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Tired of feeling unheard, rushed, or stuck with symptoms that don’t add up? I sit down with Dr. Bridget Lybarger—chiropractor, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner—to map a practical path from scattered care to whole-person healing. Her approach blends nervous system support, energy flow, and root-cause testing, then brings it home with simple daily habits that cost little but change a lot.

We break down how functional medicine uses comprehensive thyroid and hormone panels, cortisol checks, stool and urinalysis, and hair tissue analysis to reveal what basic labs miss. If hot flashes get waved away, gut issues go unexplored, or fatigue gets mislabeled, this deeper look can offer real clarity without breaking the bank. We also dig into supplement quality, hydration, protein and fat intake, and small nutrition shifts that stabilize energy and mood.

Acupuncture gets a clear, down-to-earth explanation: how meridians tie emotions to organs, why stagnation fuels pain and anxiety, and what a session actually feels like. Think 25 minutes of intentional calm that helps the nervous system reset. We add practical tools—qigong, yoga, breathwork—and show how posture, foam rollers, and cervical supports restore oxygenation and ease screen-driven strain. Sleep ties it all together as chemistry, not willpower: light timing, meal spacing, and consistent rhythms that rebuild resilience. Along the way we talk boundaries, solitude, and gratitude as mental hygiene that makes every other intervention work better.

If you’re ready to move from symptom-chasing to steady progress, our conversation lays out a path you can follow today—whether you book a consult, start with breath and posture, or finally protect your sleep. If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for more grounded wellness talks, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

Dr. Bridget Lybarger
Absolute Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Stages Wellness Holistic Center
325 East Main St.
Belleville, IL. 62220
618-398-5476

http://www.drbridgetlybarger.com/

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