by Dr Ahmad Odeh The holiday season is upon us and it’s no secret that many of us associate this time with weight gain. Exercising during holidays can often be pushed to the side while we celebrate and catch up with loved ones. But our body does not demand less physical activity from us in…
by Catherine Middleton (Nutritionist) It is the first month of summer, which means the mercury in the thermometer is rising. Keeping the body hydrated is so important for many reasons, and here is why; every single cell in the body contains water. As an adult we are all made up of around 60-70% water. The…
by Dr Hussein Aboodi Better Sleep? You wouldn’t read about it. Sleep is an important biological function that is essential for life. During sleep, many important functions take place, these include physical healing and repair, brain development, cardiac functions, and metabolism. The sleep foundation recommends that people aged between 18 – 65, get 7-9 hours…
by Dr James Nguyen Bursitis, knee pain, hip pain and ankle pain. These are just a few of the symptoms we see walking through a chiropractic office daily, and a common question is what causes this and what can I do to help get rid of it. The common answer between the two is movement!…
by Dr Ryan Hislop The brain: it’s one of the most energy and nutrient-hungry organs in your entire body, and diet has a huge effect on how well it works. Diet has an indirect effect on brain health via inflammation, gut health, and blood sugar control: all of those have serious consequences for your grey…
by Dr Jesse Middleton “Without suffering there is no struggle, without struggle no victory, without victory no crown.” ~ Jan Swafford, Beethoven: Anguish and TriumphOur thoughts and emotional states are crucial components of our health. It is well documented that stressful events are a leading trigger for heart attacks. There is a direct correlation between…
by Catherine Middleton Everyone experiences stress of some kind, and everyone reacts differently. Some people stop eating, while others eat more. Unfortunately, food won’t make the stress go away, but eating the right kinds of food can help support the body. If our neurotransmitters (responsible for transmitting the nerve pulses to our brain) are not…
by Dr Branko Bojanic Do you ever get that feeling where you just CAN’T STOP SCROLLING – you know you need to get off your phone. You may need to do something but you just can’t turn your phone off. You might be just laying on the lounge, sitting in your car just after parking…
Dr Ryan Hislop As Chiropractors we tend to focus upon the spine and nervous systems in all of its complexities – always looking for ways to better improve its health and function. If you have been part of our practice you will know that a manual approach is one of many methods we use, and…