Disconnect
In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to feel “connected.” We’re constantly surrounded by screens, social media notifications, and instant messaging. Yet, despite being more “connected” than ever, many of us feel an underlying sense of...
Shedding Light on Health
Imagine walking into a dark room. How do you increase the light? By adding a light source, of course. How do you decrease the light? Do you add darkness? Of course not, you remove the light. Darkness is not something you can add to the room; it’s simply the absence of...
Laughter
This month we’re delving into the delightful world of laughter and its profound impact on our health and well-being. As the saying goes, “laughter is the best medicine,” and we’re about to explore just why that is! The Science Behind Laughter:...
The Gift of Health: Embracing Wellness During the Festive Season
The Gift of Health: Embracing Wellness During the Festive Season As the festive spirit envelops us in its warm embrace, our hearts fill with joy, and the spirit of giving permeates every aspect of our lives. It’s a time for family, celebration, and gratitude....
Benefits of sleep: Physical Restoration, Mental Clarity, and the Role of Chiropractic Care”
Sleep is an essential aspect of our daily lives that often goes overlooked. While we slumber, our bodies undergo a series of rejuvenating processes that are crucial for optimal physical and mental health. The Benefits of Sleep: Physical Restoration: During sleep, the...
Principles for restorative breaks
When we think about time, it’s often that there’s not enough of it. What we often miss is that timing, when we do things, is a huge part of using our time well. We do certain tasks better at different times of the day because our moods and performance cycle through...
5 Tips to Make Sleeping Easier and Better
All living creatures need sleep. If It’s the state during which they’re most vulnerable, why didn’t evolution do away with it? It must be because it’s absolutely essential. The question is: why? Imagine a drug commercial that advertised a substance that...
Nature’s Adjustments – A Chiropractic Perspective
Picture this… You’re walking in Newlands forest, early in the morning. The gravel crunches under your feet, You hear the birds chirp and feel the crisp morning air. The gentle incline has you feeling the muscles in your legs and has your heart beating a little faster...
Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
We often think of connection as something that happens outwards. We think of our connections to the significant people in our lives, especially approaching Valentine’s Day. A connection that is often overlooked, however, is that which we have with ourselves. We...
Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic
If you’ve ever had shoulder pain, put your hand high up in the air. You can lift your arm way over your head because your shoulder is the most moveable joint in your body. Its closest rival is your hip joint but it’s not really a contest – try to swing your hip...
Strong Foundations Create Certainty.
Foundations (noun): a basis (such as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported. When it comes to being certain about anything in life, foundations are incredibly important. When we don’t have the groundwork in place, any small challenge...
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,”...
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...
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...
