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Are you unknowingly putting your child's health at risk by overusing antibiotics? 💊

The statistics are alarming – nearly 30% of antibiotics prescribed to kids are unnecessary! 😱 This overuse not only contributes to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance but also disrupts the balance of your kid's developing nervous system. 🧠

Especially when your child is constantly getting sick, it's hard to know what other options we have! Parents, let's start by seeing exactly how your child’s nervous system is functioning by getting them a set of neurological INSiGHT Scans! This will help our doctors find the root cause of what is leading your child's immune system to become and stay weak! Next, our team will create a customized care plan to help get your child out of the storm, hoping to use less or even no more antibiotics! 👏 For more information or to schedule your child, DM us or click the link in our bio! ❤️

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After 10 rounds of antibiotics and three failed tube surgeries, 😫Kyle's family knew they couldn’t keep going down the same path. His determined and resilient mom was on a relentless mission to find a real, lasting solution...

Every time Kyle caught a cold, no matter what they tried, it always resulted in an ear infection. Between not feeling well and constant doctor visits, he was missing a ton of school and never feeling like himself. 👎🏻

Mom said he also constantly complained of tummy troubles. After he ate, he would often lay on the couch complaining of pain, not wanting to get up and do anything. 😖

With his twin sister Hayley was already under care at their PX Docs office for emotional regulation challenges, so mom took a leap of faith, hoping chiropractic care might help Kyle despite his different symptoms. 🙏

Mom said, “I was surprised that Kyle’s scans were very similar to Hayley’s even though they had different issues. I was happy to know that a lot of his stomach issues and ear infections can be connected.”

Fast forward a year into chiropractic care: Kyle hasn't had a single ear infection since he started!! And he hardly ever complains about his stomach hurting him. 🎉

Mom says,” Kyle is active and healthy. He no longer has to worry about getting tubes in his ears and seeing the ENT. He is doing well in school and loves playing sports and exercising. He has only missed a few days of school this year compared to last year and has been eating lots of foods and trying new foods as well.” 💙

Way to go Kyle! 👏🏼

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“Do you see adults here?” That's a question we get often at LHW!

Something that might surprise you is that subluxation doesn't just affect kids. As adults, we're susceptible to its effects, too. In fact, if you're a parent struggling with your own health issues, subluxation might be the root cause you've been overlooking.

Adults with subluxation often experience:

❌ Sleep disturbances

❌ Digestive problems

❌ Weakened immune function

❌ Mental and emotional challenges

❌ Chronic tension and headaches

❌ Persistent exhaustion

Does this sound familiar? If you've tried every workout, yoga class, massage, supplement protocol, diet change, detox, and meditation app out there and still can't seem to get healthy, 😅 it's highly likely that subluxation and an imbalanced nervous system are at the core of your health challenges, too. The best part is we can get an inside look at the stress happening inside your body...and that our snack station is for adults too! 😜 DM us to get that non-invasive scan scheduled to get a kick start to feeling your BEST!!

If you ask us, these are pretty spooky, especially when many of us were raised to believe them! Scroll through and let us know which ones you resonated with! 👻

AND if you have any questions on why these are myths, DM us! We are all about root cause care and making sure that we have your back when it comes to your child’s health! We are always rooting for you and your family! 🤍

Any final guesses on how much the pumpkin weighs?!?!? 🎃 This fall season has been our
favorite!

What are your favorite fall activities to do?! Did you go apple picking, pumpkin carving, or football watching?? Tell us all about it! ⬇️

Welcome to a fall edition of Meet the Team!!! 🍁 🏈 What would your answers be to these questions?!

Halloween 🎃 vs Thanksgiving 🦃
Apple Cider 🍎 vs Pumpkin Spice ☕
Watch Football 🏈 vs Carve Pumpkins 🎃

Let us know your answers in the comments! ⬇️

Who’s ready for LHW’s costume contest?!?!

October 28th-31st come get adjusted wearing your coolest costumes! The winners will get a gift card to Learning Express Toys and Gifts! 🧸🤩

We will also have organic treat bags for everyone! Come join the spooky good time!!

