11/18/2025
When Breathing Feels Harder Than It Should 🍂😮💨
You’ve cranked up the humidifiers, tried the steroids, used the v***r rubs, and stocked up on tissues. But, if you or your kids still struggle with recurring coughs, congestion, or seasonal breathing issues…there’s another layer worth paying attention to: the nervous system.
The nervous system is deeply connected to how well you breathe. The brain and spinal cord coordinate the muscles of respiration and direct how your immune system responds to irritation in the airways.
When the nervous system is stuck in stress mode, airways can feel tighter, inflammation lingers longer, and recovery slows down. But when it’s clear and regulated, the body has more capacity to breathe deeply, keep inflammation in check, and bounce back more quickly after illness.
Alongside chiropractic care, staying well-hydrated thins mucus and makes it easier for airways to stay open, while prioritizing true rest gives your body the energy it needs to heal.
You can also support your family with small daily practices like:
🌿 A warm, steamy shower or saline rinse to help clear nasal passages
💧 Staying hydrated to thin mucus and keep tissues moist
🍊 Supporting the immune system with vitamin C, zinc, and whole foods
🛌 Prioritizing rest so the body has energy to heal
🌱 Diffusing essential oils like eucalyptus or peppermint to open airways naturally
Helping your family breathe easier means getting to the root cause by caring for the system that regulates it all. 🤍