Infantile Colic is often dismissed as a phase that infants grow out of, but this view overlooks the neurological underpinnings that contribute to the condition. While most people will look to the stomach or digestive system for the cause of colic, the root cause is often found even deeper within the nervous system and its control and coordination of digestive motility, absorption, and elimination.
Read MoreThe Webster Technique, a chiropractic approach that supports pelvic and sacral stability during pregnancy, may help facilitate more optimal birthing conditions and positively influence the Autonomic Nervous System.
Read MoreWhen it comes to addressing health issues, it’s crucial to recognize that the body prioritizes survival over everything else. This means that when faced with multiple health concerns, the brain will allocate its resources to the most pressing survival-related issues. This process isn't about neglecting other concerns, but rather ensuring that the most life-threatening conditions are managed first.
Read MoreMany parents struggle with their children’s overstimulation while also trying to manage their own sensory needs. They often express feeling as though they’ve lost their patience, energy, and ability to cope with the daily challenges of family life. If this sounds familiar, you may be easily overstimulated, a state also known as sensory overload.
Read MoreIn today's digital age, artificial intelligence (A.I.) is revolutionizing nearly every aspect of our lives. However, as we become increasingly reliant on these technologies, unexpected consequences may be lurking beneath the surface, especially when it comes to our brains. Chiropractic care has shown to mitigate the negative impacts of modern technology and promote better memory, focus, and cognitive resilience.
Read MoreIn life, we often find ourselves trying to avoid the challenges that seem to overwhelm us, much like a herd of animals fleeing from a storm. However, the buffalo, has a unique response. Instead of running away, the buffalo runs directly into the storm. This bold approach allows the buffalo to move through the storm more quickly and with less damage. In the context of pediatric neurological challenges, such as autism or ADHD, this metaphor can be incredibly powerful. Families dealing with these conditions often face what feels like a “perfect storm” of neurological stress. It’s important to run toward it with the intention of addressing the root cause, rather than shying away from the overwhelming chaos by modifying the world around us.
Read MoreIs it safe? This is the first question a newborn is asking upon entering the world and it is answered in milliseconds. The human brain is wired to search for trust. Trust followed by satisfaction breeds more trust. This is why immediately after delivery it is critical to have mother-baby bonding.
Read MoreChronic maternal stress negatively impacts various stages, as well as neurodevelopment of the baby. It is important to enhance stress resilience and promote healthy choices.
Read MoreMuch of life, is unpredictable. To do almost anything interesting is to put yourself into a situation where you can’t be sure what will happen next. Society continues to put restraints on opportunities for children to experience risky play, out of concern for safety. It is no surprise children today are suffering record levels from anxiety, panic attacks, feelings of helplessness, and poor physical fitness. Something stressful activates the sympathetic nervous system, so heart rate increases. Risky play helps to normalize physiological arousal so it is not itself a source of fear.
Read MoreSubluxations cause change in the nervous system’s tonal expression, either toward a sympathetic or parasympathetic state of function. Chiropractors have long recognized how subluxations can be caused by the inability of normal adaptability to thoughts, traumas, and toxins.
Read MoreOur brains are not designed for this amount of information overload. The brain is a memory organ that rewires and reorganizes itself based on our daily lifestyle habits. Our minds have been trained to expect to take in information in the same way that the news distributes it.
Read MoreNational Institute of Mental Health did a study for a simple motor task - finger tapping exercise. As the subjects tapped they did an fMRI to see what parts of the brain were being activated. In 4 weeks after finger tapping exercises were performed, a repeated fMRI of the brain showed that areas of the brain expanded by recruiting new nerve cells and had rewired neuronal connections.
Read MoreStudies show that regular neurologically-based chiropractic care can have a positive effect on brain activity. The key to this is through the autonomic nervous system- more specifically the vagus nerve.
Read MoreInfantile Colic is often dismissed as a phase that infants grow out of, but this view overlooks the neurological underpinnings that contribute to the condition. While most people will look to the stomach or digestive system for the cause of colic, the root cause is often found even deeper within the nervous system and its control and coordination of digestive motility, absorption, and elimination.
Recognizing the truth beneath the ties encourages a more integrative, functional approach to care, one that honors the body’s complexity and capacity for healing when given the right support.
Breastfeeding is not just a method of delivering nutrition; it is also a way of establishing a relationship between mother and baby. This is the baby’s first relationship in life and one that sets the tone for how the baby learns to view the world.
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