🧠 Stress, Sickness & the Nervous System: Why Fall is the Season to Support Your Body Naturally

The transition into fall is one of the busiest, most stressful times of year — and for many families, it’s also the time when illness starts creeping in.

Coincidence? Not at all.

The connection between stress, sickness, and your nervous system is real — and often overlooked. At Frain Family Chiropractic & Laser Therapy of Green Bay, we help families understand how stress impacts their health and how chiropractic care and natural wellness tools can keep their bodies functioning at their best.

Let’s break it down.

⚠️ The Stress-Immune Connection

When your body experiences stress — whether emotional (anxiety, deadlines), physical (poor posture, lack of sleep), or chemical (junk food, toxins) — it goes into “fight or flight” mode.

In this state, your body prioritizes survival, not healing. This means:

• Your immune system becomes less responsive

• Digestion slows down

• Sleep quality suffers

• Inflammation increases

Over time, this leaves you feeling run down, anxious, and more likely to get sick.

🧠 Enter the Nervous System

Your nervous system controls every function in your body — including your ability to adapt to stress and recover from illness. But when the spine is misaligned (subluxated), it interferes with the flow of communication between your brain and body.

That’s why chiropractic adjustments are such a powerful tool for managing stress:
They help remove interference in the nervous system so your body can return to a state of balance, healing, and optimal function.

💆‍♀️ 3 Natural Ways to Manage Stress This Fall

1. Chiropractic Care

Regular adjustments help your body process stress more efficiently, reduce muscle tension, and support healthy immune and digestive function.

2. Massage Therapy

Massage reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), increases circulation, and promotes deep relaxation. It’s not just a luxury — it’s a vital part of stress management.

3. Proper Nutrition

Your food is your fuel — especially during times of stress. Prioritize:

• Whole foods (fruits, veggies, lean proteins)

• Omega-3s (to reduce inflammation)

• Complex carbs (to help regulate cortisol and mood)

• Limit sugar and caffeine, which spike and crash your energy. Ask us about supplements that support stress and adrenal health.

🌿 Bonus Natural Stress-Busters You Can Do at Home:

• Magnesium supplements (especially glycinate or citrate)

• Breathing exercises – Try box breathing (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4)

• Epsom salt baths

• Unplugged time outdoors

• Limiting sugar and caffeine

• Journaling

• Prayer - When in doubt, give it to God!

💬 Let’s Make a Plan That Works for YOU

Not sure where to start? Ask us at your next visit! We’ll help you identify the best ways to manage stress and strengthen your immune system based on your unique needs.

Whether you’re a busy parent, overwhelmed student, tired teacher, or just trying to keep it together through fall — we’re here to help.