Functional medicine in kids’ care looks beyond symptoms to find and treat the root causes of health issues. It focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, rebalancing minerals, and the whole child—helping with conditions related to behavior, skin, allergies, asthma, ADHD, digestive problems, and autoimmune concerns. By personalizing care and working alongside traditional medicine, functional medicine gives families tools to support long-term health and healing.

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Mitochondria Support for Children

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Sleep – Kids need age-appropriate, consistent sleep to recharge their cells.

 

Real food –packaged food undergoes a highly inflammatory process in which most vitamins are removed from the food and chemical preservatives are added. These preservatives eat away at the intestinal lining and prevent proper cognitive development.

 

Hydration – Water helps cells make and move energy. Natural spring water has the most essential minerals for young growing bodies.

 

Daily movement – Play, sports, or walks—activity builds stronger mitochondria.

 

Reduce toxins – Choose clean water, safer household products, and minimize plastics and exposures to chemicals.

 

Support with key nutrients and essential minerals – young brains need nutrients and mineral to develop properly, such as calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. Take inventory of which vitamins and nutrients may be lacking in your child’s diet. These nutrients are vital for building strong bones, supporting brain growth, providing energy, boosting the immune system, and facilitating overall cell and tissue repair.

 

Diet - A balanced diet with diverse fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy products provides these essential building blocks for healthy growth and nourish mitochondria.

 

Balance stress – Playtime, mindfulness, and downtime help reduce oxidative stress.

 

Remove EMF’s/limit electronics – Fun, laughter, and connection support overall health and healing and appropriate brain development to prevent mental health disorders at adult onset.