Healing Kids from the Inside Out: Holistic Pediatrician Dr. Ana-Maria Temple on Asthma, Allergies, and Diet

In this season premiere of The Wellness Verdict, our host Whitney sits down with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a holistic pediatrician, to explore how chronic allergies in her own children led her to shift from traditional to holistic care. Dr. Temple shares her personal journey and outlines practical steps for parents navigating asthma, allergies, and medication weaning with their children. She emphasizes that supplements cannot outdo a poor diet and explains how to make slow, sustainable changes to family nutrition.

Dr. Temple also addresses concerns around labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” offering insight into how to foster a healthy relationship with food. She talks about balancing emotional connections to food with quality time. She also explains how she approaches current vaccine protocols.

Key Topics Covered:

• Transitioning from traditional to holistic pediatrics
• Supporting children with asthma and allergies
• Replacing foods in your child’s diet for better health
• Safely weaning off medications with doctor support
• Building healthy emotional relationships with food
• Dr. Temple’s approach to today’s vaccine recommendations

Dr. Temple offers a thoughtful and practical approach to parenting through health challenges—don’t miss this insightful conversation.

Follow Dr. Ana-Maria Temple:
Instagram: @dranamariatemple
Instagram: @eczemalady