Saturday shout out to one of our community partners: Thank you 🙌 to midwives Mindee, Jennifer, and Rebekah of Rush Copley!! This was taken after the night shift over coffee. Mid chat, Rebekah had to leave to respond to a page for a birth! You women are incredible at what you do and LHW is grateful to co-care with you for our expectant 🤰🏻 and postpartum 👩‍🍼mamas! 💕

Is your child struggling with everyday tasks, social interactions, or emotional regulation? 🤔 They may be one of the many children affected by sensory processing disorder (SPD), a condition that impacts nearly 80% of children born by C-section. 😲

Children struggling with sensory issues have trouble "processing" the world around them, and since children born via C-section (as well as other means of birth intervention) end up with such a physically and "medically" overwhelming entry into this world, it's likely that right from the jump their sensory processing system is overwhelmed and thrown off track.

SPD can make the world feel overwhelming, leading to challenges in school, relationships, and daily life. 🌍💔 But there's hope! By understanding the role of the nervous system in sensory processing, we can unlock the key to helping your child thrive. 🗝️ To truly understand Sensory Processing Disorder, it’s essential to understand the nervous system and how imbalances can lead to the challenges faced by children with SPD.

The nervous system is the body’s command center, responsible for receiving, interpreting, and responding to sensory input from the environment. In typically developing children, this process occurs seamlessly, allowing them to navigate the world around them with ease.
However, when the nervous system is not functioning optimally, as in the case of SPD, sensory processing becomes disrupted, leading to various challenges and symptoms associated with the disorder, such as sensory overload.

For parents of children with SPD, the journey can often feel overwhelming and isolating. If you suspect that your child may be struggling with sensory issues or if you have been looking for solutions, the article 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 at the link below is filled with the answers you've been searching for.

https://pxdocs.com/sensory/what-is-sensory-processing-disorder

Source: Library of Medicine PMC9180069

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I mean…Friday vibes, amirite?!

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When we first saw this stat we could not believe it... But then we looked through our paperwork and saw how many children who struggle with sensory challenges were born via c-section, we realized that it was true! As we all know, c-sections can be essential and life-saving, but what can we do now that they have happened? How can our team at LHW help?! 🥳

C-sections, especially when unplanned or emergent, can be very stressful for both mother and baby. The sudden transition from the womb to the outside world can cause a heightened stress response, leading to dysregulation in the baby’s nervous system.

This dysregulation can lead to sensory processing disorder as the child grows up. Our team specializes in nervous system regulation and has the technology to pinpoint where that stress is coming from and how that nervous system can work to become regulated again! 👏 How cool is that?!

If you are interested in reading more about sensory processing disorder and how we can help, visit the link below! ♥️

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9180069/

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After feeling hopeless and like they were failing, Aria’s incredible parents kept fighting to help their little girl thrive past major meltdowns, sensory overload, and sleep challenges. Read what Mom has to say about her little girl getting her grin back! 😁

“Prior to chiropractic care, our little girl was completely different. She was not a happy little girl. She refused to be in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people surrounding her. Every time we tried to go out we would do so nervously because we knew what may be coming - meltdowns after meltdowns. It was so hard to see her that way.

Aria also never slept through the night. Nighttimes were dreaded because we knew it was going to be a hard night and exhausting. Doctors kept telling us to “let her cry it out,” and “walk away." Family members insisted she was “spoiled." As her parents, we always knew there was more to it.

After finding PX Docs, we truly can say we couldn’t be more blessed. Aria is definitely a happier little, sweet girl. We are astounded to see such a huge positive difference in her personality. She went from screaming and crying when anyone greeted her to smiling ear to ear, happily greeting anyone who came her way. Her sleeping has improved so much.

