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Why Diet Changes and Detoxes Don’t Always Work

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Dr. Jonathan Johnson
October 5, 2024
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If you're reading this, it's likely because you're on a heartfelt journey to help your child thrive. You've probably spent countless hours researching, adjusting diets, and trying various detox methods. You understand that kids today face a heavier "toxic load" than ever before, and you're doing everything you can to support your child through challenges like autism, ADHD, allergies, or other ongoing health concerns.

Despite your dedication—eliminating foods, meticulously planning meals, and investing in high-quality supplements—your child may still be experiencing gut issues, immune challenges, or behavior struggles. If this resonates with you, I want you to know you're not alone, and none of this is your fault.

There’s something we’d love to share with you—something that often gets overlooked. It’s not another diet change or supplement. It's your child’s nervous system.

Let’s explore why dietary adjustments and detoxes can sometimes fall short and introduce you to a transformative approach that might just be the missing piece in your child’s healing journey. At Pinnacle Chiropractic, we believe nervous system-based care could be the key to unlocking better health and balance for your child.

Understanding the "Perfect Storm"

To grasp why dietary interventions alone might not be enough, we need to look at what we call the "Perfect Storm." This concept refers to a series of events that, when combined, create conditions for chronic illness in children. Here's how it unfolds:

  1. High-Stress Pregnancies: Maternal stress hormones can cross the placenta and affect the delicate balance of a developing fetus's brain and nervous system. This can "pre-wire" a child's nervous system to be more prone to stress.
  2. Birth Trauma: Interventions like C-sections, forceps deliveries, or vacuum extractions can strain a newborn's neck and brainstem region. This area houses the vagus nerve, which is crucial for proper nervous system function, specifically the parasympathetic nervous system side of things. The parasympathetic system is the “rest, regulate, digest and detox” side of the nervous system - so when it is not functioning properly, results will be very limited.
  3. Early Life Stressors: Environmental toxins, emotional stressors, or physical injuries can further impact a child's developing nervous system.

These factors can lead to subluxation or to a condition called dysautonomia – essentially, a nervous system stuck in "fight or flight" mode.

Why Your Efforts Might Be Falling Short

When the nervous system is chronically stressed, it can:

  • Shut down gut motility and digestion
  • Weaken the immune system
  • Create a pro-inflammatory state in the body

This is why even the best diet changes and detox protocols might have limited results. If the nervous system isn't functioning optimally, it can't properly support the body's natural healing and detoxification processes.

A New Approach: Neurologically-Focused Care

This is where Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care comes in. By addressing the root cause – a dysregulated nervous system – we can often see remarkable improvements in children's health, even when other approaches have fallen short.

At Pinnacle, we use state-of-the-art technology, including INSiGHT Scans, to accurately detect and measure nervous system dysfunction. These scans can reveal if your child's system is stuck in that sympathetic "fight or flight" mode, which could explain why previous interventions haven't been as effective as you'd hoped.

Your Next Steps

If you've tried everything and still haven’t found the relief your child needs, it’s very likely that subluxation, sympathetic dominance, and dysautonomia are at play. These are factors that often go undetected in traditional healthcare, but at Pinnacle Chiropractic, we specialize in uncovering nervous system dysfunction and dysregulation like this. Don’t hesitate—reach out to us today to schedule a consultation and have your child’s INSiGHT Scans done. If you’re not local to us, we recommend checking out the PX Docs directory to find a trusted chiropractic office near you.

Once we have the results of these detailed scans, we can measure your child’s “neuro-metrics” and create a personalized care plan tailored specifically to your child’s needs. This customized approach will help address the root of their challenges, setting them on the path to healing and thriving.

Remember, you are doing an incredible job advocating for your child’s health. This journey takes time, but every step you take brings you closer to solutions. By considering this vital aspect of your child’s well-being, you may discover the missing piece that brings it all together.

Your unwavering love and dedication are powerful tools in your child’s healing process. Keep going, stay curious, and don’t hesitate to explore the benefits of Neurologically-Focused Care!

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I’ve now become a patient of theirs too, and I hope to start my other two children there as well
My 10 month old has been delayed on her gross motor skills. At her 6 month checkup, her pediatrician recommended she get evaluated for PT. In her case, I felt like she needed more that just PT to get caught up. I’ve heard so many people speak highly of chiropractic care for kids, I thought we’d give it a try. I can’t remember how I came across Pinnacle (might have been on Instagram because they have a lot of helpful posts). But anyway, I called and setup the first couple appointments for intake and scans. The entire staff is super friendly. Dr. Matt listened very well to what was going on with my daughter and we came up with 3 goals for her to hopefully meet with 9 weeks of adjustments (2x/week). The afternoon after her 2nd adjustment, she literally reached 2 of her goals. I almost couldn’t believe it. I realize it could have just been a coincidence but it’s just too close to happening right after the adjustments for me to assume that. She’s had about 10 adjustments total now, and she is catching up on other gross motor skills. Because she is a baby, her adjustments are quite gentle. There’s no cracking or popping involved. I’ve now become a patient of theirs too, and I hope to start my other two children there as well!
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Pinnacle has truly been such a blessing in mine and my daughter life. All their staff care so much about you as an individual and of course your health. They have been there for my first pregnancy, my miscarriage, and thankfully another pregnancy. They have such a wealth of knowledge to share and help you along your journey. Pinnacle cares for you like family and we are so grateful for that.
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