As we welcome in the New Year, most of us are optimistic about the year ahead. It is a time for new beginnings and a great time for making positive changes in life. We frequently see a lot of our clients at chiropractic 4 wellness make resolutions relating to their health, sometimes in response to …
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘wellness’? There is a barrage of terms and definitions that spring to mind, and each of you will have slightly different interpretations. Here are few: being free from sickness or disease feeling and looking good finishing each day feeling content and happy mentally, physically and …
What’s all the fuss about physical activity and mental well-being?As a counsellor, health coach and health promotion practitioner for the last decade- not to mention being married to a passionate chiropractor, I’ve learnt a thing or two about what works for people. Firstly, let’s get something clear! Yes. I am a bloke. And yes, it …
I have recently been lucky enough to visit Cambodia through uni with an organisation that works with children and their communities. Through developing health, education, housing and agricultural initiatives, their chances of having safe, healthy lives, and of developing sustainable and self-reliant positions are much stronger. Before leaving for Cambodia, I tried to prepare myself …
“I would estimate that at least 90% of world class athletes use chiropractic on a regular basis to prevent injuries and to improve their performance.” Sean Atkin, PhD exercise physiologist. Professional athletes need to consistently push their bodies to full potential to compete. Their bodies must be in peak physical condition to be able to …
Pregnancy and birth are one of the most exciting and challenging times in any woman’s life. The conception and birth of a child is one of life’s greatest miracles and is also a time of big change in the expecting parent’s lives. The more informed and empowered that a woman and her partner can be …
“Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated.” Michael Pollan We are subjected to the marketing hype surrounding new foods that make things look healthy, appealing and nutritious. Unfortunately, most of the time this is all it is – marketing hype. When it comes to food, I am often reminded of Michael Pollan’s book Food Rules …
Developing a robust immunity is essential to every aspect of childhood development. Children are exposed to a host of bacteria and viruses and are often susceptible to infections. Once a sick child shares germs around the family, everybody can be affected, resulting in time off work and school. Now is the perfect time to boost …
“Thou shouldst eat to live, not live to eat” Socrates There are a lot of different diets these days; Atkins, lemon-detox, weight watchers, lite and easy.. the list could keep going! People may often lose weight whilst on a diet, but research has shown that the majority will not only put the weight back on …
When we speak about rehab for drug addiction, we normally are speaking of in-patient rehabilitation facilities. These are otherwise called rehab centers. Because the physical withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction can be so serious, going through withdrawal in a rehab facility is the very best choice – particularly for those with a serious issue. There …