We can say we finally get a full night’s rest and nobody wakes up crabby the next day. Also, her speech has come such a long way. She is now beginning to speak in full sentences. It is just amazing what PX Docs has done for us. Every single Doctor and CA is amazing! We wouldn’t change anything if we could.” ❤️

Go Aria Go! We love watching that ear-to-ear smile light up the whole room when you walk in! 🙌🏻

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Is your child battling a host of chronic symptoms that don't seem to add up? It could be dysautonomia – a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. The most common form of dysautonomia is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). According to recent studies, an estimated 1 in 100 teenagers in the United States suffer from POTS which can affect nearly every bodily function. 😔

Dysautonomia can manifest in a wide range of symptoms, from racing heart and dizziness to digestive issues and anxiety. Unfortunately for the past couple of generations, we’ve allowed chronic stress, anxiety, and toxicity to invade our culture like never before. The most overlooked aspect of chronic health challenges in kids is by far dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a term used to describe several different conditions that share a common thread 👉 a malfunctioning autonomic nervous system. When the ANS is not working properly, it can cause problems with heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control, and other essential functions.

But there's hope! At LHW, we specialize in a neurologically-focused approach to care that targets the root cause of dysautonomia. Our cutting-edge Neurological INSiGHT Scans help us identify and address nervous system dysfunction, paving the way for lasting healing for your child. 🧠

Our neurologically-focused approach to care at LHW is designed to identify and address the root cause of dysautonomia, helping kids and teens unlock their full potential. 🔓 You can learn more about 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐚 and our targeted approach to care at the link below.

https://pxdocs.com/dysautonomia/what-is-dysautonomia

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Did you know that our amazing doctors meet together every single week to make sure that each patient is getting the best care possible?!? ♥️ Our doctors study scans, talk through best practices for adjustments and make sure that they are up to speed on anything new that happened that week. It's amazing how much they care about you and your family's clinical care! Having a multi-doc team is so important! When you have multiple sets of eyes on your nervous system, 🧠 nothing gets missed! Thank you for trusting LHW with your family's care! ❤️

As a parent, it's heartbreaking to watch your child battle a host of chronic symptoms that seem to have no clear cause or solution. But what if there's something that your traditional pediatrician isn't talking about that may be behind their struggle? 🧐

This week we are talking all things Dysautonomia. This complex condition disrupts the balance of the autonomic nervous system, leading to a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.

Thankfully, our doctors are experts when it comes to nervous system dysregulation 🧠 and dysautonomia and know exactly how to pinpoint what's going on in your child's body!

To learn more, visit the link in our bio! Or DM us! We would love to hear your child's story and get them scheduled for their Neurological INSiGHT Scans! ♥️

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Kaia is such an incredible girl with a beautiful personality, but her inability to regulate her emotions was growing into an everyday challenge! 😩

Any time she was triggered it would completely change the dynamic of the day. Transitions at home, car rides, and being in public areas were becoming completely overwhelming.

They had already tried different essential oils, soothing techniques, and even previous chiropractic care. But, nothing seemed to help their little girl feel like herself again. 😪

Mom said it felt like she would never ‘grow out of it’ and she followed her intuition that there was something more that could be done. 💪🏻
When they went to their local PX Docs office and got Kaia’s Neurological INSiGHT Scans done, they finally understood exactly why she was reacting this way. Her nervous system was wound up and stuck on the gas pedal, unable to adapt to her environment. 🧠

Mom said, “We felt so thankful there was actual evidence and answers to what was happening with our baby girl.” ❤️

As Kaia crushed her care plan, their family celebrated some really big wins, both expected and completely unexpected. 🎊

Not only was she able to regulate her emotions more quickly than before, but Mom says, “She hasn’t had a fever since we started in June, her tumble coach noticed her balance improved, and she’s regular with her bowels now! Woop woop!” 🥳

Way to go Kaia!! 🙌🏻

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When it comes to our health, what happens in Vagus, doesn't stay in Vagus...the vagus nerve that is! 😝 In fact, The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in regulating emotions and behavior in children by influencing the autonomic nervous system, which controls many of the body’s involuntary functions. Here’s how the vagus nerve contributes to emotional and behavioral regulation:

