What’s the deal with blood pressure?
Blood pressure is one of those things people talk about – one number over another, diastolic, systolic, hypertension, arteries – but what does that all mean? Is it important to know your blood pressure, and if so, what’s a good number? And what are the risks of a bad one? Let’s start with the definition […]
Is Keto for me?
We’ve all got that friend who’s done the keto diet and is half the size they were, glowing and extolling its virtues to anyone who will listen. So what is this seemingly miraculous weight loss phenomenon, and should you try it? First things first, what is the keto diet? According to the New Zealand Nutrition […]
How can chiropractic boost our athletic and sports performance?
Chiropractic focuses on improving the communication between our brain and body to allow us to function to optimal level. When this communication is optimized through chiropractic adjustments, it leads to an array of benefits that allow athletes to take their performance to the next level. Whether you are a high-level athlete representing your country or […]
How Practicing Gratitude Makes You Happier
As things start to wrap up for 2022, it has certainly been quite a year for many of us. 2022 has been a year of uncertainty, challenges, fear, hope, encouragement, and community. Around this time of the year, many often look back and reflect on the wins and losses, or for the spiritual-minded, count the […]
5 Surprising mental benefits of being outdoors
As summer fast approaches here in New Zealand it’s unquestionable that many of us are racing to get our jandals on and head straight to the beach. It’s that time of the year where we all get to soak up our daily dose of vitamin D and look forward to a kiwi summer. Not only […]
Are high heels affecting your posture?
High heels have been a fashion statement in women’s closets for years. They are a symbol of personality and confidence as they are believed to make the person who wears them “more attractive “ by accentuating their silhouette. For many years now we have accepted them as normal accessory without taking into account the repercussions […]
SPRING BACK TO HEALTH
Spring offers us a chance to have better health and wellness as it gives us longer days, warmer temperature and wider availability of fresh, local fruits and vegetables. This is the season to spruce our health habits! Phrases such as ‘I need to get back on it with the exercise” and “I need to eat […]
Who’s got dads back this Father’s Day?
With Father’s Day approaching in 2 weeks, it seems a good time to reflect on all the dads out there and celebrate them for all they do. We have two incredible Chiropractors in the practice who are also great dads to their own children, but sometimes they are so busy looking after everyone else that […]
The Secret Weapons Against Winter Colds
It’s the chilly season. It feels like the winter has arrived on time, if not early this year. Auckland is wet, damp, and cold and there seem to be so many kids’ activities out there that you need to take them out, joining the crazy traffic in the middle of a rain storm! YAY! As […]
A New Year, A Fresh Start, A New Set of Goals
For many of us, one of those goals might be to get in shape, join the gym (or use a current membership that might be slightly forgotten), or generally focus on health. However, what comes with an increase in exercise is an increase in exercise-induced injury. The most common injuries caused by exercise include strains […]
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments
New research suggests chiropractic spinal adjustments may alter the way the brain processes pain information! Good news, another collaborative Centre for Chiropractic Research (CCR) study has just been released by Scientific Reports, a high impact factor journal from the publishers of Nature. This randomized control crossover trial investigated how spinal adjustments affect the way the […]
4 Ways to Prevent Chiropractic Relapse
When you experience spinal discomfort either caused by an acute sprain or chronic condition relief is what everyone is seeking. What is often overlooked in that process is how to support proper healing and how to prevent it from occurring again. When incorporating chiropractic adjustments into your care plan your chiropractic adjustments support the spinal […]