Children 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.

Today on Hol+:

  • Journey into Pediatrics
  • Challenges in Conventional Pediatrics
  • Integrative Medicine and Early Interventions
  • Autism and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Environmental Factors and Genetic Vulnerability
  • Sensory Processing Disorders and ADHD
  • Guidance for Parents
  • Mental Health Crisis in Adolescents
  • Teen Health and Wellness
  • Innovations in Holistic Care

About Dr. Pejman Kaderai

Dr. 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 with Dr. Katiraei:

Stay Connected with Dr. Taz

Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram: 

Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmd

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/

Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)