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...
Youth sports are a big deal. It's estimated that over 1.7 million kids in Australia participate in at least one organized sport outside of school hours! While sports give kids a fantastic opportunity to grow socially and physically, they also increase risks for...
With school kids and Uni students these days learning form home, e-learning has started to become the norm, with the chalk and talk of the classroom and moving between class being replaced by hours each day sitting in one space on their digital devices. While our...
Do you know the benefits of chiropractic care? Chiropractors help your body heal itself through movement-based techniques that influence your body's nervous system, muscles, and joints. Many people know that chiropractors adjust the body's joints, but just how does it...
About 30 years ago, the medical community shifted how they thought pain should be addressed. "Pain is a 5th vital sign" became a rallying cry, and new medications were created to block pain… no matter what the cost. We now know that these medications have created a...
Without question children, teenagers, even adult politicians should not smoke marijuana or do cocaine. Olympic and professional athletes should not build their bodies up with steroids. Young people should not prepare for exams by taking uppers to stay awake and...