Dr. Clark’s Swaps for Anxiety

Nature knows what your nervous system needs.

Anxiety rates are at an all-time high. This is multifactorial for sure. We’re all up against a lot in this world right now. Our nervous systems are not wired for what we’re up against today. There are ways, though, to not fall victim to our chaotic and toxic environments, or even if we do, to get ourselves back to good health.

Prescription medications have a time and a place, and can be very beneficial and necessary. At the same time, they don’t treat the root cause of anxiety. They can help with symptoms sometimes, but that root cause will keep brewing, eventually worsening symptoms or showing up in different ways. There are many ways to try and push the anxiety down to get some momentary relief (such as alcohol and marijuana), but those often worsen anxiety (called “rebound” anxiety) on the other end once the effect wears off.

Treating the root cause of anxiety is important, AND there are so many healthier, natural alternatives to treating the symptoms. I have just a few listed above. Our body knows what to do with natural herbs and supplements. They give our body a gentle nudge in the right direction, back towards the balance we all desire.

It’s important to work with your doctor and/or practitioner when starting or stopping any medications or supplements. It’s never safe to stop a prescription medication on your own as they can cause severe side effects if stopped too soon. When my patients wish to stop their prescription medications, we come up with a slow, safe wean protocol together. We work on healing the root cause of their anxiety at the same time, while also supporting current symptoms with natural herbs and supplements.

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