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Pregnancy, Stress and Emotional Wellbeing: Why Nervous System Support Matters

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, excitement and change — physically, hormonally and emotionally. During this period, the nervous system works continuously to help both mother and baby adapt. Rather than trying to eliminate all stress (which is impossible), the goal is to support regulation — the body’s ability to move smoothly between activity, rest and recovery. The connection between maternal regulation and baby development Research shows that the mother’s nervous syst

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Stress, the Heart and the Spine: How Your Nervous System Responds to Modern Life

February is often associated with the heart — and for good reason. But the health of the heart is closely connected to something many people don’t immediately think about: the nervous system . Your nervous system constantly regulates heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and circulation. It helps your body shift between activity and rest , allowing you to respond to challenges and then recover afterward. When stress becomes constant Stress itself is not the problem. The body

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Creating Calm from the Beginning: Supporting Nervous System Regulation in Pregnancy and Newborns

Pregnancy and early infancy are times of extraordinary change — physically, emotionally and neurologically. Rather than focusing only on milestones or symptoms, it can be helpful to look at how well the nervous system is regulating . Babies aren’t born “calm” — they learn regulation A baby’s nervous system is immature at birth . They rely on: Predictable rhythms Gentle movement Warmth Touch Calm caregivers This process is called co-regulation — where a baby’s nervous system

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Resetting Your Nervous System: How to Start the Year Feeling Balanced and Resilient

The beginning of a new year often comes with good intentions — more energy, better health, less stress. Yet many people arrive in January already feeling tired, overwhelmed or out of rhythm . From a nervous system perspective, this makes sense. Your nervous system doesn’t reset overnight Your nervous system is constantly responding to: Physical stress (posture, movement, sleep) Emotional stress (pressure, uncertainty, expectations) Chemical stress (diet, stimulants, inflammat

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WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING AND FEELING DURING AN ADJUSTMENT?

Here is what you should be focusing on during an adjustment to maximize your body’s response and improvement: 1) Focus your awareness on the area of the spine where your Chiropractor has adjusted with the Integrator. Passively observe any spontaneous movements or sensations in that area or elsewhere. 2) If you sense any gentle movements of your head, neck, arms or legs; don’t be afraid to slightly accentuate and increase the stretch that they are creating in tha