Seriously, Why Are So Many Kids Sick These Days? (It’s Not Just Bad Luck)
Okay, so if you’re like, “Why do kids seem to be dealing with way more health stuff now?” you’re definitely not alone. The numbers are kinda crazy – like, the CDC says 40% of kids have a chronic illness, and some experts think it’s even higher, maybe 50% or more!
Seriously, what’s going on?
We’re talking everything – tummy troubles, weird immune stuff, and all those neurological things like autism, ADHD, anxiety… it’s a lot.
Way More Than Just “Bad Genes” or “Toxins”
Doctors often say, “Oh, it’s just genetics,” or “Tough luck,” and then push meds that just cover up the problem. But honestly, it’s way deeper than that.
Even the natural health folks sometimes miss a big piece of the puzzle.
Here’s the thing: kids’ chronic illnesses are usually caused by a bunch of stuff. It’s not just genes, or just food, or just toxins.
What if we’re missing something? What if it’s not just the gluten or the pollution, but something else hiding in plain sight?
For Parents Who’ve Tried EVERYTHING
If you’re feeling totally frustrated with doctors and feel like you’ve tried every natural remedy under the sun, this is for you.
If you’ve done the meds, the supplements, the detoxes, maybe even the fancy therapies, and you still feel like something’s off… trust your gut.
The “Perfect Storm” of Early Stress
Let’s talk about this “Perfect Storm” that messes with kids’ nervous systems. It’s basically three things:
- Mom stress during pregnancy: If mom’s stressed during pregnancy, it messes with the baby’s nervous system.
- Rough births: Things like C-sections, forceps, and other birth stuff can stress out a baby’s nervous system.
- Early exposure to meds and toxins: All those meds and environmental junk can throw a kid’s nervous system out of whack.
And let’s not forget all the screen time and social media stressing kids out before they’re even ready.
The Nervous System: The Missing Link
When kids get hit with all this stress early on, their nervous system goes into “fight-or-flight” mode and gets stuck there.
This looks different at different ages:
- Babies: Colic, reflux, being super fussy.
- Toddlers: Meltdowns, tantrums, trouble with transitions.
- School-age: Impulsiveness, behavior problems, trouble focusing.
- Teens: Anxiety, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
Basically, their bodies aren’t growing and developing like they should.
Things like colic, ear infections, and delays aren’t just “phases.” They’re red flags.
The Domino Effect on the Body
When the nervous system freaks out (aka “dysautonomia“), it messes with everything else:
- Gut problems: Digestion goes wonky, and toxins build up.
- Immune issues: The immune system gets super sensitive and inflamed.
- Movement and sensory problems: Coordination, sensory processing, and speech get messed up.
Why Most Treatments Miss the Point
Doctors chase symptoms and treat each problem separately.
Even natural health folks often just focus on supplements and detoxes.
The real problem – nervous system dysregulation – often doesn’t show up on normal tests. You need special tests, like INSiGHT Scanning Technology, to see it.
How to Help Your Kid
The good news is, it’s not just bad genes or bad luck. You can fix this by focusing on the nervous system.
Neurologically-focused chiropractic care can help balance the nervous system naturally.
Signs Your Kid’s Getting Better
You’ll see things like:
- Better sleep
- Better digestion
- Stronger immune system
- Better coordination
- Better mood and decision making
What to Do Next
If you feel like there’s more to your kid’s health issues, you’re probably right. The nervous system is often the missing piece.
If you want to find out the real root of your child’s problems and learn about natural solutions, reach out to our office in Orland Park, IL, Health From Within for a consultation. Or, if you’re not local, find a PX Docs office near you through the directory. Your kid deserves to thrive, not just survive! If you are in the Orland Park, IL area, please contact our office.