Episode 5: Ask the Naturopath! Can antibiotics affect kids' behaviour?

Today we're going to do our very first Ask the Naturopath episode! In these episodes, which I'm hoping to do once a month, I am going to answer a question from one of our Natural Super Kids Klub members. I want to pick questions that will allow us to delve a bit deeper into some of the really important concepts when it comes to kids’ health.
 
 In this very first Ask the Naturopath episode I am answering our Klub member Ambers question "Miss 4 is on antibiotics for an ear infection. Her behaviour, I think since being on antibiotics, has been hugely emotional. Could this be attributed? Anything I can do to help her?"

While answering Amber's question on the episode we talk about 

• The possible causes of kids’ behavioral changes in relation to infection or antibiotic use.
• How overuse of antibiotics can affect the good bacteria in a child’s gut microbiome which may lead to mood or behavioral changes. 
• We delve deeper into this topic as we explore medication additives, the gut-brain connection, the importance of replenishing good gut bacteria after antibiotic use and so much more. 

Episode links

• Get on the waitlist for the Natural Super Kids KLUB 
• Read about food additives in medications 
• Read  about antibiotics and how to help kids recover 
• Read about the link between gut health and behaviour 
• Book a consult with our Naturopath here

This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.

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