Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsChildren today are sicker than ever—autism, anxiety, ADHD, autoimmune issues, the list goes on and on… In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with pediatrician Dr. Pejman Kaderai (Dr. K) to explore what is going on with the health of our kids and teens. Dr. K shares insights from his decade-long clinical experience, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of complex health issues rather than just treating symptoms. They discuss the role that environmental factors play in children’s health and emphasize the need for a new model in pediatric healthcare. Dr. K also introduces Wholistic Minds, an AI holistic assistant designed to empower healthcare providers to better serve families. Whether you are a concerned parent or a healthcare provider, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on how to meet the evolving health needs of children today.About Dr. KatiraeiDr. Pejman Katiraei (Dr. K) is a board-certified pediatrician who completed his undergraduate at UCLA and then obtained his osteopathic medical degree at Western University. He completed a pediatric residency at Loma Linda University, where he stayed on as teaching faculty for over 4 years. Dr. K has also completed two fellowships in integrative medicine and has over a decade of clinical experience helping children with severe learning and behavioral challenges.  He feels we must do more to help all these children who are struggling, and that is why helped found Wholistic Minds, an AI holistic assistant to empower an army of healthcare providers to help families find and treat the root cause of complex health problems. Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/Connect with Dr. Pejman Katiraei:https://www.instagram.com/wholistickids/ https://wholisticminds.com/Host & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)02:14 Dr. K's Journey into Pediatrics03:18 Challenges in Conventional Pediatrics05:10 Integrative Medicine and Early Interventions10:18 Autism and Inflammatory Bowel Disease11:37 Environmental Factors and Genetic Vulnerability24:39 Sensory Processing Disorders and ADHD32:03 Guidance for Parents35:05 Mental Health Crisis in Adolescents35:36 Teen Health and Wellness47:06 Innovations in Holistic Care