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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Anxiety

Description:

Not a disease in itself, but part of a group of stress disorders having to do with exaggerated, distorted and sometimes irrational fears. Symptoms may include rapid heart beat, sweating, dizziness and nausea among others.

Precautions:

The level of anxiety needs to be determined by a qualified professional. Any bodywork needs to be administered in a safe environment and discussed with the client beforehand.

Can be alleviated by:

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