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How To Stop Worrying All the Time

How To Stop Worrying All the Time
Worrying is a common human experience, yet excessive concern can impact our mental and physical health if left unaddressed. To combat constant worrying, it is essential to prioritize your concerns by writing them down, creating space in your mind for positive and calming thoughts. Through categorizing and prioritizing, you can manage your worries more effectively, ultimately working towards a stress-free lifestyle.

Incorporating relaxation into your routine, whether through a new hobby or spending time with friends, is crucial to finding balance. Sharing your problems with trusted individuals can also provide relief and offer new perspectives that aid in alleviating stress. Additionally, exercise serves as a powerful tool to channel nervous energy, promoting both physical and mental wellness.

Taking control of your worries can also involve reflection and creating actionable steps to address concerns. By identifying what is within your control, you can develop a proactive approach to tackle your concerns systematically. These practices can significantly decrease anxiety, paving the way for a healthier and more relaxed life.
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Conventional vs Functional Medicine

Conventional vs Functional Medicine
Conventional medicine focuses primarily on symptom management through medications, surgery, or other treatments, without necessarily addressing the root causes of health issues. In contrast, functional medicine delves deeper into understanding the underlying imbalances or dysfunctions within the body by considering the interconnectedness of its various systems. 

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Meet Lauren Higgs

 
I am a registered dental hygienist and certified applied functional medicine practitioner.
I have always been passionate in supporting my patients and clients to gain control over their health via changes in their diets, lifestyles, and environments. 
Professionals in the health field are suffering every day with autoimmune conditions, unrelenting fatigue, blood sugar issues, digestive troubles and headaches and they think it is normal- just part of life and aging. It is definitely not normal. Your body hasn't betrayed you. It is trying to tell you something.
I have made it my mission to try and change this through educating and supporting my community and clients towards a better, healthier way where each day they are pain free and THRIVING!

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