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Every parent knows we don’t hold infants by their head once they’re out of the womb. What a lot of parents don’t realize, is that very first contact by a human hand, forceps or suction device with that same type of force, that distraction force on this little one’s neck and it could have been you too. You could still be carrying this type of a stress and this type of trauma with you throughout your life if it hasn’t been addressed. In this episode I’m going to tie in how that type of physical stress onto a newborn during the birth process can lead to what we call subluxation and nerve interference which can take away from that little one’s quality of life and possibly be causing some of these symptoms and conditions that nobody else seems to have an answer for.

The SUBLUXATION Cycle

Before we get started, though, if you haven’t seen the original video of the subluxation cycle, please make sure you to check that out. That’s going to give a more in-depth explanation of what this is.

Birth Trauma

To start off with, this is a physical stress. It’s not so much an emotional or chemical stress that we’re talking about today, it’s a physical stress. And when that little one has that twisting or distraction force on their upper cervical neck, that can disrupt, can inflame, can do a lot of damage to the spinal cord. Now, the spinal cord is what’s responsible for sending messages from the brain to the rest of the body and then receiving information from the rest of the body back to the brain. So bad information, bad decision making, bad output, we get a very disrupted state of health and that’s what we’re talking about here.

Nerve Interference

When the nervous system gets overwhelmed to the point where nerve interference is created, what results in that little one is a disease or imbalanced function state. Now, these little ones, they can’t talk to us; they can’t tell us what’s going on, so often we see that manifest as irritable bowel syndrome, colic or possibly chronic infections leading all the way to the ear infections that are so prevalent in some kids but not prevalent in others. In general, kids have more horizontal Eustachian tubes and more likelihood of an infection because of that. There’s got to be a better explanation for why that is…more on that later. Essentially, what happens here with that physical stress, if it was enough to overwhelm your little one’s nervous system, they are going to be carrying nerve interference throughout their whole life.

How Does That Manifest?

It can vary and it can basically be any sort of dysfunction. If that little one is set off with a decreased stress response, it’s going to predispose them to have a poor reaction to the other things coming at them later in life. There’s going to be more physical stress, more chemical stress, and more emotional stress the longer as life continues. For example, some kids have allergies to peanuts, soy, gluten, dairy, things like that, and some kids don’t. What we find in our practice is a lot of times the ones with the most severe allergies have a common thread of a significant physical trauma during the birth process. So that little one was set off with nerve interference to their immune system and possibly digestive system. That makes it more likely for them to have a poor response to the peanuts, the gluten, the soy that some kids don’t have. Another example, sometimes the vaccine reactions or other toxins, pesticides, things like that, medication reactions, all of that can come from, and often does start from a significant amount of birth trauma.

What Needs To Be Done?

We need to check our little ones and make sure that there is not that disconnect right out of the gate. Not to mention how that can manifest with the scoliosis and the misalignment in their spine as they start to grow, as they start to pick their head up. There’s a lot going on here and we all we want as parents is the best for our little ones.

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We don’t know if we carry this with us! That interference in your brain isn’t able to overcome and heal from that trauma you carry with you and have possibly carried with you your whole life. This can lead to a decreased stress response to this day, decreased health and ultimately quality of life. We want the best for you. We want the best for our kids. Please reach out. And if we can do anything to help you, we’d love to serve you.

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Nasal Spray/Mist Protocol

Nothing will replace a properly functioning nerve/immune system so make sure you are regularly checked for nerve interference!

Then for additional support at the source see this protocol:

Although there is documentation for the addition to Nasal Spray/Nasal Irrigation solutions of Colloidal Silver and Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), per Dr. Alex Vasquez, “As far as topical/nasal rinse antimicrobials are concerned, I think the povidone iodine is clearly the best.” Povidone Iodine nasal irrigation and gargling reduce bacterial/viral load. The use of a diluted Povidone-Iodine solution in your mouth and nose is a simple way to kill the bacteria/virus where it lives. This can also be used as a preventative measure by people who have been exposed to Covid-19 but are not yet sick. “Nasal irrigation might relieve symptoms and reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in patients with COVID-19”… “Nasal rinses physically disrupt the viscous surface layer, removing mucus and particulate matter, and increase hydration of the deeper aqueous layer, thereby improving underlying ciliary beat frequency and reducing local inflammatory mediators. These effects can be particularly helpful during a viral respiratory infection where mucociliary dysfunction and mucostasis can result from the inflammatory response.