▶️ Emotion Regulation

▶️ Social Engagement System

▶️ Behavioral Responses

▶️ Physiological Regulation

▶️ Influence on Neurotransmitters

When you combine the roles the vagus nerve plays in digestion, immune, and overall brain function, it’s easy to see why making sure this absolutely essential nerve is functioning at its best just may be the single most important factor in children’s health and development! It needs far more care and attention from pediatric healthcare providers. 👏

The good news? This is our specialty at LHW!! 🎉 Parents, you can learn more about 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 at the link below. Please send us a DM with any questions you have or to set up an exam to test how your child's vagus nerve is functioning!

https://pxdocs.com/vagus-nerve/vagus-nerve-dysfunction

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The vagus nerve is VERY important when it comes to how our child's nervous system is functioning. From digestive struggles to anxiety, behavior, mood swings, and immune challenges, the vagus nerve is a BIG part of it all! 👏

Thankfully, our doctors have the technology and skills it takes to map what's called Vagal Tone accurately while also helping to provide a targeted and personalized plan to stimulate and support your child's vagus nerve. How do we do it?! 🤷‍♀️

At LHW, we use an incredible piece of technology called Heart Rate Variability, or HRV, which helps us find out whether or not your child's vagus nerve is functioning properly.

This test can be run in as little as 3 minutes and helps us build an exact blueprint for your child's Neurological Restoration Care Plan, helping us determine exactly what frequency and type of chiropractic adjustments are needed to help stimulate and activate your child's vagus nerve and Parasympathetic Nervous System. Getting things back online and healing naturally once again! 💪

Want to see how your child's vagus nerve is functioning? Visit the link in our bio or DM us to schedule a Neurological Scan! ♥️

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Francesca is now 3 YEARS SEIZURE FREE & thriving with much less anxiety and gut challenges! 🎉 Read her story here!

As Francesca’s battle with seizures grew bigger and harder, her hope for healing was shrinking smaller. 😞 What started off as short absent seizures turned into full-blown atonic and grand mal seizures that weren’t even responding to medication. 💊 A challenge no kiddo should have to face.

So as she turned 16 years old, Francesca wasn’t able to live the life she deserved…. let alone get her hands on that highly anticipated driver’s license. 🪪 What’s worse is she continued to spiral into more challenges: depression, anxiety, gut issues, constipation, and insomnia. 😥

Her amazing momma, never giving up on helping her daughter, knew they needed to make a change and try something dramatically different. That’s when they turned to Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic for hope, answers, and most importantly... HELP. ✨

The adjustments helped calm down Francesca’s noisy brain 🧠 so that her body was able to shift back into rest, digest, healing, and repair mode. By restoring her neurological balance, her body and brain were less overwhelmed with everyday functions… and the healing started happening. 🙌🏼

Now, what does Francesca’s life look like? She’s over 3 years seizure-free and THRIVING. 👏🏼 Mom says she’s so much happier, less anxious, less gut challenges, and much more confident. ❤️ Oh and that driver's license? GOT IT! 😎 She’s also now in college and able to pursue her dreams!

Francesca is living a life that looks dramatically different and better all because they didn’t give up hope, sought out more answers, and believed in the body’s ability to heal. 💪🏼

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Parents, did you know that 40% of school-aged children suffer from at least one chronic health issue? 😔 It's heartbreaking to watch our little ones struggle with ongoing pain, digestive problems, or neurological challenges like ADHD and anxiety. Talking with parents just like you about why their child is struggling is exactly why we're so passionate at LHW.

"Subluxation" – a complex neurological dysfunction that can manifest in various physical, developmental, and behavioral symptoms. 🧠 When subluxation occurs, it can interfere with the proper functioning of the nervous system, leading to a wide range of health challenges that may seem unrelated on the surface. 🌀 So what causes subluxation, exactly? Put simply 👉 stress and toxicity overload.

While stress is actually a normal, healthy part of life, helping us to gain resiliency, strength, and adaptability from infancy on… what the Perfect Storm teaches us is that we have far too much stress and toxicity in our current environments. And if a child is exposed to high amounts of stress and toxicity early in life before their nervous system has developed enough to handle it, then subluxation and dysautonomia set in, and the storm starts to brew.

