In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses why children may experience plateaus or regressions during their healing journey, particularly in the context of chiropractic care and neurological development. He explains that these plateaus are often normal and sometimes even indicate progress, sharing seven key reasons for plateaus and five actionable strategies to handle them effectively.

[00:00:00] - Introduction

Overview of episode focus on plateaus and regressions in healing

[00:01:00] - Understanding Care Plans vs. Treatment Plans

Distinction between chiropractic care plans and traditional treatment plans
Initial positive responses to adjustments

[00:02:00] - The Nature of Healing

Why healing isn't linear
Body's prioritization of different functions
Basic body functions taking precedence

[00:04:00] - Normal Development Patterns

Why plateaus are normal and expected
Explanation of developmental surges
The relationship between growth and healing

[00:12:00] - Seven Reasons for Plateaus

Normal developmental patterns
Growth spurts
Immune challenges
Toxin elimination
Seasonal changes
Emotional stress
Therapy overload

[00:30:00] - Understanding Fever and Development

Connection between immune system and neurological development
Why some children never getting sick isn't optimal

[00:35:00] - The Detoxification Process

How the nervous system handles toxins
Timeline for seeing changes
Why symptoms might temporarily worsen

[00:40:00] - Impact of Emotional Stress

How family stress affects children
Co-regulation between parent and child
Managing emotional overload

[00:45:00] - Five Action Steps for Handling Plateaus

Review and adjust current interventions
Prioritize nervous system support
Track patterns and triggers
Monitor for signs of overload
Use insight scans for objective measurement

[00:50:00] - Clinical Recommendations

When to increase adjustments
How to read the signs of progress
Working with your practitioner effectively

[00:55:00] - Conclusion and Contact Information

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