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I've worked with many families struggling with mysterious symptoms that seem impossible to pin down. Digestive issues, skin problems, behavioral challenges, sleep disruptions. What many people don't realize is that food sensitivities could be at the root of these everyday struggles.

Testing for food sensitivities has come a long way. We now have reliable methods that can identify immune reactions to dozens of common foods. The key is working with a practitioner who understands how to interpret these results and create a sustainable elimination plan.

If your child has chronic symptoms that haven't responded to conventional treatment, food sensitivities deserve a closer look. The connection between what we eat and how we feel is powerful. And for many families, identifying and eliminating trigger foods, this is the missing piece.

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Here's what really matters: childhood milestones happen on a timeline that's based on how humans actually develop. Recently, some organizations have pushed these timelines later, but that doesn't change how children are wired to grow. Your baby's body knows what it needs to do and when it needs to do it.

I've created two free tools to help you track your child's development the right way. First, there's my developmental milestones guide, that shows you the big picture of what to expect and when. Second, our Connect My Brain app has pictures and details about each stage of development.

When we understand where development got off track, we can create a plan to get your child (or even you as an adult) back on course.

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I see childhood development as increasingly complex, and today I want to share why. This including the pre-pregnancy prep that could prevent many childhood struggles and developmental delays from the start.

I believe young couples should spend at least a year working on their health before conceiving and understanding your chemistry and health baseline makes an enormous difference.

If you already have children showing delays, please don't wait. The longer patterns persist, the more chronic they become. But there's always something we can do (it just might take a little longer).

The human body has an incredible capacity to heal and restore healthy function, and that's the beauty of what we do at Connect My Brain.

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Have you ever walked down the diaper aisle at your grocery store and noticed how much shelf space is for adults?

I see clear patterns in the kids I work with. Children with weak muscle tone often wet the bed. When they get on their hands and knees, their elbows might bend inward. They might avoid playing sports or running around with other kids. These early warning signs can lead to bigger problems as they grow up.

Whether you've had a C-section, an injury, or just notice your body isn't working like it used to, your pelvic floor needs to stay strong to work properly. The challenges I see in children often look a lot like the problems adults face later on.

If you or your child are dealing with any of these issues—bathroom urgency, bedwetting, weak muscles, or avoiding physical activities—please reach out. Visit http://connectmybrain.com and fill out the contact form. I'll personally call you back to talk about how we can help.

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Today, I want to share an example of how chemistry influences brain function. I was working with a young adult doing neurofeedback brain training. He was making incredible progress learning self-awareness and proper breathing techniques. But suddenly, his reassessment showed concerning results.

I realized two critical factors: he wasn't eating breakfast before our morning sessions, and he was using nicotine pouches. When the brain goes 12+ hours without fuel and is flooded with stimulants, it can't function properly. Once we addressed these issues, his real progress became clear.

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Acetaminophen disrupts glutathione, our body's master antioxidant. Despite this, it's routinely recommended for pregnant women and children. Recent discussions have highlighted links between acetaminophen and autism—information that's actually been available for decades, yet it's only now entering mainstream conversation.

This pattern isn't new. Remember red dye 40? Information about its potential to cause cancer existed for over 30 years before action was taken. We're seeing the same delay with acetaminophen and a number of other substances our families are exposed to daily.

This isn't about telling anyone what to do. At Connect My Brain, we believe in personal choice and bodily autonomy. What I'm advocating for is your right to have complete information. Whether it's acetaminophen, vaccines, food additives, or any health intervention—you deserve to know what's inside, what the research shows, and what the potential risks are.

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I've been wanting to talk about this topic for a long time, and I'm grateful we've reached a point where we can have honest conversations about vaccines and childhood health without fear of being silenced.

As a chiropractor with seven additional credentials in functional medicine, neurology, and nutrition, I've dedicated my career to understanding how our bodies work and what we expose them to. This isn't about being anti-vaccine—it's about being pro-information and pro-choice for families.

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As a chiropractor specializing in child development, I've discovered fascinating connections between bedwetting and our body's primitive reflexes.

Early in my practice, I learned about adjustment techniques that sometimes worked like a "light switch" for bedwetting. However, I noticed inconsistent results—some dry nights, some wet nights. This inspired me to dive deeper into childhood development and understand all the pieces of this complex puzzle.

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There's a neurological reason why your child is struggling with time management, handwriting and reading!

Today, I break down three critical skills that support healthy brain development: time perception, fine motor control, and reading foundations. I'll show you why analog clocks beat digital ones, how shoe-tying builds writing skills, and what the "homunculus" brain map reveals about hands-on learning.

I also share why labels like dyslexia don't tell the whole story and how missed developmental milestones create the learning struggles we see today. The good news is, with proper assessment and targeted practice, we can build these foundational circuits at any age.

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As kids head back to the classroom after shorter-than-ideal summer breaks, their bodies may be showing signs of stress through an unintegrated Moro reflex - the primitive startle response that should disappear by 4 months old.

Watch for these red flags:

• Sleep disruptions or excessive sleeping

• Difficulty focusing on homework

• "Deer in headlights" moments

• Changes in eating habits

• Fight-or-flight responses to everyday situations

I'll teach you how to support your child by creating device-free evenings, family dinners, and proper rest routines.

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