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Beyond Diet: The Overlooked Cause of Childhood Disorders

child getting adjustmentDoes it seem like you’ve tried everything under the sun to benefit your child’s health? The specialized diets. The supplements. Detoxes. Occupational therapy. Behavioral therapy. Maybe even medications. The list goes on and on. And yet digestive issues still flare up, meltdowns still happen. The anxiety, focus struggles, and sleepless nights haven’t gone away. It can be heartbreaking and exhausting to keep searching for answers to help kiddos who are struggling.

It’s important to step back and ask: Are we truly addressing the root cause?

Why Stop Chasing Symptoms

“We often see families who’ve been chasing symptoms for years. What’s commonly overlooked is the vagus nerve—one of the most powerful regulators of the body. It’s the bridge between the brain and the digestive, immune, and emotional systems,” emphasizes Eden Prairie chiropractor Dr. ShaRhae Matousek.

When the vagus nerve is not functioning properly (a condition known as vagus nerve dysfunction), kids can experience a wide range of issues, from digestive problems and immune challenges to anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and emotional dysregulation.

Sure, deep breathing, cold plunges, and humming are great tools for supporting vagal tone, but they only work if the vagus nerve is healthy and well-connected in the first place. That’s where targeted nervous system support—like chiropractic care—can make a meaningful difference.

Gentle Care, Powerful Results

Using gentle, neurologically based adjustments, Dr. ShaRhae helps restore balance to the nervous system, starting with the spine and brainstem, where the vagus nerve originates. This allows for clearer brain-body communication, better digestion, calmer moods, and improved focus.

Through years of experience working with children with PANDAS/PANS, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and sensory processing issues, Dr. ShaRhae has seen firsthand how restoring vagus nerve function can truly change a child’s life.

Support Your Child’s Health, Starting Today

If you’ve tried it all and still feel stuck, it may be time to look deeper than diet and supplements. Your child’s nervous system may be trying to tell you something, and we’re here to listen. Reach out to Real Health Chiropractic Clinic today to schedule a visit with Dr. ShaRhae.

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