Dr. Chris Cormier, Lafayette, LA (2026)

02/20/2026

After working with hundreds of people navigating autoimmune symptoms, here’s what stands out.

Flare-ups rarely happen in isolation.

They’re often preceded by:
👉 Chronic stress
👉 Poor sleep
👉 Emotional overload
👉 Illness or physical strain
👉 Long periods of pushing through fatigue

And almost every time, we see signs of nervous system dysregulation.

When the autonomic nervous system stays stuck in survival mode:
➡️ Inflammation signaling can amplify
➡️ Recovery slows
➡️ Energy production drops
➡️ Sensitivity increases
➡️ Flare cycles become more frequent

Autoimmune conditions are complex but ignoring nervous system regulation is a mistake.

We don’t chase symptoms. We measure adaptability.

When the body regains resilience, people often describe:
- More stable energy
- Better stress tolerance
- Fewer extreme crashes
- More predictable days

Not because we “cure” autoimmune disease, but because regulation matters.

Comment HELP and I’ll explain how we approach nervous system regulation step by step.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/19/2026

Before you accept an anxiety label… look at your nervous system first.

Here’s why:
When your nervous system loses adaptability, your body can get stuck in survival mode.

That can look like:

➡️ Racing heart
➡️ Shallow breathing
➡️ Brain fog
➡️ Poor sleep
➡️ Sensitivity to noise or light
➡️ Overwhelm from small tasks
➡️ Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest

That doesn’t automatically mean it’s anxiety. It may mean your system has been under stress for too long and hasn’t recalibrated.

We use objective nervous system testing to see:
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➡️ How well your body adapts to stress
➡️ Whether you’re stuck in fight-or-flight
➡️ If your recovery patterns are impaired
➡️ How resilient your autonomic system actually is

Because you can’t regulate what you don’t measure.

When we focus on restoring adaptability instead of just labeling symptoms, people often experience meaningful changes in how they function day to day.

Comment HELP and I’ll explain how we approach nervous system regulation step by step.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional

02/18/2026

If you’ve been told ‘this is just how lupus is’… read this.

Many people living with lupus struggle with fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, pain, and flare cycles that feel unpredictable.

But what often gets overlooked is how much chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can amplify those symptoms.

When the nervous system stays stuck in survival mode, the body has a harder time adapting and recovering.

That doesn’t mean lupus isn’t real.

It means there may be another layer that deserves attention.

Inside our clinic, we focus on how the nervous system regulates immune stress responses, and how restoring adaptability can change how someone feels day to day.

Comment HELP and I’ll explain how we approach nervous system regulation step by step.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional

02/17/2026

Here it is, no sugarcoating 👇

Your body isn’t “betraying” you. It’s adapting to how you’ve been living.

Pushing through pain. Ignoring stress.

Calling exhaustion “normal.” looking for fixes instead of signals.

That approach trains your nervous system to stay guarded, and guarded systems don’t heal well ⚠️

If symptoms keep cycling, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your system learned protection before recovery.

And until that changes:
- pain keeps showing up
- inflammation lingers
- brain fog sticks around
- progress feels temporary

The hard truth?

You don’t need more willpower, you need better regulation and most people never get told this.

They just keep chasing the next solution.

If this hit a nerve (no pun intended), your system might be asking for a different approach.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll show you how we start rebuilding safety instead of fighting symptoms.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/16/2026

Chronic inflammation isn’t random and it’s rarely just a tissue problem…

Most of the time, it shows up when the nervous system has been stuck in survival mode for too long ⚠️

Here are 4 things that consistently to support regulation and help calm inflammatory patterns over time 👇

1️⃣ Daily nervous system downshifts 🧘‍♂️
Slow breathing, stillness, and intentional pauses tell the body it’s safe enough to recover.

2️⃣ Light exposure early in the day ☀️
Morning light helps reset stress hormones and supports healthier circadian rhythm signaling.

3️⃣ Reducing constant stimulation 📵
Too much noise, screens, and multitasking keeps the system on high alert, even when nothing is “wrong.”

4️⃣ Supporting vagal tone through gentle input 🫁
Things like slow breathing, humming, or light movement help improve communication between the brain and body.

None of these are quick fixes. They’re signals.

And when the nervous system starts feeling safe again, the body can finally shift out of chronic inflammation mode.

If your symptoms don’t fully make sense, or nothing seems to stick, this layer is often what’s missing.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll show you where we start.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/14/2026

If you’re over 30 and noticing more stiffness, aches, or joint pain, this isn’t a personal failure. It’s physiology 🦴

Bones slowly lose density.

Joints lose hydration and elasticity. That part is normal.

The issue isn’t age, it’s waiting until pain becomes constant 🚨

Chronic stress accelerates joint breakdown. It increases inflammation and reduces tissue repair.

Movement matters, but how you move matters more 🏃🏽‍♀️

Healthy joints aren’t built in crisis

They’re built through daily regulation, consistency, and support.

If you want to protect your joints before pain becomes your normal, comment HELP and I’ll show you what actually supports long-term joint health 👇🏽

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

02/13/2026

Most people are told autoimmune issues are about:
- genetics
- the immune system “attacking itself”
- bad luck

But that explanation is incomplete ⚠️

What’s often overlooked is how the nervous system shapes immune behavior.

