EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 46 MIN
Chiropractic, the Nervous System, and Healing from the Inside Out
from Midlife...NOW WHAT?! · host Erin Mires & Jennie Stehli
What if many of the symptoms you've been told to simply "manage" are actually signs that your nervous system is struggling to function at its best?In this episode of Midlife... Now What?!, Erin sits down with three leading upper cervical chiropractors to explore the powerful connection between nervous system health and overall well-being.Joining the conversation are:Dr. Brandon Cooke, Precision Health Chiropractic (Indiana)Dr. Alexander Simmons, Ace Chiropractic (Arizona)Dr. Brandon Keyes, Ace Chiropractic (Arizona)Together, they break down the science behind Advanced HIO Knee Chest Upper Cervical Chiropractic (AHKC), a highly specialized form of chiropractic care focused on the relationship between the upper neck, brainstem, and nervous system function.You'll learn:What the nervous system actually does and why it impacts every system in the bodyHow upper cervical chiropractic differs from traditional chiropractic careWhy objective nervous system testing matters before and after an adjustmentThe connection between nervous system dysfunction and symptoms like migraines, dizziness, POTS, sleep issues, hormone imbalance, chronic pain, and moreHow brainstem interference can affect mood, behavior, focus, and emotional regulationWhy some patients experience improvements in symptoms they never expected to changeThe fascinating role the brainstem plays in regulating the body's automatic functionsErin also shares her family's personal experience using nervous-system-focused chiropractic care to support her son and how viewing behavior through a nervous system lens changed everything.The episode wraps with several powerful patient stories that illustrate how restoring proper nervous system function can create life-changing results.Whether you're struggling with chronic symptoms, navigating midlife hormone changes, supporting a child with nervous system dysregulation, or simply curious about how your body heals, this conversation offers a fascinating perspective on health and wellness.Resources MentionedAdvanced HIO Knee Chest Upper Cervical (AHKC) Directory:https://advancedhioneechest.comUpper Cervical Chiropractor Locator:https://uccnearme.comPrecision Health Chiropractic (Dr. Brandon Cooke):https://newalbanychiropractor.comAce Chiropractic (Dr. Alexander Simmons & Dr. Brandon Keyes):https://scottsdaleazchiro.comConnect With UsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/midlife.nowwhat/Subscribe to Midlife... Now What?! on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a friend and leave us a review. It helps us reach more women navigating the beautiful, messy middle of life.
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