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| New Life Wellness Center Newsletter |
December 2015
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The holidays have arrived! The sights, sounds and smells help to build the excitement of the season, but with the barrage of 24/7 advertisements, long to-do lists, places to go and people to see, it's easy to become overwhelmed during the busy holiday rush.
If you find yourself feeling a bit bah humbug, mindful meditation can help release stress and increase peace of mind. (Try this quick 5 minute exercise). Studies from Harvard University show that regular meditation actually produces physical changes in the brain's gray-matter density in the amygdala, an area known to play a role in anxiety and stress.
Some more holiday wellness tips: 1. Come in for a chiropractic adjustment, massage or acupuncture session to help boost your immune system and get yourself primed for the rigors of the season. 2. Reduce the shopping run-around by purchasing wellness gift certificates for your loved ones this year. See article below for gift certificate details.
We wish all of our patients and their families a season of love and laughter. Take time to focus on the positives in your life!
--Dr. Keri Chiappino and Dr. W. Brent Reynolds
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Higher Midlife BMI Tied to Early Alzheimer's Disease
Yet another reason to keep weight in check: midlife obesity may increase your risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
Researchers at the National Institute of Aging found a correlation between a higher Body Mass Index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight, and early onset of Alzheimer's Disease, a progressive brain disorder that severely impacts memory and leads to mental and physical impairments. Data from the study
showed that a 50-year-old with a BMI of 30 was at increased risk for the onset of Alzheimer's more than a year earlier than someone with a BMI of 28.
While there is no known cure for Alzheimer's,
following a Mediterranean diet rich in fish, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and whole grains, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising may help prevent or delay cognitive decline. Check out some more lifestyle tips to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.
If you are having trouble with your weight, visit our office for a nutritional consultation. We'll perform a nutritional analysis and order blood work to discover if there is an underlying cause of your weight issue and will create a personalized dietary guideline to help you achieve your goals. In addition, our staff psychotherapist Dr. Andreas Michaelides offers individual and group therapy support groups to help you on your weight loss journey. Call our office for more information. 631.265.1223.
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We Are A Toys for Tots
Drop-off Center
Please help us make the holidays joyous for less fortunate children by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy during office hours until Friday, December 11th.
Each person who donates a toy at our Smithtown office will be entered into our weekly raffle of wellness supplements and services! Thank you for your support of this worthy program!
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 Interested in Essential Oils?
Essential oils have many uses as natural remedies for a variety of health conditions. We often use these oils for aromatherapy in conjunction with our chiropractic adjustments. Contact our office to learn about the many life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils. |
Just a few days left to help Dr. Chiappino clinch the title! Voting for the Best of LI annual contest runs through 12/15/15. You can cast your vote daily here.
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'Tis the Season to Take Care of Your Health
What steps are you taking to keep your stress low and health high this holiday season?
Sticking to a healthy diet can be challenging during this month's festivities, but nutritious eating is  imperative for fighting off any weight gain as well as for boosting your immune system. Fats and excessive sugars found in holiday treats compromise your body's ability to fight viruses and bacteria. When possible, skip the processed foods and opt for naturally healthy fruits and vegetables like yogurt, spinach, berries, broccoli and garlic.
Did you know that chiropractic can help keep you healthy by restoring lymph drainage to prevent ear and sinus infection so common at this time of year? Regular chiropractic care also helps keep your immune system operating at maximum capacity to help you feel healthy and energized. By addressing structural misalignments, communication between the nervous system and immune system is optimized which helps to enhance the body's natural disease fighting abilities.
Part and parcel of the season is the marathon shopping, gift wrapping, light hanging and  long-distance travel which can put undue pressure on the neck and back. Chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy are excellent non-drug modalities that help relieve pain and restore proper motion to the joints, as well as reduce the stress that often accompanies these activities. Let us help you make the most of the celebrations ahead. Come in for a chiropractic visit, massage or acupuncture session to keep you pain-free and in holly jolly spirits! Even better, purchase a wellness gift certificate for your loved one. See article below!
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 U.S. Soccer Takes Baby Steps Toward Concussion Prevention: No Heading in Youth Soccer
Concussion rears its ugly head once again with the recently announced autopsy results of yet another football icon, Frank Gifford, confirming chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease associated with concussion. This month's release of the movie "Concussion" is sure to raise concerns from parents on whether to allow their kids to play contact sports in middle school and high school; some suspect a link between CTE and sports head traumas sustained in the early school years.
While football has garnered the most attention for concussion, soccer is a leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly for females. In youth soccer, heading the ball is responsible for one-third of all concussions. Responding to a class-action lawsuit, the US Soccer Federation just announced new rules advocating no heading for players age 10 and under. USSF is also recommending heading be limited to practice time only for kids age 11-13.
These rules are a step in the right direction, however greater awareness of head injury prevention and treatment are necessary to protect the brain health of our children. A single concussion in early childhood can cause attention issues and other lasting and debilitating brain damage if not properly treated. Knowing how to recognize concussion and when to return to play and to school as well are important factors in a child's long-term prognosis.
Dr. Reynolds specializes in TBI and offers a sports neurological assessment to gather data on pre-injury brain function that is critical for rehabilitation planning in the event of TBI. Contact Dr. Reynolds to learn more about concussion prevention and rehabilitation with neurofeedback therapy.
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Thank you for allowing us to participate in your healthcare.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Keri Chiappino & Dr. W. Brent Reynolds
New Life Wellness Center
631.265.1223
www.newlifechiropractic.com
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Gift the gift of health this year -- give your loved one a gift certificate from our wellness center!
Choose from a Chiropractic tune-up, Acupuncture session, QEEG brain map or 1/2 hour Massage. Each certificate comes in a festive gift bag and includes an essential oil trio!
Additional Massage Packages: Purchase a gift certificate for a massage package during December, receive a $10 coupon for a future visit or purchase!
Three (3) 60 minute Swedish massage sessions only $180 -- save $30!
Three (3) 30 minute massage sessions for only $120 -- save $30!
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| Offers Expire: 12/31/15
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Referrals & Reviews
Patient Referrals:
Free 30-day nutraMetrix nutritional supplement when your family member or friend referral comes in for a visit during December. Patient Reviews Raffle:Are you happy with the service you've received at our Wellness Center? If so, post a review on Google, Yelp, Facebook or Yahoo and you'll be entered to win our weekly raffle for a supply of high-quality nutraMetrix supplements!
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