As we age, our joints inevitably wear out and here in Australia, over 32,000 people* undergo hip replacements each year. However, you can reduce and even avoid wear and tear on your knees and hips so that surgery can be avoided in many cases. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”. The best outcome is always avoiding surgery wherever possible.
Good news is, it’s never too late to start now and preserve your joints! Here’re some tips to get you started:
Our modern everyday lifestyle has become busier than ever. There is less time to wind down, and many of us are neglecting our health, as technology and other priorities demand our attention more and more.
While we think of health as visiting the GP or keeping up regular screenings to maintain our physical wellbeing, it is also essential to include other aspects of health as a whole. This enables us to listen and keep our bodies balanced, thus maximising our bodies’ natural potential.
Massage therapy and chiropractic care often yield the best results when working in unison with each other. Many massage therapists and chiropractors often work together and refer to one another to expedite their clients’ journeys to wellness. In many cases, we would recommend seeing the massage therapist first to loosen up the muscles in preparation for the treatment from the chiropractor.
The Role of a Chiropractor
Chiropractors deal with issues of the neuromusculoskeletal system. They use specific pressures in certain spots to realign the muscles, nerves, bones…
Do you find yourself often distracted, unmotivated, or feeling anxious? Our busy lives and stresses can have a great impact on our bodies and health. Sooner or later we will run out of ‘steam’ if we don’t stop and be mindful of our wellbeing.
Mindfulness
It is important to train yourself to focus your attention in a way to calm your mind. We can feel stressed and be triggered by our work, relationships and day-to-day life. Being able to focus and be mindful can significantly contribute to your overall wellbeing.
Naturopathy as an alternative medicine has become increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more people are finding that conventional medicine alone is not sufficient to produce beneficial results long term.
Why Naturopathy?
Taking a natural approach to your health is far more preferable for your overall wellbeing. A Naturopath, similar to a GP, will not only take time to detail your medical history and perform diagnosis with tests, but will also have an additional perspective to treating the condition in relation to your individual body.
Modern living today is often associated with working around the clock, daily stress, and overscheduling – the demands on our time and health have never been so great before.
How does a busy lifestyle affect your health?
Constantly feeling pressed for time in a chaotic lifestyle contributes to high-stress levels, which then impacts our wellbeing and may cause a myriad of problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Not to mention that busy lifestyles would also likely lead to rushed, unhealthy meal choices, lack of exercise, and neglecting needful rest.
There are many changes to the body during pregnancy, and caring for the spine is particularly important as the mother’s body goes through various structural changes. Did you know, the spinal curvature of pregnant women increases by 41% between 12 and 32 weeks^ of pregnancy?
One of the primal beliefs of Chiropractic care is: “Healthy spine = healthy nervous system = healthy body working at its full potential”. Therefore, chiropractic care during pregnancy can have several benefits to the wellbeing of the mother. These include:
Plants have been the basis for wellbeing and medical treatments throughout human history, with archaeological evidence dating back herbal medicinal use 60,000 years ago to the Palaeolithic age!
Traditional herbal medicine is still widely practiced in the modern world, providing a wide range of health benefits. Let’s have a look at several well-known medicinal herbs and how they can give your wellbeing a boost:
Turmeric
You may have come across this herb in popular curry dishes. Not only does it taste delicious and add a punch to your cooking, the major active compound may also treat a host of conditions.
Anxiety and stress seem to be a regular occurrence these days. However, you can significantly reduce your symptoms and remove fear altogether and improve your quality of life by incorporating healthy habits, therapy, medication and these helpful tips.
Have you ever wished you knew exactly what was wrong within your body? Why your knees hurt or why you are always fatigued? Kinesiology is one of the world’s most under-utilised forms of therapy.
What exactly is kinesiology? It is the study of movement through muscular monitoring – otherwise known as biofeedback. Biofeedback through muscle monitoring looks at the possible causes for imbalances within your body and attempts to correct the issues found by using specialised lymphatic massage, nutrition, emotional work as well as electrical balancing.
How does muscle testing actually work?
