Weathering one of the most acrimonious elections in U.S. history can be hard on health. Fortunately, functional medicine offers some strategies to help take the edge off. Prolonged heightened stress, fear, anger, and negativity have been shown to harmfully impact the body in the following ways: Raises inflammation: Heightened stress and negativity can inflame joints, cause skin breakouts, disrupt brain function, upset the stomach, provoke respiratory problems, and trigger headaches. Triggers anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia People have lost sleep and become anxious and … [Read more...]