Health and wellness is not only about what you eat, but about the way you live your whole life. Your thoughts, feelings, emotions, actions, stress, etc. make up your total health.

As the holiday stress levels begin to rise, it's important to balance ourselves to ensure that we achieve the well-being we desire. It's very easy to get swept away in all of the commercialism of the season. All too often we find ourselves wondering the day after the holidays where the season went. It seems to get lost somewhere between the shopping mall and the bank, and all you have to show for it are aching muscles and credit card receipts.

This year try something different. Give what you can afford and resist the temptation to buy things on credit, for that will only cause unwanted stress when the bills come rolling in.

Pregnancy should be a joyful time in a woman's life, but for some expectant moms, hormonal changes, stress and lifestyle alterations can trigger anxiety and/or depression. Symptoms of prenatal and postpartum depression can persist for weeks or months and generally do not resolve themselves. Complicating matters for treatment options is the fact that antidepressants taken during pregnancy have established downsides such as an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm birth and neurobehavioral problems in newborns. In addition, many nursing mothers are reluctant to take antidepressant medications while breastfeeding.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a common therapeutic approach to treating depression, has been shown to be equally as effective as the antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) but without the associated side effects. Neurofeedback brain-wave training is another viable non-drug alternative that can help reduce or eliminate some or all of prescribed psychotropic medications. Contact us to learn how BrainCore neurofeedback therapy can be an effective part of your preconception planning as well as for your pre and post natal care.

We are once again nominated "LI's Best" in several health categories this year, but the contest is ending in a few short weeks and we need your support. You can cast your vote daily by clicking here. Our categories are: Chiropractic, Psychotherapy: New Life Chiropractic
Alternative Medicine: Dr. Keri Chiappino;
Holistic Wellness: Dr. W. Brent Reynolds;
Acupuncture: Lori Fortunato and Ralph Hinkson
Contest ends on December 15. We sure appreciate your vote!

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We are pleased to announce that Transitions Lifestyle System -- now known as TLS Weight Loss Solution-- is back! Make 2015 your year to lose weight and achieve optimum wellness through improved eating, stress reduction and exercise. This multifaceted program will help you learn how to control cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and weight! Our weekly weight loss/wellness meetings will support your efforts every step of the way, making it easier to achieve your health goals. Groups are forming now. Contact the office today about our special preregistration pricing!

Click here to read more about employee wellness. Better yet, invite Dr. Reynolds to speak at your company! Dr. Reynolds offers corporate wellness lectures that advocate workplace health promotion strategies to enhance the well-being of employees. Contact the front desk to inquire about scheduling Dr. Reynolds to present an informational lecture at your place of work.

Did you know you can stock up on your favorite supplements online, anytime? Visit Designs for Health and nutraMetrix estores.

Happy holidays to all our patients, friends and families! Thank you for allowing us to participate in your healthcare.

Yours in health,