To make the 1% Povidone-Iodine nasal or gargle solution, mix 5 ml (1 tsp) of 10% Povidone-iodine with 50 ml of distilled/filtered water. This will make a 1% Povidone-Iodine solution that is diluted enough to use in the nose/mouth. DO NOT USE 10% POVIDONE-IODINE.

If you are iodine allergic or intolerant, you can substitute 1% hydrogen peroxide. To make a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution, mix 10 ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 20 ml of distilled/filtered water. This will make a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution that is diluted enough to use to use in the nose/mouth.

Most Effective Application: Using a plastic nasal “squeeze-bottle” or poured in via a Nettie Pot; Squirt 1 tsp of the 1% solution into one nostril and sniff this to the back of your throat. Spit it out immediately. Repeat with the other nostril. Do this twice in each nostril. After performing the nasal rinse, gargle at least 2 tbsp of the diluted solution for at least 30 seconds. DO NOT SWALLOW.

Most Convenient Application: Use either 1% solution through a “Nasal Spray” bottle or purchase the Povidone Iodine Nasal Spray (2-spray in each nostril). Sniff to back of throat and then blow nose.

According to Dr. Vasquez, the nasal spray application is effective, but not as effective as the “Nasal Rinse and Gargle” described above.

Repeat this protocol 1-4 times a day for prevention, or up to 6 times a day with acute infection.

Product Links:

Nasal Rinse Kit

Amber Glass 1 oz Nasal Sprayer

Povidone Iodine 10% Unflavored Solution

Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide, Natural Cleaner, 3%

References:

• JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020;146(11):1054-1058. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2020.3053. In Vitro Efficacy of a Povidone-Iodine Nasal Antiseptic for Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2. <https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2770785>
• Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Apr;100(2_suppl):192S-196S.  doi: 10.1177/0145561320957237. Epub 2020 Sep 21. Efficacy of Povidone-Iodine Nasal and Oral Antiseptic Preparations Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32951446/>
• https://bit.ly/30T8CxX JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, online July 23, 2020.
• <https://medhelpclinics.com/resources/advice-from-the-doctor/at-home-treatment-protocol-for-covid-19>

3️⃣ Reasons Head Control, Crawling and Walking (Motor Development) Lead to Calmer Emotions and Easier Behavioral Regulation

Getting Started: When kiddos struggle with emotions 😡, behavior, and meltdowns – we wonder where it’s coming from and what can be causing it. While the answer to this can be long, and literally anything can put a 2 or 3 year old over the edge, this happens more often and long term it can be associated with developmental milestones, especially motor milestones.

The brain 🧠 has an order of doing things and if the sequence is disrupted or behind, the brain can feel less comfortable and it can come out as behavior. 😭

So if you are a parent of a baby 👶🏻 in these developmental phases or if you have a kiddo struggling and don’t know where it is coming from these 3 reasons may shed some light on why and most importantly how they can get help. 👇🏼

1️⃣ Hitting milestones helps activate better detox with respiration, digestion and immune function. Good activation in the neck, chest and low back allows the neuro-muscular system to move fluid through the system quicker and easier!

2️⃣ Hitting motor milestones lead to a strong upright posture and posture is key to brain development! Hormones in the brain are reactive to good or bad posture. Sitting up straight activates hormones that fuel feelings of confidence, calm 🧘🏻‍♀️ and in control while a flexed/folded posture with lack of support in the core can fuel a stress response in kids.

3️⃣ Coordinated movement helps calm the brain. You can see this with your own kids, getting outside 🌳, running around, and getting them breathing heavily leads to better energy regulation, sleep and focus.