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The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

54. Q&A What Can I do at Home to Help Regulate My Child's Nervous System?

Nov 22, 2024
42:57

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses questions about regulating the nervous system at home for both children and adults. He explains how God's design for healing includes both natural approaches and chiropractic care, sharing personal experiences from his farm life and clinical practice. The episode provides practical strategies for nervous system regulation while emphasizing that, sometimes, more intensive intervention through chiropractic care is necessary.


[00:00:00] - Introduction to Ask Dr. Tony episode 

[00:02:00] - How to regulate nervous system at home 

[00:02:30] - Explanation of dysregulated nervous system symptoms

[00:03:00] - Discussion of God's design for healing and the role of chiropractic care 

[00:04:00] - Common interventions people try before chiropractic

[00:05:00] - Historical perspective on chiropractic care starting in 1895 

[00:08:00] - Why conventional regulation strategies may not be enough


Top Strategies for Nervous System Regulation:

[00:13:00] - #1: Getting Outside

  • Importance of outdoor time
  • Benefits of cold weather activities
  • Connection with nature

[00:19:00] - Indoor Environment Strategies

  • No devices in bedrooms
  • Creating device-free playrooms
  • Importance of old-school toys

[00:23:00] - Physical Activities

  • Family walks and workouts
  • Exercise options for indoor times
  • Including children in physical activities

[00:27:00] - Deep Pressure Activities

  • Bear hugs and wrestling
  • Weighted blankets
  • Compression clothing benefits

[00:31:00] - Sensory Interventions

  • Music and white noise
  • Essential oils
  • Calming sounds

[00:33:00] - Routines and Schedules

  • Protecting bedtime
  • Chore systems
  • Visual schedules

[00:37:00] - Why Sometimes More Is Needed

  • Limitations of home strategies
  • Role of professional care
  • Timeline for healing

[00:40:00] - Closing Thoughts

  • Importance of patience in healing
  • Combining home strategies with professional care

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