Chiropractic care is not a one size fits all healthcare option. Chiropractors carefully assess each patient individually and tailor their care accordingly. By using a variety of non-surgical techniques, such as specific spinal adjustments, manual therapy and low-force intervention, chiropractors offer a drug-free, hands-on approach to spinal healthcare. Is chiropractic care safe? Chiropractors use...
While some mainstream gyms are open and some are still closed, some of you may feel more comfortable working out al-fresco. Fortunately enough, getting your sweat on outside could be as easy as using an outdoor gym. If you’re unsure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve enlisted the help of the […]
Sit in a chair keeping posture upright to lengthen the spine Hips remain square and feet point forward Turn upper body to the right and place your right hand on back of chair. Deepen the twist by looking over the right shoulder. Hold stretch 8 to 10 breaths, come back to center then repeat on […]
Sit up straight in a chair or on the floor Look up toward ceiling, keeping neck long, and hold for five breaths Bring left ear to left shoulder and hold for five breaths Roll head down to your chest and hold for five breaths Roll head to the right and hold for five breaths Repeat […]
Stand with feet together and reach arms overhead with palms together As you inhale bend your body to the right pressing hips to the left Lengthen the body making sure not to cave either forward or back Hold for a count of 5 then move back to center, and stretch to the left Stretch 5 […]
It’s no secret lockdown has inspired many to lace up running shoes for the first time – or for many, the first time in a long time. It’s a great outlet for keeping fit and expanding surroundings in lockdown beyond your residence and nearest grocery store. But how can you improve on this new hobby […]
The microbes in your gut not only help your body digest food, but they also help regulate your metabolism and your immune system. In fact, almost seventy percent of your immune system is in the gut. Eating fermented food (think bio-live yogurt, miso, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut) popping a probiotic or increasing dosage if you are already on […]
Studies have shown that a high intake of simple sugars decreases white blood cell production by up to 50%. Eating a diet based on wholefoods and loading up on antioxidant rich vegetables and fruit will boost your overall health and help protect you from other viruses and infections. On the other hand, a diet that […]
Yes, we are living in very strange times however stressing about it to no end is counterproductive. Stress causes an anti-inflammatory response within the body as it activates your fight-or-flight response by releasing stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. This in turn suppresses your immune system which then leaves you more susceptible to infections. […]
We all have to do it, but a long day at work sitting in front of a computer can leave us feeling tight through the shoulders, stiff in the neck and suffering with headaches. Due to the posture adopted while sitting at the computer the spine tends to flex forward which can increase the pressure […]
