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New Year, New Resolutions
Get ready, boys and girls, for another new year and a new bunch of sparkly resolutions. Prepare to wait in line at the gym, stock up on kale before it runs out, and look out for those shiny new takkies soon to be hitting the pavement. It’s “a New Year and a New Me,”...
Celebrating the Festive Season
The festive season is upon us and there are going to be some year-end social functions that fill your calendar. The essence of many of these gatherings, is celebration and that word has a deeper meaning that may surprise you. Celebrations are about more than getting...
Let The Sunshine In
The impact of sunlight on human health would not have been news for our ancestors. Ancient and traditional medicines have long honoured the change of seasons and the effect they have on our health. Our body, mind and spirit respond to seasonal and environmental...
Chiropractor’s Diagnostic Toolkit – Spinal X-ray
Spinal X-rays are a well-established diagnostic tool that allows your Chiropractor to fully understand what is going on with your body’s alignment and structure and help you get the best results. As your healthcare providers, we are tasked with ensuring what we do is...
Back To The Light
What does "Light" mean to you? Is it a presence or an absence? When there is a dark room, can you make it lighter by removing darkness? Can you add a source of darkness? If you toggle a dimmer switch, are you adding darkness to the room or only providing less light?...
I am a Man and I Feel
We don’t like to talk about it, but it hurts. We don’t like to acknowledge it, because we think it will make it worse. “Big boys don’t cry,” they told us. “Be strong,” they told us. They said those things out of love, and they have wrecked us. They couldn’t have known...
Menstrual Cycle – Breaking the Fear, Shyness and Discomfort
We have all heard different euphemisms for a woman’s menstrual period: Period. Menstruation. Aunty Flow. The Red Tide. Riding the crimson wave. The Red Scare. Girl Flu. Shark Week. The Red Baron. Code red. Bloody Mary. The blob. Lady business. Checking into the Red...
Wisdom from our Chiropractic Forefathers
In this, the information age, there are so many different opinions and ideas on what is best for people that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Every second person seems to have the miracle practice or procedure to protect us from illness. What we’ve been focusing on is a...
Cycling and Chiropractic – not just for race day
No matter how much we may enjoy it, cycling can have its ups and downs and not just in the hills. Whether you are a racing snake or just out for more social cruises, having your body working in peak condition will help you have a more enjoyable experience out there....
How can we help our bodies regenerate?
In humans, regeneration is the replacement of old and damaged cells by new and healthy ones. It is a vital part of the healing process but it also occurs in undamaged tissue. Different tissues regenerate at varying speeds. A bone is completely regenerated roughly...
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Chiro for Kids
Chiropractic Care for Children of All Ages Chiropractic care can help your child’s physical and emotional health throughout their life – from birth through to adulthood. The Early Years As parents, we do so many things to ensure our baby’s...
Does a Chiropractor help with back pain?
Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing people from doing everyday tasks and activities. Back pain is also sometimes referred to as lumbago, which takes its name from the lumbar region of the spine. Although Chiropractors can do more...
Learning to Master Your Mind Starts with Awareness
“Where does your mind end and your body start?” This was a question the Dali Lama posed to a group of neuroscientists at a conference that led to a full two-day discussion. The clearest answer the world’s best scientists could give was that they did not know if there...
Should You Try A Back Brace For Lower Back Pain?
What is a back brace? A back brace or lumbosacral orthosis (LSO) is a device a person may wear to support their back. Some people believe they may reduce back pain, prevent injuries, promote recovery, and encourage correct posture and proper spine alignment. A...
