopenia Significantly Increases Mortality Risk

08:58 Muscle-Gut Axis Influencers: Diet, Hormones, Exercise

10:56 Gut-Muscle Axis: Impact on Fitness

13:09 Gut-Muscle Connection: Sarcopenia Insights

17:33 Muscle Metabolism and Protein Sufficiency

20:02 Protein Intake Crucial for Muscle Maintenance

25:30 Muscle Issues: Causes and Solutions

27:26 Creatine: Muscle Boost and Benefits

32:19 Accelerated Muscle Aging Process

35:52 Improving Muscle Metabolism with Autophagy

38:58 Statins Linked to Muscle Dysfunction

40:00 Statin Impact on Muscle Health

43:08 Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain

48:17 Myofascial Syndromes and Muscle Dysfunction

52:52 Functional Medicine Training and Resources


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