Try these easy to implement injury prevention strategies so as you can get the most out of your exercise and sport regime. No matter how young or old you are, exercise and movement is an essential ingredient in keeping us healthy. There is though a key to being...
This one phrase as to what is appropriate and comfortable to wear can be tackled in two parts. The first: What to wear on your Initial Consultation and following that, what to wear on subsequent regular office visits. 1. Your Initial Visit. On your initial visit (or...
Can your mobility predict your longevity? The ability to go from standing to sitting upon the floor and then to stand again unaided seems on the surface quite easy – but is it? It is a measure of strength, coordination, flexibility, balance and…longevity. That’s...
One of the greatest things that I have had to ponder over the past 29 years is why do some people always get sick and on the flip side why do others stay healthy and strong? Let's answer that commonly asked question with an analogy: The Garbage Can Picture garbage...
What does it take then to be healthy? To be able to be healthy, one must understand the definition: health noun \ ˈhelth also ˈheltth \ Essential Meaning of health 1: the condition of being well or free from disease 2: the overall condition of someone's body or mind...
Over the previous two posts, we have discovered that for most, the Christmas – New Year Period can be the most stressful time of year. With the rate of fatal heart attacks rising 4.2 times, there are some simple lifestyle strategies that you can implement to make it...
Who there does not love Christmas food? Throughout the year, people have worked so hard with exercise and food choices to lose or to keep off the kilos and then Christmas arrive. Is what you are placing into your mouth over the Christmas New year period adding to...
As the year comes to an end and starts to wind down, there is the tendency for most of us to wind up. The Christmas – New Year period has often been explained as the most stressful. There are presents to buy; parties to attend; hair to be done; food to be bought;...
Have you ever stopped to think why your neck actually hurts? What could have caused your neck to be stiff and sore? What you could have done over time? You see, your neck has a tough job. It has to hold, stabilize, and move the weight of your head… every day… for a...
Believe it or not, many of us spend 3 hours or more per day on our smartphones. That adds up to over 1,000 hours each year! And the positions we tend to hold our heads in while using our devices can be, well... damaging. Damaging to your posture and damaging to your...
When discussing posture, we’re often referring to the overall position of your body as you stand, sit, or lie down. Most experts would agree that a "good" overall posture involves physical positions that reduce stress on the body by balancing the load placed on the...
There has been a lot of talk about our immune system and how we can improve and enhance it. From the chiropractic perspective we will look at enhancing the body's own immunity via neuroimmunology. that is by having a fully functioning and high performing nervous...
Is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer may surprise you. The latest research shows that it’s actually more beneficial to think about your posture as dynamic, not static. In other words, your ideal posture is constantly changing and evolving. Think of...
Is your child connected to a phone, computer, or tablet during and after school? Think about it. Many of us aren't more than an arm's length from our phone at any time (even when we are sleeping). Spending time every day looking down at our devices can place a lot of...
Years ago, many believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, research has demonstrated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit both the body and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted that movement can improve...