As a parent, there’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching your child struggle with chronic neurological issues like Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety, and Epilepsy. The search for answers and explanations can be frustrating and often leaves you feeling hopeless, especially when the traditional medical system fails to provide the support and solutions you desperately need.
We want to dive into what’s really causing your child’s chronic health issues. We want to help you finally uncover the hidden sequence of stress, physical injury, and exposure to toxins that happens during “critical” and “sensitive” periods of development that continues to be overlooked and dismissed by conventional doctors.
The Rising Tide of Chronic Health Challenges in Children
The statistics surrounding chronic health challenges in children are alarming. Approximately 27% of children in the U.S., around 22 million, are affected by chronic health issues. ADHD affects around 9.4% of children aged 2-17, which equates to about 6.1 million children. Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S., with the numbers projected to rise significantly in the coming years.
Anxiety disorders affect approximately 7.1% of children aged 3-17 in the U.S., suggesting about 4.4 million children, with a massive uptick since 2010 and 2012 when smartphones and social media became more accessible. Learning disorders, sensory processing disorders, asthma, allergies, and autoimmune diseases also affect millions of children across the country.
The Perfect Storm: Overlooked Triggers of Chronic Illness in Kids
Despite these staggering numbers, many parents find themselves dismissed by pediatricians, watching helplessly as their children fail to
“grow out of” early life challenges such as colic, constipation, chronic ear infections, and missed milestones. What conventional doctors often overlook is what we call “The Perfect Storm” – a combination of early life stressors that can lead to chronic health issues in children.
This “Perfect Storm” often begins with prenatal stress, which can hardwire a developing baby’s nervous system for stress and anxiety. The umbilical cord acts as an electrical “power cord,” transmitting stress hormones from the mother to the baby. Birth interventions, such as C-sections, forceps, and vacuum extraction, can cause physical trauma to the delicate upper neck and brainstem, leading to neurological dysfunction and subluxations. Overuse of antibiotics and constant exposure to toxins early in a child’s life can disrupt the gut microbiome, causing inflammation and a host of additional issues.
Your Journey Towards Hope and Healing Starts Here
If you’re ready to start your journey towards hope, answers, and drug-free healthcare options for your child, give Centra Family Chiropractic a call. Remember, you are not alone in this journey. We are here to empower you, inspire you, and provide you with the hope and answers you’ve been searching for. With Drs. Centra as your guide, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and support you need to help your child thrive and reach their full potential.
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