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Why Your Baby Might Be Stuck in Fight-or-Flight.
A newborn's nervous system isn't a blank slate. By the time a baby arrives in the world, it has already been shaped by nine months of connection to their mother's physiology, and it's about to be shaped again — profoundly — by the process of being born. For some babies, that shaping happens smoothly. For others, a combination of prenatal, birth, and postnatal experiences can leave their nervous system stuck in a state of protection rather than one of calm, connected safety.
Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest — What Your Body Is Really Doing (And Why It Matters)
Your Nervous System Has Two Modes Fight or Flight — Your Body's Survival System Chronic Sympathetic Activation — When the Accelerator Gets Stuck Rest and Digest —
Why the Balance Matters for Families.
An In-depth look at ADHD.
ADHD is the most common neurodevelopmental condition diagnosed in Australian children, affecting an estimated 6–10% of children and adolescents — or roughly one in every thirteen kids. That's more than two children in the average classroom. In adults, prevalence is estimated between 2–6% of the population, with many going undiagnosed well into adulthood.
Your nervous system has three settings — here's why that changes everything
In simple terms, polyvagal theory describes how your nervous system constantly scans your environment for safety or danger — and shifts between three distinct states in response. This process happens automatically, beneath your conscious awareness. Your body is always asking one question: Am I safe?
Everything you need to know about Seasonal Allergies.
Like many Australian families, they were dealing with what we commonly call seasonal allergies, or hay fever.
And in Australia, it’s far more common than most people realise.
POTS, Dysautonomia & the Nervous System: Could Your Body Be Stuck in Survival Mode?
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition involving the autonomic nervous system—the part of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic functions in the body.
Supporting Energy & Reducing Burnout in Parents.
If you’re a parent, you likely know the feeling—waking up tired, relying on coffee to get through the day, and still feeling completely drained by the evening.
For many parents, this kind of exhaustion becomes the norm. Even with a full night’s sleep, healthy food, and all the “right” habits, energy can still feel low and inconsistent.
Supporting Sensory Challenges in Kids
At Lume Chiropractic, we often meet families navigating the ups and downs of sensory challenges with their children. For some, it looks like big reactions to loud noises or clothing textures. For others, it’s difficulty sitting still, focusing, or feeling settled in their body.
Natural Approaches to Supporting Ear Health in Children
Frequent ear infections can be challenging for families. Many parents are looking for ways to support their children’s ear health naturally, alongside conventional medical care. There are approaches that focus on supporting the body’s natural function, particularly the nervous system, which plays a role in regulating drainage, inflammation, and immune responses.