step toward healing. I went on to explain that for toxic stress, the six things that I recommend for my patients — sleep, exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, mental health, and healthy relationships — were just as important for adults. Checking in on how you are doing in those six areas and talking to your doctor is a good place to start. If necessary, you can request a referral to a sleep specialist, a nutritionist, or a mental-health provider. The other important piece I mentioned was that adults with high ACEs were at increased risk of health problems, which was why it was important for them
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