#291: Using Homeopathy to Help with Sleep with Dr. Payam Hakimi from Boiron

Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Payam Hakimi, a board-certified family physician who combines his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create a comprehensive medical practice. He is currently the medical director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, CA. and Miami, FL. Dr. Hakimi practices Integrative and Functional Medicine, IV Nutrition, Stem Cell Therapy, Anti-aging Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Cranial Osteopathy, and Clinical Homeopathy. While finishing his residency at USC with the Department of Family Medicine, he was elected Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He is a key instructor for teaching medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and the public, the art and science of integrative medicine. He is currently a senior teaching faculty with the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy in the U.S.

On today’s episode, they discuss the topic of sleep! Why it is so important for children (and us parents!), common misconceptions of using melatonin along with drawbacks parents need to know, along with how homeopathy can be safely used to help children and adults sleep better and restore their circadian rhythm!  We are grateful to Boiron for connecting us with Dr. Hakimi. Boiron is our favorite homeopathy company and is the leading homeopathy distributor worldwide! 

Topics Discussed:

Why sleep is so important for children (and us parents!)  Common misconceptions of using melatonin  Drawbacks parents need to know about using melatonin, How homeopathy can be safely used to help children and adults sleep better and restore their circadian rhythm! 

Show Notes:

Visit Dr. Payam Hakimi’s website  Check out Boiron’s Sleep Calm Homeopathic Line  Read this Article about bedtime struggles  Visit Boiron USA to use code DRMOM20 for 20% off any Boiron medicine including SleepCalm Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today’s episode on our website

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Payam Hakimi has had diverse medical training and has combined his knowledge of medicine with specialized alternative medical modalities to create a comprehensive medical practice. He is currently the medical director of Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills, Calif. and Miami, Fla. Dr. Hakimi practices Integrative and Functional Medicine, IV Nutrition, Stem Cell Therapy, Anti-aging Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Cranial Osteopathy, and Clinical Homeopathy. While finishing his residency at USC with the Department of Family Medicine, he was elected Chief Resident and Assistant Clinical Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. He is a key instructor for teaching medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and the public, the art and science of integrative medicine. He is currently a senior teaching faculty with the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH) in the U.S.

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