Weekly Wellness
August 14, 2019
In health care circles you often hear the phrase “The gut is the second brain”. This has led to a big emphasis on what should and should not be eaten, plus a rise in various diets like vegan, paleo, keto etc. When a digestive system is working well and you eat a simple, pure and fresh diet, your gut health will probably continue along fine. If digestive issues have arisen in you then identifying the cause is important. These could have been from various physical, chemical, environmental or emotional stressors. Dealing with those stressors plus using an elimination […]
August 7, 2019
Growing up I was taught that when looking after your health, you went natural first, medication second and surgery last. After 20 yrs in chiropractic practice, I have noticed that this is not the same for everyone. That often when a health issue arises, the first option people go for is a man made, synthetic drug which all too often comes with unwanted side affects. Or surely is held up as a cure all for their problem rather than a last resort. Perhaps it is my natural bias but I personally prefer to look at my lifestyle choices […]
July 30, 2019
As the HSC trials are about to get under way and many year12 students feel the pressure, I am reminded of how important it is to live out healthy habits which help a person cope with stress. When a person is under stress, the feelings of fear and anxiety rise. The short term memory, ability to concentrate and learn new material is impaired. So whether you are preparing for exams at school or completing a big project at work, letting stress overwhelm you has the potential to prevent you from performing at your best in the areas of […]
July 24, 2019
We all face stress everyday so why is it so devastating? Large stressful events or repeated long term stress overloads and disrupts neural integrity. Meaning your brain is unable to process information correctly and can lead to mental and physical health issues. Importantly it’s not about the stress but your ability to recover from stress. Not letting it build up to overload thresholds. Forming the stress reducing habits and regularly practicing them is the best form of protection against the known devastating effects of stress on health. This is why getting good quality, unbroken sleep is so important […]