12/04/2025
Worry has a way of slipping into the mind and convincing us that constant tension somehow protects us, yet it quietly drains the very strength we’re trying to hold onto—especially during the Christmas season. This time of year can stir pressure to meet expectations, carry family responsibilities, or create a perfect holiday, and that added stress often settles into the body before we even notice. In natural medicine, we gently remind clients that the body listens to every thought—softly, faithfully—and worry sends signals that tighten the muscles, burden the adrenals, and cloud the clarity God designed us to live with. Worry crowds out peace and steals the sweetness from the present moment. In fact, your body flourishes when you choose calm, steady trust over mental exhaustion. When you release worry, even a little at a time, the heart eases, the breath deepens, and your entire terrain responds with a quiet sense of renewal. Give your concerns back to the Creator, focus on what you can do, slow down, and provide your body with organic nourishment, sunshine, movement, distilled water, and prayer. In that gentle space, the season feels lighter, joy returns more freely, and you’re reminded once again that you were never meant to carry the weight of anxiety—during Christmas or any other time of year.
Christmas Blessings,
Loretta Lanphier, NP
www.OasisAdvancedWellness.com