Peak Insights
The Problem with Women’s Health
Women’s health is a problem topic. While the media and many companies might market themselves as being aligned to women’s health, I have my doubts. Women are undoubtedly the driving force in the market for health and well-being and they are not being served by the...
Stress – Dance Through the Chaos of Life
Life can be chaotic and cause us stress. When we discuss the word “stress” we are usually talking about the mental/emotional form of stress which is just one of the dimensions of stressors our mind and body are subject to. In this dimension we often speak of stress...
Peak Performance – Safe, Natural & Drug-Free
If we think about peak performance, we often think about athletes. These individuals are required to perform at the peak of their required discipline not only when it matters, for a game or a race, but also on a day-to-day basis. In order to do so, they build teams of...
Finding Your Balance
Sometimes it can feel like life is a big balancing act. It can seem this way as we juggle all the commitments we have in our lives (work, kids, exercise etc.). Let’s talk about “balance”. If we think about it we can talk about balance in a number of different areas....
Do humans need drugs to be healthy?
Do humans need drugs to be healthy? It’s an interesting question and not one you may have ever been asked. Intuitively most people say ‘No’ though when we look at the society in which we live we see a problem. A friend of mine is a primary school teacher and she...
Love Your Body, Love Your Spine, Love Your Life
Have you ever realised how much your body loves you? Your body’s innate intelligence keeps you alive without you having to think about it: • It makes sure you breathe • It keeps your heart beating • It digests food • It helps cuts heal • It heals broken bones • It...
Finding Your Purpose and Setting Goals for the Year Ahead
Waking up and getting dressed can be strangely unnerving. In those rushed moments that make up your morning, when you’re agonising over what to wear for the day, it pays to ask a question. The question is WHY? Why am I getting up today, what is the purpose of my day?...
New Year Celebrations with Peak Chiropractic
1 year. 52 weeks. 365 and a quarter days. 8765.81 hours. That is how long it takes the Earth to complete a journey around the sun. It feels like these orbits around the Sun are getting shorter every year and that it was only yesterday that we were celebrating the...
Simple, Effective Stress Management
“Sleep when you’re dead!” is a common maxim that mirrors the busy culture we live in. We drive ourselves ever harder even though we all know our mind/body requires recharging. As life gets busier how can we regain balance without missing out? Here are some simple,...
Posture is the window to your spine – Simone’s Story
This is the story of Simone Geale - she was a member of our front desk team from 2013 to 2015 - and her remarkable experience: My Chiropractic journey has been a life changing experience. I was always very skeptical of chiropractors. I always knew of the term...
Recent Posts
What you need to know about sciatica and how to get relief from sciatic pain.
Have you ever experienced a pain that goes from your lower back or buttocks, through your hips and down one leg? If you answered yes, then you may have experienced sciatica. What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest (almost finger width) nerve in...
It’s Your Time to Flourish
What does it mean to flourish? How do we achieve it and apply it to every aspect of life? For one to flourish, there are a few key elements that need to be in place. But bear in mind that since we are all unique, the ways in which they are practically applied will...
Cape Town Winter Weather Tips
With the cold and wet Cape Town winter weather, we have all been wrapping up warm to protect us from the elements. When you come into the practice, you have heard us talking about your sitting habits (if you haven't already, check out the home care videos) especially...
What Can You Do To Regain Focus?
We’ve all had those moments where our minds wander. Perhaps it was as you sat in a maths lesson staring out of the window, daydreaming about surfing. Maybe it was reading the same line in your notes a hundred times as you study for your final exam because you can’t...
