But, to my surprise, the effects werent just physical.
Goddard-Crawley stresses the importance of addressing the root cause of any mental health condition.
Understanding the bidirectional relationship between the two is crucial in developing holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.
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Interventions that target either the body or the mind can have cascading effects across the entire system.
But small ripples can trigger a tidal wave of improvement over time.