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Ways to make your holiday season a bit less stressful

Dr. Allyson Coffin is our local chiropractor and wellness expert. She stopped by the 207 studio to share three ways to make the holiday season merry and bright.

PORTLAND, Maine — There is a lot to keep track of this time of year: gatherings, gifts, trips to grandma's house. You get the point. 

Dr. Allyson Coffin is our local chiropractor and wellness expert. She stopped by the 207 studio to share three ways to keep our bodies strong while carrying that holiday mental load.

Here’s a quick snapshot:

  • Sleep
  • Stay active
  • Delegate

“When you stay active, you'll be able to handle your stress because activity and exercise has been shown to be almost as effective as antidepressants for people that feel that type of depressed in their brains, and exercise can do that for you, so why not do that?” Dr. Coffin said.

Watch the full segment to learn more.

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