Why Supporting Your Child’s Natural Immunity Matters

Treating every little sniffle or ache with medication might seem like the caring thing to do — but it can actually weaken your child’s immune system over time.

At Body Traxx Chiropractic in Pflugerville, we help families understand that health isn’t just about avoiding germs — it’s about strengthening the body so it can handle whatever comes its way.

🧫 Rethinking the “Germ Theory”

Back in the 1800s, Louis Pasteur introduced the famous “germ theory” — the idea that germs alone cause disease. But even Pasteur later admitted that germs only become harmful when the body’s environment allows them to thrive.

In other words:

“The germ is nothing. The terrain is everything.” — Louis Pasteur

Your child’s body is the “terrain.” When it’s strong, balanced, and functioning properly, it can resist most germs naturally.

🌿 Overprotecting Can Backfire

Today’s parents are more germ-conscious than ever, but too much protection can backfire. Constant sanitizing, overuse of antibiotics, and treating every minor ailment with medication can disrupt natural immunity and make kids more prone to illness later on.

In fact, some researchers believe the rise in childhood allergies and asthma may be linked to reduced exposure to everyday microbes — the ones that actually train and strengthen the immune system.

💪 Help Kids Heal Naturally

Your child’s body is equipped with powerful healing systems — we just need to keep them functioning at their best. That starts with simple foundations:

✅ Healthy nutrition — fuels immune cells and tissue repair
😴 Plenty of rest — allows healing and growth
🏃 Regular movement — stimulates circulation and lymph flow
🧠 Chiropractic care — keeps the spine and nervous system clear, ensuring the brain and body can communicate for optimal immune function

When the spine is misaligned, nerve interference can weaken the immune system’s response. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help restore that connection, allowing your child’s body to heal the way it was designed to.

👣 Give Your Kids a Healthier Start

At Body Traxx Chiropractic, Dr. Jeffrey G. Boerger helps families support their health naturally — without overmedicating or overprotecting.

When your child’s nervous system functions properly, their body can fight, adapt, and grow stronger. That’s the true definition of wellness.

📍 Body Traxx Chiropractic
1010 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
📞 512-647-8424
Walk-in Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 AM–7 PM • Saturday 10 AM–2 PM