How can we use technology to improve our health?
We talk a lot about the perils of modern technology, mainly because, as chiropractors, we see the adverse results of phone and computer use in our daily work. But can technology also be a positive tool in the overall quest for better health? It definitely can, and...
Healthy eating habits for winter
As the temperatures drop and the appeal of winter puddings and calorie-dense comfort food take hold, it can be harder to eat healthily. In summer it’s all light food, fruit, seafood, barbequed meat and salads loaded with colourful veggies, but that often doesn’t cut...
Is your tech usage affecting your spinal alignment?
In a world that’s much more about sitting down than moving around and much more about working on devices than ploughing fields like our ancestors, we need to be careful about the effects of our posture on our general health. Our previously more active lives required a...
Understanding what chiropractic can – and can’t – do for you
If you’re receiving this newsletter you likely already know a thing or two about why chiropractic is a great and safe option for alleviating pain and discomfort. But sometimes people think the focus on the spine means you only make an appointment when you have a sore...
How to avoid the flu this season
Tis the season—not the festive season, unfortunately, but the flu season, when those nasty little bugs like to spread themselves around. As the temperatures cool, the days get shorter, and we spend more time in close quarters indoors with other people, our chances of...
A day in the life of a Chiropractor
Meet Dr Maiye, one of our chiropractors. This is what an average day looks like for her.Setting the stage for a successful day begins with prioritising physical activity andmaintaining a healthy lifestyle. I prioritise exercise and nutrition to ensure I’m at my...
Should my child see a chiropractor?
Many of us see chiropractic care as something for adults—for when we injure our back playing squash or sleep badly and wake up with a sore neck. But it’s actually a form of health maintenance that’s for everyone—from octagenarians down to newborns. So why would you...
Five myths about Chiropractic treatment
We’ve all got that friend or family member - the one who says they’ll never visit a chiropractor. As practitioners, we always find it amusing, given the huge benefits we know treatment can bring, but it’s inevitably something to do with something they heard third-hand...
How to rewire your brain so it rewires your body
Many of us go through everyday life just accepting the bad habits we’ve formed over time. “It’s just the way I am, or it’s just the way I’m built’ But what if that’s not true? Studies into neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural...
What to expect from your first Chiropractic appointment
It can be a bit nerve-wracking to embark on any kind of new health treatment and Chiropractic is no exception. Jokes about back cracking don’t help allay fears and the picture in your head of what might happen can be quite different to what initial consultation and...
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