Monmouth's Ask The Doctor March-April 2020

Relax in a spa like environment. Dr. Richard Allen, DC strives to deliver quality wellness and pain management care using Chiropractic, Active and Passive Therapies, Flexibility Work, In-Office Rehabilitation Services & Home Care Recommendations. Michelle Gursky Allen, MS,RD,CDN provides nutrition counseling for people with eating disorders, weight management issues and medical nutrition therapy, using a nonjudgmental and collaborative approach. Dr. Herng Wu, Lic. Ac., Dipl. O.M., Ph.D. Acupuncture services can help a number of issues such as chronic pain, hypertension, weight, sleep, anxiety, fertility and menopausal changes. Dr. Margo Hurewitz, PsyD licensed psychologist who specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia as well as other psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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Have Yourself A Hug By Lauren Kowlacki

Hugging for 20 seconds a day may reduce your stress. Hugging someone you love or even a coworker, cli- ent or colleague for just 20 seconds a day is proven to be very beneficial. A 20-second hug can … • increase levels of oxytocin (the love hormone) • reduce blood pressure and cortisol (the stress hor- mone) • increase happiness • lower stress • improve relationships and connection During a hug, we release oxytocin, a hormone that relax- es us and lowers anxiety. It's often called the “cuddle hor- mone.” Harvard health calls it the “universal hormone” so go and give a hug today and every day and add happiness to your day as well as some else’s day.

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