When the nervous system stays in long-term protection mode:
- stress signals stay elevated
- inflammation becomes persistent
- the immune system stays reactive instead of regulated

This doesn’t mean the body is broken.

It means the system is responding to perceived threat for too long.

That’s why symptom-chasing alone rarely works and why focusing only on suppression misses a critical layer of recovery.

The real question isn’t:
“What’s attacking my body?”

It’s:
Why doesn’t my system feel safe enough to regulate?

If this reframes how you’ve been thinking about autoimmune symptoms, this may be the piece you haven’t been shown yet.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll explain how we approach this from a nervous system perspective.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/12/2026

Not all pain means the same thing and treating everything like a “joint problem” is why so many people stay stuck.

Here’s a simple way to start telling the difference 👇

🦴 Joint-based pain
- feels stiff or achy
- worse after rest
- improves once you get moving

💪 Muscle-based pain
- feels sore, tight, or crampy
- tender to touch
- usually changes with movement or pressure

⚡ Nerve-based pain
- sharp, burning, tingling, or electric
- travels or radiates
- doesn’t always match what imaging shows

Here’s the part most people miss:
nerve-related pain is often a nervous system regulation issue, not just a structural one ⚠️

When the nervous system stays in protection mode too long, pain signals amplify, even when tissues look “fine.”

This is why chasing symptoms alone rarely works.

You have to look at how the system is signaling, not just where it hurts.

If your pain doesn’t make sense, keeps moving, or never fully resolves, this layer is often overlooked.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll show you how we approach this differently.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing stress, anxiety, or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/11/2026

If you’re eating well but still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, or brain fog, this matters 🧠

The biggest modifier of your biology isn’t genetics alone.

It’s how your body responds to what you eat. Food isn’t just calories, it’s information

Every meal tells your nervous system whether it’s safe to relax… or stay on high alert 🚨

Blood sugar spikes and crashes trigger stress hormones. That stress can feel like anxiety, shakiness, irritability, or sudden exhaustion.

Food also influences inflammation 🔥

Some foods calm immune activity.

Others, especially when eaten rushed or stressed, keep the system activated and food affects hormones and mood.

Brain fog, low motivation, and fatigue are often signs of unstable fuel, not weakness

This doesn’t mean food fixes everything and it doesn’t require perfection.

But food can either support regulation, or quietly make healing harder.

If this finally explains what you’ve been feeling, comment HELP and I’ll show you how we use food to support stability, not stress 👇🏽

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

02/10/2026

If you feel wired, exhausted, or stuck in overdrive, this isn’t weakness.

It’s often a nervous system under constant demand ⚠️

When the system stays “on” for too long, people with Rheumatoid Arthritis commonly notice:

- brain fog
- poor or unrefreshing sleep
- pain that lingers longer than expected
- irritability
- stress that never fully shuts off

In moments like this, the goal isn’t productivity or pushing through.

It’s sending safety signals back to the system.

Here are a few places to start when Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms seem influenced by nervous system overload 👇

- slow your breathing before trying to relax
- reduce stimulation instead of adding more
- prioritize stillness before stretching or exercise
- support daily rhythm with consistent sleep and light exposure

These aren’t fixes.
They’re regulation strategies, and regulation is what allows the body to better support recovery.

If your symptoms keep cycling no matter what you try, this layer is often overlooked.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll explain how we approach nervous system regulation step by step.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms or health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

02/09/2026

If lupus symptoms keep cycling, this matters ⚠️

When the nervous system stays in overload, the body doesn’t shift into recovery.

It stays in protection mode 🧠

That’s when many people with lupus notice:

- fatigue that doesn’t lift
- flares without a clear trigger
- brain fog or poor focus
- inflammation that never fully settles
- stress that feels constant or “stuck”

In situations like this, the goal isn’t to push harder or force healing.

It’s to lower the signals telling the body it’s under threat.

These six changes aren’t cures.

They’re foundational shifts we often consider when symptoms appear to be influenced by nervous system overload.

Because when the system doesn’t feel safe, progress rarely lasts.

If you’ve tried “doing everything right” and still feel stuck, this layer is often overlooked.

👉 Comment HELP and I’ll walk you through how we approach nervous system regulation step by step.

Discaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical care. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.

02/07/2026

If you live with autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Crohn’s, bloating after meals is extremely common, and it’s not random 🧠🍽️

Here’s what’s often driving it:

➡️ Eating under stress or inflammation

Autoimmune flares keep the body in survival mode, slowing digestion before food even arrives.

➡️ Low stomach acid

Chronic inflammation, stress, and medications reduce acid, so food sits, ferments, and creates pressure, even “clean” foods.

➡️ Nervous system dysregulation

This is the biggest driver I see. When the body doesn’t feel safe, digestion shuts down first.

No supplement or diet works properly in survival mode.

This isn’t about willpower or food lists.

It’s about whether your body can receive nourishment

Bloating is a signal, not a failure.

If this sounds familiar and no one’s explained why, comment HELP and I’ll share where we usually start when digestion and inflammation are linked 👇🏽

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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