Performed by trained, qualified chiropractors, chiropractic adjustments are specialised treatments that apply controlled force to a spinal joint. This treatment is sometimes also known as spinal manipulation. The aim of the treatment is to get a greater level of motion within the spine. It can also have a number of surprising benefits that relate to other parts of the body too, from stomach cramps to ear infections.… Read the rest
If you have been experiencing pain in certain parts of your body, your chiropractor may recommend dry needling. What exactly can you expect from this procedure and what do you need to know to prepare yourself beforehand? In this guide, we take a look at dry needling to see how (and why) it is used as a chiropractic treatment.… Read the rest
If you have never been to a chiropractor, you may be wondering which chiropractic treatments are best for your needs. You may have been dealing with pain in your lower or upper back for a long time, you may have restricted movement in a certain muscle or you may simply be trying to get over an injury that never seems to heal.… Read the rest
Running is a very popular pastime around the world. Just in the US it is estimated that 40 million people are running regularly. Unfortunately statistics also show that around half of all runners will have a significant injury every year. Some studies say 60-80%! And a high percentage of people are running marathons with injuries.… Read the rest
In a rush? Here’s a summary…
Chiropractic care involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders that often affect the nervous system and overall health.… Read the rest
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance which is a major component in the cell membranes of animals. This means it is essential for the life of each cell in our bodies. For this reason the body does not just rely on us getting cholesterol from our diet but each cell makes its own cholesterol.… Read the rest
The Scope of the problem
About 11% of American children aged 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD1 and other studies show that worldwide percentages are probably about the same if the similar diagnostic criteria are used.2,3
The typical age of diagnosis is 7 and males are 3 times as likely as girls to be diagnosed.… Read the rest
In answer to the question above: obviously it is the one which helps you lose the most weight in the shortest amount of time. Well, if that were the case then an extended fast would be the way to go. In fact, the longest fast on record was a man in 1971 who went 382 days taking in only water and occasional vitamin and mineral supplements.… Read the rest
There are countless websites expounding on the problem of toxin chemicals in our toxic world and how we are all near death because of them. They also extol the virtues of their particular detox protocol, medication, supplement or cocktail which will fix you in no time at all, most of them with very little evidence behind them.… Read the rest