Emma, a thriving make-up artist from LA, was living her dream backstage at runway shows, collaborating with top brands, and juggling 14 hour workdays under bright lights. Yet, despite her glamorous lifestyle, Emma felt weighed down by something invisible, chronic bloating, brain fog, and a sluggish gut.
“I couldn’t concentrate mid-session,” she confessed to her chiropractor. “I felt disconnected, tired, and my digestion was a mess. My confidence on set was slipping, and it wasn’t because of my craft.“
Sound familiar? If you’ve ever felt like Emma outwardly successful but internally battling with digestive discomfort and mental fog you’re not alone.
Emma thought her mood swings and fatigue were just part of the hustle. As a makeup artist balancing chaotic schedules and skipped meals, she brushed off the gut discomfort, the racing thoughts, and even her lack of energy. But behind the scenes, her gut and brain were locked in a toxic dialogue.
This isn’t just about digestion, the gut-brain axis is a powerful two-way link between your digestive tract and nervous system. It influences how you think, feel, and function daily.
Here’s the shocker: 90% of your serotonin, the hormone that keeps you calm and happy is made in your gut.
For Emma, poor food choices, late nights, and mounting stress were like pouring fuel on a fire. Her gut was crying for help, and her brain was feeling the heat leading to anxiety, brain fog, and constant exhaustion.
Feeling stuck and desperate for answers, Emma stumbled upon a podcast by Dr. Ann-Marie Barter, a well known chiropractor and gut health expert, who shed light on a game-changing idea: chiropractic care could help reset the gut-brain connection
Curious and hopeful, Emma booked her first chiropractic session at AltFamMed, stepping into a wellness journey that went beyond conventional solutions.
“It felt like someone released a pressure valve,” Emma later said. “Within a few sessions, the bloating eased, the fog cleared, and I felt more ‘in tune’ with my body than I had in years. I was finally showing up for my clients and myself.”
Emma’s spine? Totally throwing off her gut game.
When your spine is out of whack, it messes with the signals traveling between your brain and gut imagine a dropped call mid-conversation. These glitches can cause:
That sluggish, “meh” feeling all day
But here’s where Emma’s story took a turn for the better. After just one chiropractic session, it was like someone hit the reset button on her nervous system. The traffic jam in her body was cleared, and she immediately felt the effects: the bloating began to ease, her brain fog lifted, and her mood lightened.
Insider Tip: Emma’s chiropractor didn’t stop at adjustments. She also learned key breathing techniques to calm her frazzled nerves and soft tissue work to release built-up tension. This dynamic duo worked wonders, bringing her gut and mind back into balance for long-term peace and clarity.
As part of her holistic approach, Emma also integrated exercise with her chiropractic care to further improve her gut and overall health. Chiropractic adjustments helped realign her spine, but regular movement like stretching, yoga, and walking boosted circulation and supported nerve function, helping her body maintain the benefits of the chiropractic work.
Emma quickly realized spinal adjustments were only half the magic. At Alt Fam Med, her chiropractor introduced her to a nutritionist who focused on supporting her gut-brain axis from the inside out.
“Think of your gut as a garden,” the nutritionist explained. “Chiropractic care helps the roots stay healthy, but nutrition is how you water and feed it.”
Together, they created a gut-friendly, anti-inflammatory plan tailored to Emma’s fast-paced lifestyle as a makeup artist.
Here’s how Emma rewrote her daily habits:
In just a few weeks, Emma’s energy returned, brain fog cleared, and her anxious gut calmed. Plus, her complexion began to glow, a bonus for someone whose artistry relied on healthy skin!
At Alt Fam Med, the magic happens when chiropractic care and personalized nutrition come together for faster, deeper healing.
Here’s why this powerful combination works:
The result? Emma went from just getting through her days to truly thriving, feeling more focused, energized, and balanced.
“I used to think bloating was just part of the job, eating on the go,” Emma admits. “But chiropractic care and nutrition didn’t just heal my gut ,they boosted my creativity and focus on sets.”
Emma’s story is just one example of how recognizing the powerful connection between gut and brain can lead to a healthier, happier life.
Take the First Step Towards Better Health
Inspired by Emma’s Journey? It’s time to take action and reclaim your energy and vitality. At Alt Fam Med, our holistic approach blends chiropractic care and personalized nutrition to support your gut health and mental well-being.
Ready to feel your best, inside and out? Visit altfammed.com to schedule your consultation today and start your own journey to health and happiness.
Chiropractic care corrects spinal misalignments, improving nerve communication between the brain and digestive organs, easing symptoms like bloating and IBS.
Yes! Inflammation and dysbiosis (gut imbalance) can lead to brain fog, anxiety, and mood swings due to disrupted gut-brain signaling.
Absolutely! A qualified chiropractor will tailor gentle techniques suited for your unique health profile.
Some people, like Emma, notice relief after a few sessions. However, long-term benefits often build with consistent care.
For optimal results, pairing chiropractic care with an anti-inflammatory, gut-friendly diet can dramatically improve gut-brain health.
While it doesn’t “cure” them, reducing nerve interference and inflammation can help alleviate symptoms triggered by certain foods.
Think of it as a hotline between your gut and brain, affecting mood, digestion, and immunity. If the line gets fuzzy (due to stress or poor posture), both systems suffer.
Yes! Adjustments support your parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system, reducing stress hormones and calming the gut.
Look for providers specializing in functional medicine or holistic care, like the experts at Alt Fam Med.
Many professionals balancing demanding jobs and wellness find chiropractic and nutrition pivotal for performance and well-being. Emma’s experience is inspiring, but achievasble!
