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Wholistic Kids

A holistic pediatric practice with a focus on prevention and health

11/08/2025

We call it eczema, but what if it’s actually a warning light?

Because it’s rarely just a skin issue. Most of the time, the kids I see with chronic eczema also deal with food sensitivities, digestive problems, constant illnesses, and mood or focus issues.

I used to put kids on ultra-restrictive elimination diets, until I started asking WHY their immune systems were reacting in the first place.

The deeper I dug, the more I found one common thread: fungal issues and mold exposure, especially in the early years of life. These disrupt the gut, irritate mast cells, and confuse the immune system, causing it to react to everything.

And for many of these kids, the eczema is just the surface of a much bigger storm inside.

Do you have a kid or know someone with one who suffers from eczema? If so, what’s their life looking like? I’ll try to help as many people as possible in the comments.⤵️

Dr. K

11/07/2025

Most parents have never heard of this compound.

But if your child has learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, or sensory overwhelm, you need to understand what and how histamine works.

It’s one of the most powerful (and overlooked) chemicals in the brain. And when it’s out of balance, it can wreak havoc on focus, behavior, and regulation.

This might be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.

Comment "Chemicals" and I’ll send you a very detailed article that goes deep into it.⤵️

Dr. K

11/05/2025

Sounds familiar, right?

Why does it feel like they're constantly moving, bouncing, fidgeting?

Most parents and practitioners put a label on it, say it’s ADHD, and call it a day. But why do we stop there? Why don’t we ask ourselves why these kids have ADHD?

Sometimes it’s a lack of interest on the practitioner’s side to dig deeper, and sometimes it’s the whole medical field saying “it’s just genetics,” when no concrete answer can be found.

That’s why I’m asking all of you to do your research and not stop at the first “This is all we can do.”

Dr. K

11/03/2025

Could your home be the reason your family got sick?

I’ve seen this way too often. A family renovates, replaces windows, water pipes, or moves into a beautiful new place… and weeks later, someone starts getting really sick. Kids’ symptoms appear, and all of a sudden, things shift, but no one connects it to the house.

We’re generally not aware of how biological toxins like mold can silently affect our health and how, when you breathe in something harmful thousands of times a day, your body feels it, and the kids even more.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your environment could be the cause, PLEASE don’t ignore that instinct.

Comment "Wall" and I’ll send you a link to a really good mold test kit + a discount code to check for mold in your home.⤵️

Dr. K

10/30/2025

My office in Santa Monica is in need of a wonderful Front Desk Manager or Medical Assistant. After over 3 years of amazing care and service, our beloved Front Desk Manager has decided that it is time to try something outside of healthcare.

We are looking for someone who loves working with kids and wants to help us provide the best care to all those families in need. Experience in healthcare or at least in office administration is preferred, but not mandatory.

If you are interested, comment "Hiring" and I'll send you the link to the Google Form application or copy this link: https://forms.gle/yWXRTn7JmHpsc7Le7

Dr. K

10/28/2025

I’ve sat with too many kids who think there’s something wrong with them.

They say they’re dumb. They say they’re broken. But what I see is a child whose system is overloaded and no one’s asking why.

I’ve seen kids go from one-on-one aides and daily meltdowns to focused, regulated, thriving students; not because they got the right diagnosis, but because we finally addressed what was driving the chaos.

Sometimes it’s mold … sometimes it’s inflammation… and sometimes it’s both.

But when we support the body and calm the nervous system, everything changes, for the child, for the family, for their future.

If this hits close to home, comment “Dampness” and I’ll send you a presentation that explains how mold and moisture in your environment could be affecting your child’s brain and behavior.⤵️

Dr. K

10/26/2025

A candida cleanse won’t work if the real problem is still in your gut.

Candida is meant to be there; it’s part of a healthy microbiome, but when the gut becomes inflamed, imbalanced, or leaky, that harmless microbe can turn into a beast.

If your candida keeps coming back, it’s not because the cleanse failed. It’s because your gut is still creating the perfect environment for it to thrive.

Have you ever tried a ‘candida’ diet before? I'm really curious.

Dr. K

10/24/2025

Honored to be speaking at the A4M Pediatrics Reimagined Conference. It is amazing to see all the pediatric providers who have come to Boston to learn how to better care for your children!

The future is bright!

Dr. K

10/23/2025

Is your child’s overwhelm really part of their neurodivergence?

Because I’ve seen too many families accept anxiety, OCD, rigidity, or sensory meltdowns as “just part of autism.” But they’re not. They’re symptoms of a brain inflamed and overloaded with toxins.

Neurodivergence is the beautiful part. The creativity, the unique way of seeing the world, that’s your child’s GIFT.

The discomfort, disconnection, and struggle are not.

I’ve seen what happens when we remove the inflammation and clean up the body. The real child shines through. Still quirky, still unique, but no longer stuck in survival mode.

Comment "Brain" if you want the link to a deeper breakdown on how inflammation affects neurodivergent kids.⤵️

Dr. K

10/22/2025

Leucovorin can do incredible things.

I’ve seen kids start putting words together, making eye contact, becoming more aware and connected. It’s like pouring rocket fuel into an engine that wasn’t running right. Suddenly, things start to fire and the whole nervous system wakes up.

But there’s something most people aren’t saying.

If the brain is already inflamed or overloaded with toxins, even the most powerful support can push things in the wrong direction. Instead of progress, you might see agitation, sleep issues, or sensory overwhelm. It’s not the supplement itself, but the state of the system you’re adding it to.

Leucovorin isn’t magic; it only works when all the conditions are met for it to work.

Stitch credits: .tommymartin

This is not the only great medication I’m using. If you want me to send you an article about a very efficient antifungal I’m using, type “ITZ” in the comments.

10/18/2025

I've lost count of how many families have come to me with the same story.

One infection after another, chronic congestion, multiple rounds of croup, endless antibiotics, ear tubes. and the list goes on and on. Anything to help them breathe again, sometimes even performing UNNECESSARY surgeries when some doctors can’t even bother to try to find the actual cause of the problem.

But the real question no one is asking is why. Why is the child so inflamed in the first place?

In many cases, the answer is hidden in plain sight. Mold. Even in homes that look spotless and newly renovated. You don’t have to see it, most inspectors won’t find it either. And many of the common testing methods miss it completely.

If your child keeps getting sick and nothing adds up, it may be time to look deeper.

Comment “Test” and I’ll send you the link to the testing kit I recommend, along with a resource for finding trained environmental experts.⤵️

Dr. K

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