Our latest article 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 takes a deep dive into the world of subluxation, showing how interference in the nervous system can impact a child's overall well-being. 📊 Our neurologically-focused approach targets the root cause of many chronic health issues. 💪 Our team is trained and ready to find and correct subluxation. We’d love to help your family!!

https://pxdocs.com/subluxation/what-is-subluxation/

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🎉🎉 Celebrating Amanda’s 5-Year Work Anniversary at Lifetime Health & Wellness! 🎉🎉

Amanda has been an incredible force in our pediatric and family wellness chiropractic space, leading the way with her creativity and bringing fun and warmth to our practice. She has a special talent for connecting with our mamas and kiddos, making every visit feel like home. Whether she’s welcoming a new practice member or celebrating a family’s wins, Amanda keeps our mornings running smoothly. We are so grateful for her dedication and the care she brings every day! 🙌💖

Here’s to many more amazing years together, Amanda! 🥳

Do you feel like you've tried everything to help your child's chronic health issues, but nothing seems to work? 😩 What if the answer lies in understanding an often-overlooked neurological dysfunction called "subluxation"? 🧠

Subluxation can be the hidden culprit behind a wide range of health challenges in children, from physical pain and digestive issues to developmental delays and emotional dysregulation. 😰 But how does it develop, and what can you do to help your child? 🤔

Scroll through this post and read more about subluxation at the link in our bio and find out exactly how our team at LHW can help! ♥️

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After trying home remedies and other chiropractic care, read how Neurologically-Focused Pediatric Chiropractic has helped this sweet Mom's boy through colic and big emotions as a toddler! 🎉

“We started going to a chiropractor when Carter was 3 months old because he had very bad colic and digestive issues. The adjustments helped a ton during that stage. 👏 Then, Carter turned one and started having constant tantrums.

We were exhausted and burnt out and I could tell Carter just wasn’t the happy toddler that he could be. 😔

We tried a lot of at-home remedies and other chiropractic care which didn’t help. Then we found our local PX Docs office and they were so thorough in their practice. They scan regularly to see your progress, they discuss your progress in their meetings, and they constantly offer insight on how to help manage stressors and inflammation.

After lots of adjustments and prayers, things finally started to turn around.

He is now much more emotionally regulated. Day-to-day life is less stressful for all of us, and I can see how much happier he is. PX Docs is such a blessing and I am beyond thankful to everyone for helping us out all these years. It’s not just the adjustments that make this place what it is. It’s the words of advice, the smiles, the uplifting positivity, the compliments, the list goes on and on. We look forward to our appointments every single week. Thank you PX Docs fam!” ❤️

It’s families just like these who we are so blessed to care for, get to know, and watch them grow over the years. 🙏

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Parents, if you're at your wit's end trying to soothe your colicky baby, you're not alone. 😔

Colic affects a staggering 1 in 4 infants, leaving families desperate for answers. But what if we told you that the real cause of colic isn't just gas or stomach issues? 🤔

We know that the root cause of colic symptoms often lies in neurological dysfunction, specifically in the autonomic nervous system, which can lead to excessive crying, difficulty sleeping, and digestive distress in infants. 🍼😴 Most parents are surprised when they see the neurological root of colic show up on their baby's INSiGHT scans.

If your baby is crying for more than 3 hours a day and is exhibiting other colic symptoms, a healthcare provider will likely diagnose them with colic and tell you it’s normal and something infants can grow out of. While colicky babies may stop crying eventually, the root issues of colic are likely still lingering.

Learn more about the neurological stresses of colic and how LHW can help at the link in our bio. We want to help get your baby back to doing all things baby...like eating, sleeping, and 💩! 😝 We know this is the time you've been dreaming of, and you'd do anything to help your sweet little babe when they're crying uncontrollably. Our team has the experience and extra clinical training in pediatrics with safe, specific, and gentle care. We'd love to help!

https://pxdocs.com/colic/what-is-colic

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