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Ridgefield Chiropractor Offers Brain-Based Wellness News

Peterson Chiropractic takes a look at how daily stress is not good for the body and what to do to reduce stress through chiropractic care.

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Wendy Ann Mitchell, Community Contributor

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Peterson Chiropractic & Wellness is excited to share a new video series called "Brain-Based Wellness News." Each week the practice will share a new topic on how brain-based wellness can help patients with a variety of ailments. In this week's news, the series take a look at how daily stress is not good for the body and what to do to change that through regular chiropractic care.

Click here to view this week's video and learn 5 easy ways to help reduce stress in your life:

  1. Breathe, Stop, and Shake: According to Harvard Medical School, just a few, easy deep breaths, from your abdomen will reset your system and shift you towards relaxation.
  2. Get Curious: Your brain does not work well when under stress; however curiosity hacks the stress response, shifting your thoughts from rumination and worry into creative reflection.
  3. Hug it Out: Hugging a loved one releases the hormone, oxytocin which can induce anti-stress-like effects such as reduction of blood pressure, repair of muscles, brain tissue and neurons.
  4. Get Into Your Body: By getting to know your own body’s sensations, you will be able to anticipate changes in your emotional state which will allow you to better handle moments of stress.
  5. Feel the Love: Studies support that feelings of love and connection reduce stress hormones. Small amounts of stress are a part of life; however we don’t have to let it dominate our lives.

By finding positive, healthy ways to handle stress, you can avoid the negative health risks associated with stress and become a happier and healthier you. One of these positive ways is chiropractic care which has been found to help people better manage their stress. Get regular chiropractic checkups for the whole family, and make sure your spine and your brain are working the best they can. Your health will be better because of it.

Peterson Chiropractic & Acupuncture (203) 438-9609
31 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield, CT. 06877
www.petersonchiropracticandacupuncture.com
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