By now you will have established your New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully these are in accordance with attaining a more balanced lifestyle through moderation. We all know the old adage ‘everything in moderation’, but how do we apply this to everyday life? People often think of moderation as limiting themselves to a few beers or glasses …
Change may be good, but it’s not necessarily easy. Switching from the excitement of Christmas and the laid-back fun in the sun of summer to rules, homework and routines can be a big jump for parents and children alike. It’s normal for a child to have a little flutter of anxiety about going back to …
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 …
Why is chocolate good for your health? You’ve really got to love a heading like that! Chocolate – good quality chocolate is great for you, and I would even argue essential for great health. So, what is healthy chocolate, and how can you make it yourself? I’ve always loved chocolate, but I love real chocolate. …
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 …