How Retained Reflexes Are Driving Your Child’s Gut Issues, Behavior & Feeding Struggles

How Retained Reflexes Are Driving Your Child’s Gut Issues, Behavior & Feeding Struggles

If your child is struggling with chronic constipation, meltdowns, food aversions, or sensory overwhelm — and nothing has worked — retained primitive reflexes may be the missing piece. As an OT, reflex integration specialist, and functional health practitioner, I explain how retained reflexes drive gut issues, behavioral dysregulation, and feeding struggles, and what integrated support actually looks like.

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How Stool Habits Reveal Clues About Mental Health
Amy Wise Amy Wise

How Stool Habits Reveal Clues About Mental Health

Struggling with mood swings, anxiety, or unpredictable meltdowns in your child? Your gut might be the missing piece. In this blog, I explore how stool habits offer powerful clues about mental health in both women and children. Learn how the gut-brain connection—through the vagus nerve, microbiome, and nervous system—can impact behavior, focus, and emotional resilience. Plus, discover what signs to look for in the bathroom, how gut infections and imbalances show up, and why working with a skilled practitioner can help you stop guessing and start healing.

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