Dr. Jeff Cumro - Stopping Stress and Optimizing Health

Dr. Jeff Cumro - Stopping Stress and Optimizing Health Helping people overcome Entrepreneurial Neurodevelopmental Disorders and other stress-related illnesses.

Forever chemicals are some of the most toxic things that we face, and they have contaminated our drinking water, homes a...
03/02/2026

Forever chemicals are some of the most toxic things that we face, and they have contaminated our drinking water, homes and more.

While these chemicals are prevalent, there are ways to avoid them.

Staying away from products like Scotch Guard - that essentially water and stain-proof carpets and furnitures.

Avoiding non-stick pans and instead using either cast iron, stainless or ceramics. Metal utensils on non-stick surfaces can be particularly dangerous, releasing these chemicals into food products.

While these aren't the only places these chemicals are found, starting in places like this can be cheaper and easier than some bigger moves.

Taking a shot to the head wasn't something that we thought much about when we were younger.However, research suggests th...
03/01/2026

Taking a shot to the head wasn't something that we thought much about when we were younger.

However, research suggests that we should have been more diligent about it.

This article shows that concussions - which are more appropriately termed mild traumatic brain injuries - are more common than we might realize with many likely happening that never receive a diagnosis.

Other research has shown that football, soccer and other sports that require the use of the head may create forces that add up to a concussion every practice/game.

This is scary, as the stronger our foundation, the more it takes to tear it down.

Our brain does start to erode at some point in life. While that number hasn't been clearly deliniated, having the strongest foundation possible when it starts provides a level of protection.

That's why we focus on stimulating the areas of the brain that might not be quite as functional as they otherwise would be.

This can improve balance, focus, academic outcomes and perhaps protect against the stressors that are likely to come at some point in the future.

Planks are a good indicator of strength through the core.Being able to hold good form for an extended period is key - bu...
03/01/2026

Planks are a good indicator of strength through the core.

Being able to hold good form for an extended period is key - but this can be hard to accomplish. Many people are fooled into thinking they have good form because they can't see where their body is positioned.

Simply setting your phone on selfie mode can allow you to watch your form as you perform the exercise.

Anyone under the age of 50 should be able to hold a plank for 60 seconds. If you can't work to build up to this.

This article says that anyone over 50 should hold it from 30-45 seconds.

I don't agree with this fully.

We should be able to maintain our strength - especially for our core - well into our older years. If we don't have a strong core, everything else is going to start falling apart and we'll enjoy the same health as everyone else - joints that are arthritic, regular pain and reduced strength and abilities.

Work to build a strong core and the joints should be able to sustain their strength and abilities for a longer period of time without damage.

When we buy large assets, we tend to take care of them on a regular basis.We change the filters, get the oil changes, re...
02/28/2026

When we buy large assets, we tend to take care of them on a regular basis.

We change the filters, get the oil changes, repair the leaks, etc...

It is easy to take our health for granted - it's something many people don't think about until it starts to fail.

Taking a few minutes a day to invest in health can make a huge return over the long-term though.

Better nutrition and movement today may help prevent a diabetes diagnosis later.

Better sleep now, may help prevent heart disease or diabetes later.

Working to develop and sustain brain function can protect against dementia.

The users manuals for cars and houses and other products show us what we can likely expect. Our bodies don't come with those same user manuals.

Diet, movement, sleep and stress resilience - the chiropractic paradigm - make a powerful foundation for health at any age.

Learning disorders come with a variety of challenges - challenges that most people aren't even aware of.It's easy to thi...
02/28/2026

Learning disorders come with a variety of challenges - challenges that most people aren't even aware of.

It's easy to think that these conditions just make it harder to learn.

In fact, they affect everything about a person's life.

Decision-making, impulsivity, emotionality, stress response...

This leads to increased risk of metabolic syndrome and/or obesity.

It leads to an increased rate of accident.

Many of the people that are incarcerated have been diagnosed with a learning disorder (dyslexia even more than ADHD, which surprised me when I first saw this).

The stat in the picture is the cumulative sum when we put all of this together.

Addressing these conditions in the way they have been treated for the past couple decades isn't providing the outcomes that these kids deserve.

By focusing on improving neurological, metabolic and other foundational aspects of health, we can set these kids on the path not only to better health or academic outcomes, but a better life overall.

Why is the "Most Effective Treatment" still being ignored? 🕵️♂️Imagine if there was a medical discovery that consistentl...
02/28/2026

Why is the "Most Effective Treatment" still being ignored? 🕵️♂️

Imagine if there was a medical discovery that consistently outperformed the leading drugs for the most common health crisis on the planet.

Now imagine that discovery was backed by 1,039 clinical trials and over 128,000 patients.

You’d expect it to be the "gold standard" recommendation in every doctor’s office in the country, right?

Wrong.

Despite the massive 2023 Singh et al. study proving that exercise is 1.5x more effective than medication or counseling for anxiety and depression, it is still treated as an "alternative" or a "bonus" rather than the primary intervention - if it is even mentioned at all.

Here's what it may look like in everyday life:

The Symptom: You feel "wired but tired," anxious, or like "losing a step".

The Visit: You’re told it’s stress or aging.

The Prescription: You get a pill to manage the chemical "smoke," but no one looks for the "fire."

Why the lag?

It’s not a lack of science; it’s a lack of systems. Telling someone to "exercise more" is easy. But for a parent with a demanding career, a "full cup" of stress, and a body that’s starting to fatigue or get injured, "just go to the gym" can actually be poor advice.

We don't just "recommend exercise." We treat movement as a high-level neurological input.

