Podcast | Episode 8 "Why Down For Health Exists: Supporting the Down Syndrome Community With Care and Purpose”
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Podcast | Episode 8 "Why Down For Health Exists: Supporting the Down Syndrome Community With Care and Purpose”

In today’s episode, we share the “why” behind Down For Health—how it began, who it’s for, and the mission that drives everything we do. At the center of this story is Nick, my brother. He is an act...
Podcast | Episode 7 “Seed Oils & Inflammation: Harmful or Helpful for the Down Syndrome Community?”
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Podcast | Episode 7 “Seed Oils & Inflammation: Harmful or Helpful for the Down Syndrome Community?”

Seed oils are often labeled “pro‑inflammatory,” yet many studies show they can lower heart‑disease risk when they replace saturated fat. In this episode, we cut through the confusion, examining how...
Podcast | Episode 6 "Gut Health and Down Syndrome: A Vital Connection"
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Podcast | Episode 6 "Gut Health and Down Syndrome: A Vital Connection"

In this episode, we explore how early gut health—especially during the first 1000 days of life—shapes brain, immune, and overall health in individuals with Down syndrome. 
Podcast | Episode 5 "The Link Between Sleep and Health: Restoring Restful Nights"
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Podcast | Episode 5 "The Link Between Sleep and Health: Restoring Restful Nights"

In this episode, we explore why quality sleep is critical—especially for individuals with Down syndrome. From cognitive and immune health to mood and physical growth, sleep influences nearly every ...
Podcast | Episode 4 "Genetics and Down Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Epigenetics"
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Podcast | Episode 4 "Genetics and Down Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Epigenetics"

This episode explores epigenetics—how factors like nutrition, stress, and sleep can influence how genes are expressed without changing the DNA itself. For individuals with Down syndrome, this matte...
Podcast | Episode 3 "Thyroid Function in Down Syndrome: Uncovering the Connection with Functional Medicine"
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Podcast | Episode 3 "Thyroid Function in Down Syndrome: Uncovering the Connection with Functional Medicine"

Many kids and adults with Down syndrome have thyroid problems — but these are often missed. In this episode, we explain what the thyroid does, why it matters for people with DS, and how functional ...
Podcast | Episode 2 “The Role of Inflammation in Down Syndrome and How to Tame It”
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Podcast | Episode 2 “The Role of Inflammation in Down Syndrome and How to Tame It”

In this enlightening episode, we explore the critical connection between systemic inflammation and health outcomes in individuals with Down syndrome.
Podcast | Episode 1 “ The Functional Medicine Approach to Down Syndrome: An Introduction”
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Podcast | Episode 1 “ The Functional Medicine Approach to Down Syndrome: An Introduction”

In this episode of The Down For Health podcast, Dr. Blake Butler, DC, explores how functional medicine can enhance the health and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome.