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Wholistic Kids

A holistic pediatric practice with a focus on prevention and health

10/08/2025

I’ll be speaking at Pediatrics Reimagined this October in Boston, an event focused on what the future of pediatric medicine can and should look like.

We’ll explore the root causes behind today’s most pressing childhood challenges. Inflammation, toxicity, neurodevelopment, and immune dysfunction.

If you’ve been following my work and want to be part of a medical community asking the right questions, I’d love for you to be there.

Comment "Redefined" and I’ll send you the registration link.⤵️

Dr. K

10/04/2025

If your child seems overwhelmed by things that don’t bother other kids, there might be more going on beneath the surface.

Sensory overload, emotional outbursts, trouble focusing, ALL of these behaviors are often misunderstood, but they can be signs of something deeper happening in the brain.

Microglia, the brain’s immune cells, is the one thing playing a major role in shaping and protecting neural connections, but when they become overactive, they can start damaging the brain’s wiring - LITERALLY stripping away the insulation that helps neurons communicate.

It’s called demyelination, and it’s been observed in both autism and neurodegenerative diseases.

These kids aren’t just “difficult.” Their brains are struggling.

If this resonates with you, comment “Brain” and I’ll send you a video that goes in-depth about the things affecting your child and what can be done about it.⤵️

10/02/2025

If you want to read an article that goes in-depth about the role of the gut in kids with autism, comment "Stomach" and I'll send it to you.

Dr. K

09/28/2025

Autism is no longer rare. It’s an epidemic.

Rates have skyrocketed over the past two decades, and yet we’re still treating it like a mystery. Still focused on managing behaviors instead of asking what’s happening in the brain.

What if part of the answer lies in inflammation?

Microglia, which are the brain’s immune cells, are meant to protect and support healthy development. But when they become overactivated, often by infections, toxins, or chronic inflammation, they start doing the complete opposite. They disrupt brain circuits, interfere with social and emotional development, and change how a child experiences the world.

The question isn’t just “how do we treat the symptoms?” It’s “why is the brain inflamed in the first place?”

If you want to see the extended version of this video, feel free to comment “Epidemic” and I promise you’ll begin to understand the bigger picture of autism.⤵️

09/25/2025

This one is a bit longer than usual, but since President Trump made shockwaves these days, I had to go into detail. So if your kid is on the spectrum or has other mental health challenges, please take your time to watch this.

Is Tylenol as benign as what we have been told? NO!

I think we give it way too often without thinking of the risk. Should pregnant moms be taking it? Not unless it is absolutely necessary. Right now, in hospitals and clinics, they hand it out to infants and children like it is water. This is not a great idea.

It is true - IN SUSCEPTIBLE CHILDREN, Tylenol can be converted to a dangerous metabolite which can be harmful to a developing brain. Several studies have demonstrated this very thing!

Autism rates are rising and kids are struggling with sensory issues, emotional regulation, chronic illness, while ALL WE DO IS keep looking for a single cause, a single answer. Today - Tylenol gets the spotlight, but the real issue is deeper.

Just think about it - has the usage of Tylenol changed in the last decade? NO! But the rates of autism have. WHY?

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS + COVID have created the most susceptible generation of children in modern history. Dr. Parker (one of the original researchers who raised the alarm on Tylenol and autism) says is that susceptibility comes from oxidative stress.

What creates oxidative stress? Inflammation. Gut issues. Mitochondrial errors.

Because of environmental toxicity - many children - some in infancy - have issues with all these systems from the get go. This is like having a dry forest filled with tinder. Tylenol becomes the match that starts the fire. We are focusing on the match - and missing the mountain of tinder that allowed the fire to explode.

Until we address the why behind this rising susceptibility, we’ll keep missing the point. This is a much harder conversation to have - but one that is necessary.

If this message resonates with you, share it. Let’s move beyond blame and toward understanding.

If you want to have a better understanding of this issue, comment “Secret” and I’ll send you a link to a very informative podcast done by my friends at Autism Parenting Secrets.

Dr K

09/23/2025

That was Dr. Chris Palmar - brilliant Harvard-trained MD focused on how metabolism creates disease. And he is 100% right that genetics cannot explain the rise in autism, including what we have seen just in the last few years. He is also right that environmental chemicals/toxins disrupt the mitochondria - and this can contribute to autism. It turns out these toxins also disrupt the gut, microbiome, and trigger brain inflammation.

