Many were feeling whiplash from the headlines about Tylenol, pregnancy, and health, so Episode 64 was born. Then, questions flooded in, prompting this follow-up episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, which covers the most common questions listeners asked. Join host Jamie Belz and fellow NTP Nolan Gleich in this foundations-first, bio-individuality-driven practitioner and parent advocate response to cut through the noise with practical, hopeful, and doable steps for real families.
You'll hear root-cause thinking (not "bandaid fixes"), how to build your "wellness web" of aligned practitioners, and simple daily changes that can make a meaningful difference.
This episode is encouraging and actionable—perfect for any parent who wants clarity and calm.
Questions answered:
Tylenol & neurodevelopment: "How could acetaminophen be associated with neurodevelopmental concerns, and what might be happening biologically?"
Glutathione support basics: "If acetaminophen depletes glutathione, what foundational supports (like NAC, vitamin C, selenium) are commonly discussed?"
Folate forms, decoded: "What's the difference between folate, folic acid, L-methylfolate, and folinic acid?"
Leucovorin & the FRAT test: "What is leucovorin and why do some clinicians use it in kids? What is the folate receptor autoantibody test (FRAT) and what does it screen for?"
Prenatal picks: "Why do some parents look for prenatals with folate instead of folic acid?"
Food-first options to support wellness: Plus sneaky ways to add organ meats to meals!
Pregnancy comfort without Tylenol: "What are gentle ways to handle headaches, nausea, and body aches?
Fever guidance for moms & kids: "When is comfort care enough, and what are simple hydration/electrolyte strategies that actually help?"
Dyes & behavior: "Why do some families try an artificial-dye-free week (think Red 40, Yellow 5/6) and what swaps make it easy?"
Building your support team: "How do I find practitioners aligned with a foundations-first approach and navigate conflicting advice with confidence?"
Why you'll love it
Empowering, not scary: Zero doom. Just clear next steps you can try tonight.
Bio-individuality first: We honor that every mom, every baby, every child is different.
Foundations before fads: Sleep, minerals, protein, movement, and gentle supports you can actually sustain.
Hope, front and center: Realistic, compassionate guidance for families in the thick of it.
Heads up: Nothing here is medical advice. Use this episode to spark empowered conversations with your trusted provider and tailor choices to your family.
Book: The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care by Sally Fallon Morell & Thomas S. Cowan
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