If vestibular function (balance) is off, or primitive reflexes are still active, a "hard workout" will actually trigger more of a stress response - not less.

The bottom line: Movement isn’t just "part" of the solution - it is the solution. But it has to be the right movement for the current state of the nervous system.

When we are in flow, it is easy to do whatever we need to do. It comes naturally, time passes quickly and we are hyper-p...
02/27/2026

When we are in flow, it is easy to do whatever we need to do. It comes naturally, time passes quickly and we are hyper-productive.

When we are out of flow, we struggle to focus, have to expend extra energy and often end frustrated.

What determines flow, though?

We have to have the right conditions - conditions where we have proper nutrition, proper rest, clarity of thought, less distractions...

When those things aren't present, life becomes more difficult and can show up as a lack of success, less motivation, less results...

This isn't unique to adults either - kids can face the same challenges.

When we face these challenges, though, these are clues that something is off. Finding and addressing that element can make all the difference between continued frustration and finding that "flow state".

Genetics get better with every passing generation - as weaker genes are removed from the pool and stronger genes are sel...
02/27/2026

Genetics get better with every passing generation - as weaker genes are removed from the pool and stronger genes are selected.

With that in mind, and the narrative that all of our problems are genetic in nature and we need to "find and treat the problem gene" it is easy to lose what's important.

Why are we facing generations that show less cognitive capacity than their parents?

Environment - diet, exercise, chemical exposure, sleep situations...

We have been tricked into thinking that we can live in a toxic environment and still enjoy health. The narrative has to change before the results will.

1,039 Trials.128,119 Participants.1 Clear Winner. 🏆If a new drug hit the market today that was:1.5x more effective than ...
02/27/2026

1,039 Trials.
128,119 Participants.
1 Clear Winner. 🏆

If a new drug hit the market today that was:

1.5x more effective than current leading medications...

Had zero negative side effects...

Cost almost nothing...

And started working in as little as 6 weeks...
..it would be the biggest medical breakthrough in a century. Every news station would be talking about it.

Well, that "drug" exists. It’s called movement.

The 2023 umbrella review by Singh et al. analyzed over 1,000 research trials on exercise and mental health. They didn't just find that it "helped" - they found it performed as well or better than psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for anxiety and depression.

The "Risk vs. Reward" Stack: Too many people are caught in the same trap:

The Traditional Route: High costs, potential side effects (fatigue, weight gain, brain fog), and a "management" mindset that lasts years (if they are ever taken out of the regimen).

The Exercise Route: Improved cardiovascular health, better sleep, higher energy, and zero risk of chemical dependency.

Why haven't you been told this? Because "Go for a brisk walk and fix your nervous system" doesn't have a multi-billion dollar marketing budget.

But there’s a catch. If you’re already fatiguing easily or dealing with old injuries, you can’t just "grind" your way out of this. You need a system that respects your biology.

At our clinic, we work to ensure your movement is a medicine, not a stressor. We look at your:

Neurological Status: Is your brain in "survival mode"?

Metabolic Health: Do you have the fuel to actually recover?

Developmental Patterns: Are old "glitches" in your system causing your anxiety?

It was accepted until very recently that the human brain matured around the age of 25.That dogma has come into question ...
02/26/2026

It was accepted until very recently that the human brain matured around the age of 25.

That dogma has come into question in the past few years. This article shows that the brain is in the adolescent stage until around 32 years of age.

Other researchers have theorized that it may even take until the 40's for the brain to fully develop.

The point is the brain takes longer than we once thought to fully mature, and that means that those years that many thought we were in decline, might be some of our most productive years.

This doesn't happen without a protection plan, though.

Without proper nutrition and stimulation, the brain can start to show wear and tear earlier than this.

Look at your lifestyle - and think about how you are fueling what is arguably your most valuable asset.

02/26/2026

Is our economy built on you staying sick?

In today’s video, Dr. Jeff Cumro dives into the premise of the book "The Boomerang" and applies it to the current state of U.S. Healthcare.

With 18% of the GDP ($4.5 Trillion) tied up in healthcare, we explore the uncomfortable truth: True health is often sidelined to protect the stock market.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• The staggering statistics of preventable chronic disease.
• Why the "system" props up Pharma and Insurance over simple lifestyle fixes.
• How Chiropractic care acts as a foundation for stress reduction and nervous system regulation.
• Why your personal health is your only true "insurance policy" for the future.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Premise of "The Boomerang"
1:30 - The $4.5 Trillion Economy of Sickness
3:15 - 80% of Diseases are Preventable
4:30 - Why "Simple" Doesn't Get Pressed
5:45 - The Choice You Have to Make
6:30 - How Chiropractic Regulates Stress

The world is facing a bankruptcy crisis. Not just a financial one, but a biological one.According to researchers at the ...
02/26/2026

The world is facing a bankruptcy crisis. Not just a financial one, but a biological one.

According to researchers at the World Economic Forum and the Harvard School of Public Health, the global cost of mental health conditions was roughly $2.5 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 in 2010.

By 2030? That number is projected to soar to $6 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣.

For context: That is more than the projected costs of cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases combined.

Why is this happening? It’s not because we don't have enough "awareness." It’s because we are spending trillions on managing symptoms rather than resolving the source.

In a landmark 2023 study, Singh et al. proved that physical movement is 1.5x more effective than the very medications and therapies we are spending these trillions on.

Yet, most people are still being told that their fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety are just "part of getting older" or something they need a prescription for.

The current trajectory is unsustainable.

Until focus is put on the root causes of poor health, the costs will continue to pile up.

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