Autism, ADHD & the Nervous System

Why are autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory issues, and other chronic childhood health challenges becoming so common? Dr. Tony Ebel has spent his career studying the role the nervous system may play in pediatric health — and he believes one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is being overlooked. Instead of looking only at genetics, toxins, diet, or inflammation, Dr. Ebel argues that parents need to look further upstream at chronic nervous system stress, prenatal stress, birth trauma, and a child who may be stuck in “fight-or-flight.” In this conversation, Dr. Ebel and Dr. Josh Axe break down how early-life stress may affect the developing nervous system, why the vagus nerve and parasympathetic state matter, the potential impact of birth interventions, and why diet, supplements, and detoxification alone may not address the entire picture. They also explain what neurologically focused pediatric chiropractic is designed to do, why regulating the nervous system is different in children than adults, and what parents should understand about the connection between the brain, spine, nervous system, and overall health. Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism — plus a one-on-one consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com Bloodwork disclaimer: Testing at mybloodwork.com includes some biomarkers in the guide, including key thyroid and metabolic markers, plus a one-on-one consultation. It does NOT cover all 25. Consult your primary or functional doctor for the full list. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Sunlighten Sauna → https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey → https://manukora.com/axe Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 EARLY ACCESS Hear every episode early: Spotify → https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcasts → https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Order our NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → healyourcellsbook.com Free blood sugar training → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Free thyroid training → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com Free hormone class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe CONNECT WITH DR. TONY EBEL Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pxdocs/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/drtonyebel/ PX Docs → https://pxdocs.com/ Experience Miracles Podcast → https://pxdocs.com/experience-miracles-podcast/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Why Are Autism, ADHD & Childhood Health Issues Rising? 0:10 The Missing Piece Beyond Genetics & Toxins 1:24 Prenatal Stress & the Developing Nervous System 1:55 The Overlooked Impact of Birth Trauma 3:41 Why Diet & Supplements May Not Be Enough 5:08 Breaking the Cycle of Neurological Stress 5:35 When a Child Gets Stuck in Fight-or-Flight 6:43 Why the Parasympathetic Nervous System Matters 7:17 Can Pediatric Chiropractic Help Reset the Nervous System? 8:37 What a Chiropractic Adjustment Actually Does DISCLAIMER This content reflects Dr. Josh Axe’s opinions and is for education and information only. It does not replace medical advice or treatment from your physician. Consult a qualified health professional about specific health questions and before starting any nutrition, supplement, chiropractic, or lifestyle program, especially for children or if you or your child take prescription or over-the-counter medications. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher accepts responsibility for health consequences arising from use of this content.