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What we have found is that most people have some degree of dehydration, due to: Lack of water intake. Inability to absorb the fluid due to some inflammatory, toxic issues or poor gut health resulting in bloating, poor kidney function and oedema. Too much coffee and or tea. Some medications can also affect hydration. People

Some of the most common injuries that chiropractors encounter are caused by incorrect or prolonged sitting positions. With technology use on the rise and more and more jobs requiring 9 to 5 desk time, back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain are becoming extremely common issues. To help remedy these issues, here are some tips

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is produced within the body when sun meets the skin. You can also absorb vitamin D from food products such as fatty fish, mushrooms exposed to ultraviolet light and fortified dairy products. During cooler months or for indoor dominated lifestyles, many people turn to vitamin supplements. To

Magnesium is an essential mineral that aids with hundreds of beneficial reactions in our body. Magnesium plays a key role in energy production, muscle synthesis, muscular contraction, muscular relaxation, fatty acid metabolism, and strengthening bones. To teach you more about the benefits of magnesium, read this quick guide from our team of chiropractors. What’s so

Both krill oil and fish oil supplements provide omega-3 fatty acids including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). While both supplements provide similar health benefits, there are many differences in their origin, price and overall benefits. In this blog our chiropractors explain the key differences between the two supplements. Fish oil Fish oil is

Given the amount of time we spend on our feet, it’s no wonder foot, ankle and heel pain are extremely common. It can be difficult to know when the pain is normal and just needs rest, or when to seek help. Here are some common abnormalities and dysfunctions that can occur in this area of

Staying inactive for long durations, such as sitting in an office chair, is a very common factor when it comes to inflexibility and joint stiffness. Here are five quick tips to help you improve your flexibility. 1. Weight Training When trying to increase your flexibility, strength and resistance training are important. These exercises will increase

We spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping. It is what allows us to restore our energy, consolidate our thoughts and memories, release hormones and aid proper growth and repair keeping our minds and bodies healthy. So, what happens when we aren’t getting enough of it, and how do we fix it? A good

When it comes to cracking your own back, you should forget it and leave it to the professionals. Here’s why… When a spinal joint is adjusted they are in essence stretched, and the space between the joints widens. Our joints are not meant to be continually stretched, and if you crack your back on a

n a genetic level, humans REQUIRE vitamin D for wellness. Your body will produce vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight is healthy, it is sunburns that are not. If your body becomes vitamin D deficient, you are at risk of developing bone abnormalities. There are many benefits and important functions provided

Bad posture not only looks unattractive, it can lead to all sorts of issues and spinal problems if it becomes an ongoing habit. The good news is, it’s never to late to learn how to have better posture and to make a constant effort to monitor your posture. Let’s take a look at some tips

It’s an easy morning breakfast choice that requires little time and is great for your health. Right? With so many morning smoothies advocates it can be easy to become bombarded by advice and recipes, but what they don’t tell you is that if you’re doing your morning smoothie wrong they may actually be detrimental to

There are many health consequences to carrying around extra weight, among one is the risk of serious back pain. Losing weight – through healthy diet and exercise – can go a long way towards easing your pack pain. In many cases, consulting with a chiropractor can also help ease the symptoms and provide relief for

If you are one of the 3.5 billion Australians living with rheumatoid arthritis, you understand the difficulty of daily joint and body pain. New medical advances are making daily life easier than ever, but often diet is an overlooked aspect of your treatment. In fact, certain foods can play a huge role in helping to

Back pain and discomfort in the spine or neck is something that many people suffer. For some people it can be a chronic, ongoing condition, while for others it may be the result of a temporary injury to a muscle that helps support the spine. Either way, visits to the chiropractor are usually necessary to

Aching, painful and stiff joints are something just about all of us suffer from at some stage during our lives. It doesn’t even matter what age we are. Everyone can be afflicted with aching joints, and in this post we’ll cover some handy tips on relieving the pain and stiffness. Ice Is Nice Applying ice

Those who are unfortunate to suffer from back pain and associated discomfort related to spinal problems can really benefit from the use of thermography technology. In order to treat a spinal problem, the issue first needs to be diagnosed correctly, and that’s where a thermography scan really comes into its own. What Is Thermography Technology?

If you are living on the Gold Coast or surrounding areas and are seeking the services of a qualified chiropractor, what should you look for? How do you determine which chiropractic centre is right for you and which one is going to offer quality service? Do Some Research The first thing to do is research

Arthritis can happen to all of us, even when we are not very old. It can be a result of RSI, an injury, or simply the fact that our joints are getting old and worn out. Unfortunately, human joints are not as simple to replace like a worn out car part, so it’s imperative that

Healthy back, healthy mind, healthy life. When your back is feeling great, life is good. Nothing is more debilitating than back pain and stiffness and having a bad back affects everything you do. That’s why it’s imperative to maintain good spinal health, and why you should pay regular visits to your chiropractor for spinal adjustments,

Whether young or old we all need to take care of our joints. It doesn’t matter if we feel perfectly healthy right now or are suffering from joint pain and arthritis. There are certain foods we can all eat on a regular basis that will benefit our joints and help to ensure our joints are

Are chiropractors real doctors? This is a question that gets asked a lot, so in this article we will cover what it means to be a qualified chiropractor. “Doctor” Is a Broad term There are different definitions of the word “doctor”, and not all doctors are involved in the medical profession. So, depending on how

Neck pain is a very common complaint whether you are young or old. Even children can suffer from it. There are reasons why most of us, at some stage in our lives, will experience neck pain, stiffness of the neck or even chronic neck pain. This post will look at 5 common causes and what

Synthetic fructose and sucrose used in most processed/packaged foods are poisons and are the single worst substance or chemical in the modern diet and responsible for the majority of health issues affecting mankind. The liver struggles to process synthetic fructose and sucrose effectively; therefore sugar is continually dumped into the blood, which raises the blood

Approximately 80% of having a healthy body is determined by the food choices we make. The other 20% is being active.One of the worse things we do these days is prolonged sitting. Whether it is sitting in the car, at work, watching TV, on the computer, eating dinner or on the phone. This leads to:

Life’s journey is either a blessing or a lesson The Right Mindset This can be a big issue for a lot of people but let’s keep it simple. Most of us lead busy hectic lives and you end up forgetting about the most important person. You!!!We are so busy in the head, worrying about, work,