General Wellbeing

Hypertension

Hypertension (or as we commonly know it, high blood pressure) is a leading contributor to premature death and disability from cardiovascular disease.  Just think of the damage high pressure water can do!  BUT… the good news is with a healthy, active lifestyle it is also one of the most modifiable.

Approximately 29% of Australians will develop [...]

Pain Questionnaire

If we’ve asked you to complete a pain questionnaire please download it and bring it into the clinic as soon as you can.

Travel tips for cars

Most of us spend some time each day sitting in a car.  Unfortunately this puts a lot of stress on the spine, especially if we are frequently getting in and out of the vehicle.  Here are some tips that will help ease the stress on your spine:
Adjust the seat to the best ergonomic position.
Don’t allow [...]

Fulfilling your New Year Resolutions

As we move into the New Year now is the time to decide what you want in 2011. With Educational Kinesiology, creating the 2011 you really want can be a simple 5-step process and could be just 30-minutes away.
Many of us know what we don’t want, but do you know what you do want? Getting [...]

Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service (NETS)

Recently one of our patients told us about his efforts to promote this service that helped save the life of his grandchild Jarvis.
When Jarvis was twenty months old he suffered a 12cm fractured skull and bleeding into the lining of his brain after a bad fall.  Jarvis needed urgent transfer to the Children’s hospital at [...]

Handbag Homeopathics

While at the clinic the other day, a patient came in telling me they felt sick after eating lunch.  “Take some Nux” I advised, as I knew she had used it previously.  “Oh, I never thought of that”…
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love homeopathics.  Most people also know I carry a few [...]

Beat exam stress the natural way

Students everywhere suffer stress to some degree before and during exams. Ever thought about natural ways to cope with exam room nerves?
Stock up on supplies of the following homeopathic remedies to ensure a smooth preparation for exams.  Check which symptoms match yours:

Aconite: for acute anxiety, agitation and restlessness before an event like exams or
giving [...]

Massage and Kinesiology

As a practitioner I am always looking for ways to improve the treatments I offer.  Recently I’ve started to combine my kinesiology techniques with massage and have seen some great results.
So what does this mean for you?  Before a massage, I will muscle test to find relevant information such as:
What muscles to focus on, and [...]

Stretches for people who stand all day

Many of you commented that while the information in the last newsletter was useful for those who sit all day, what about those who stand?
OK, this download is ready and will be loaded onto the chiropractic website after 28th June. That’s when my PC will be fixed and I’ll be able to access the file!
Look [...]

Stretches for people who sit all day

People are designed for movement. Most of you who work in an office have realised that sitting at a desk all day really does you no good at all. You’ll notice it in your shoulders, your arms, your upper back, your lower back, your legs………..
Try to remember that you’re at your best when [...]