HERE IS WHAT DR. PALMAR DOES NOT TALK ABOUT: THE #1 TOXIN(S) THAT DERAIL METABOLISM AND THE MITOCHONDRIA. That is Dampness and mold!

DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and type into ChatGPT: Mycotoxins and mitochondria. There is a reason why so many adults and kids who are exposed to mold experience profound fatigue and exhaustion. There is a reason why so many of these kids look weak and have low tone.

THIS IS PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE! IF WE CAN START BECOMING AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON.

If you want to test your home for possible mold, type in PREVENT in the comments and we will send you a link to a great test you can do at home.

09/21/2025

Inflammation may be the most overlooked cause of behavioral and sensory issues in children today.

It’s missed in testing and ignored by a lot of pediatricians and other medical professionals. Yet, it's happening to millions upon millions of kids, often without anyone realizing it.

I’ve seen this firsthand in my practice. Families come to me exhausted, confused, and feeling like they’ve tried everything: diet changes, therapy, medication, and their child is still struggling.

What many don’t realize is that a child’s brain can be inflamed, leading to sensory distortions and big emotional reactions. I’ve had children with severe behavioral issues, sensory problems, and emotional dysregulation begin to heal once we addressed inflammation and histamine issues.

If your child is struggling with sensory issues and nothing makes sense, it may be time to look beyond the obvious. Comment “Brain” and I’ll send you a longer video to help you learn what to look for and what steps to take. ⤵️

09/18/2025

If you want to see the full video and understand how I'm using antifungals to treat my patients with autism, comment "Change" and I'll send you the link!⤵️

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Dr. K

09/16/2025

If you want to better understand what mold does to people - especially kids - comment “Impact” and I’ll send you a full presentation with everything you need to know to prevent and/or solve this.⤵️

Dr. K

09/14/2025

Mold might be the most overlooked neurotoxin affecting children today.

It’s missed in testing and ignored by a lot of pediatricians and other medical professionals. And yet, one in three kids is exposed to it, often without anyone realizing it. In flood-prone or high-moisture areas, that number climbs to one in two.

I’ve seen this firsthand in my practice. Families come to me exhausted, confused, and feeling like they’ve tried everything: diet changes, therapy, medication, and their child is still struggling.

What many don’t realize is that a child’s brain can be inflamed by the very environment they’re living in. I’ve had children with severe behavioral issues, sleep disruption, and developmental delays begin to heal once we identified and removed mold exposure.

If your child is struggling and nothing makes sense, it may be time to look beyond the obvious.
Comment “Brain” and I’ll send you a longer video to help you learn what to look for and what steps to take.⤵️

09/11/2025

So many adults and families are impacted by mold, and yet they have no idea that their home is the reason for their challenges. Fatigue and brain fog are just the tip of the iceberg of health issues adults experience when living in mold.

I have had many parents either “suddenly” become more anxious, angry/reactive because of this exposure. I have seen parents get divorced because the once calm, loving spouse has now become impossible to live with.

These effects ARE PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE!

If you suspect you may be exposed, type in "TEST" and we will send you a link to a cheaper and better home test. Do not dust or clean your home for 7-10 days prior to collecting a sample. Follow the instructions on how to collect the sample. Use the HERTSMI number to gauge if there is a problem in your home.

Dr. K

09/09/2025

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a powerful treatment that can help literally rewire a child’s brain and help them with better focus, behavior, and ability to navigate the world. I believe in it so much that I did it for myself and my daughter - and it was a game changer!

Physical Therapy (PT) can also help children become more capable of using their bodies effectively.

Here is the problem! Inflammation - particularly mast cell activation and excess histamine can DERAIL the sensory pathways and cause all the sensory integration problems OTs are trying to treat. YOU CANNOT THERAPY INFLAMMATION OUT OF THE BRAIN! And I have seen so many kids do years of OT without much benefit because no one thought to check for inflammation! Once inflammation is gone - sometimes the issues fully resolve on their own. Other time, with just a few months of OT, the child makes huge gains.

Many kids also have mitochondrial/metabolic errors. They are exhausted and running of fumes. They are weak and floppy. PT IS MUCH LESS EFFECTIVE WHEN A CHILD LACKS THE ENERGY TO MOVE! Giving children some carnitine or a supplement called SpectrumNeeds can make a huge difference (talk to your doctor before starting any treatments)!

If you are interested in learning more, comment “OT” and I’ll send you a link to a longer video in which I talk about the issue.⤵️

Dr. K.

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