A few weeks back, I posted a video speaking on mental health and health overall in this country. If you watched it (check it out if you haven’t!) and were thinking, “How can chiropractic make a difference in how the brain works?” Here’s the thing: chiropractic works because of neurology! It works because of changes that happen in the brain and taking stress of the nervous system. This allows homeostasis and the expression of life and health to occur the way it was meant to in all of us. See the thing is we are all meant to be healthy. Health is our natural state.

One such example: it is estimated that up to 90% of the body’s serotonin is made in the digestive tract. Why is this important? Serotonin: Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression. Serotonin is an important chemical and neurotransmitter in the human body. It is believed to help regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. Think about this: if the digestive tract is not functioning correctly, our brain and entire behavior and personality is different!

Here’s the thing: Stress on the nervous system does not allow normal function of the body to occur. When the nervous system is under stress, there is poor reception in the conversation between your brain and body. This potentially means changes in serotonin production!

Dr. Josh Young, D.C.

Crystal Lake Family Wellness