The Down For Health Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Shandy Watters, MA, CCC-SLP, FNTP, to explore why feeding challenges in Down syndrome go far beyond “picky eating.” We break down the oral-motor, sensory, and nutri...

At Down For Health, our mission has always been to improve health outcomes through education, functional medicine, and practical tools families can use every day. Down For Greens represents the nex...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Perry Meynard, board certified chiropractic neurologist, to rethink how we support brain health in individuals with Down syndrome. This conversation also intro...

Blood sugar balance isn’t just about diabetes—it’s about how the brain gets the steady fuel it needs to function well. In this episode, we explore why glucose regulation is especially important for...

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...

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...

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. 

Genes aren't destiny. In this episode, Dr. Blake Butler, DC explains epigenetics, the science of how food, sleep, stress, and environment can influence the way genes are expressed, and why that con...

Thyroid issues are one of the most common health patterns in the Down syndrome community, and they're also one of the most frequently missed. In this episode, Dr. Blake Butler, DC walks through wha...