Just like the foundation of a building, the feet provide the necessary support and stability for the entire structure above them, which in this case is our body. But honestly, how often do we take care of our feet? The feet are indeed the foundations of the body, and they play a crucial role in providing stability, balance, and support for the entire body. Often overlooked and neglected, our feet are subjected to significant strain and stress throughout our daily lives. How to know if you will benefit from Orthotics? When it comes to Alignment and Posture our Chiropractors count on … [Read more...]
Naturopath recommended Hot Chocolate Recipe
You only need a few ingredients to make this healthy hot chocolate recipe: Raw cacao powder – The most pure form of chocolate, cacao is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and magnesium. It makes this recipe rich and chocolatey, but good for you, too! Maca powder – Its malty flavor adds depth to this homemade hot chocolate. But that’s not all! It has health benefits too. It’s chock-full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it’s said to improve your memory. Almond milk – We choose almond milk, but feel free to substitute any type of milk you like. Maple syrup – It sweetens this … [Read more...]
Healing Mind-Body from Burnout
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion often caused by prolonged stress and overwork. It is characterized by a feeling of being overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet the demands of daily life or work. Remember that healing from burnout is a process that takes time and patience. Be gentle with yourself and don't expect instant results. Make self-care a priority, and gradually, you'll start to feel better and regain your energy and enthusiasm for life. Experiencing burnout isn’t a reflection on you or your professional worthiness. It’s a consequence of … [Read more...]
Lifestyle practices for Winter
The Winter season is aligned with the Kidney/Bladder system, governed by the Water element. Cold in nature and downward moving, the Kidney Water system embodies Yin, storing the body’s fluids. As it regulates and stores the Water, the Kidneys moisten the body. Incorporate Kidney nourishing food As the Kidneys are the organs associated with the Water element and Winter, they in turn require extra nourishment during this time. This ensures that their capacity and function remain in harmony as we continue to replenish and restore our energy (Jing Essence) reserves before we emerge into … [Read more...]
Numbness in Fingers or Toes – How can Chiropractic Care Help?
Numbness and tingling in the extremities such as fingers or toes can be extremely comfortable and disrupt your ability to be productive in your daily life. While sometimes it may only be mild short spurts and go away on its own, this condition can also last for an extended period, causing inconveniences and additional stress. Reasons for Numbness and Tingling There can be a variety of health issues that relate this condition. For example, as we spend more time on computers and digital devices nowadays, we have seen increasing cases of numbness in hands and fingers due to carpal … [Read more...]
Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine
How Naturopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help with Chronic Fatigue Chronic fatigue is more than just feeling tired—it’s an ongoing state of exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest and can interfere with daily life. More and more patients have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in recent years. Western drug use for this syndrome is often associated with many side effects and little clinical benefit. As an alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has provided evidence based on ancient texts and recent studies, not only to offer clinical benefits but … [Read more...]
Preventing Back Pain and Injuries
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in which most of us will experience at some point. While back pain can get better on its own, chronic back pain can be related to injuries and can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life. As with any health issue, prevention is always better than cure. If you can reduce or prevent the chances of lower back pain, you can save yourself time-consuming, stressful or even costly surgery. Here are some simple lifestyle changes that can help you stay away from back pain and injuries: Exercise Starting with exercise, you can … [Read more...]
How to Fix Common Posture Problems
With the digitalisation trend, studies have indicated that we are becoming less active and spending more time on devices. This can lead to posture problems which may only cause tiredness and discomfort at first. However, if left uncorrected, it can develop into severe pain and impact our wellbeing. Let us look at several common posture problems and can be done to help: Sitting Posture Many of us have jobs that require sitting at the office desks for an extended period. A common posture issue associated with this is slouching with a poking chin where the neck is not held straight. Over … [Read more...]
HEALTH TALK by Ron Bass: Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities
Our amazing Naturopath, Counsellor, Life Coach and Remedial Therapist, Ron Bass will hold another enlightening Health Talk at Empowering Wellness Burleigh Heads. This time he will be teaching us about Bio-Energetic Solutions for Stress, Pain, Fatigue & Sensitivities. What is Bio-Energetics? Unknown to most people, the very reason that we’re alive is because of bio-energetics. This amazing process happens within the mitochondria, deep inside most of our cells. The mitochondria often called the ‘energy-factory’ or the ‘powerhouse’ of the cells. The energy currency that it makes is in … [Read more...]
FREE Health Conference: Super Foods
Empowering Wellness Clinic, Burleigh is committed to helping our clients restore their health, by offering a range of holistic and natural therapies and also thorough information and Education. We invite you to our Free Health Talk Series# 2 A very informative night presenting: "The world's most complete super food" Do you suffer from... Lack of energy throughout the day? Difficulty keeping your focus? Poor digestion and elimination? Maintaining a healthy body weight? Making good nutrition choices? Seasonal flus and allergies? Lack of quality of sleep? Sexual … [Read more...]