Snap, Crackle, Pop
Sometimes hearing the snap, crackle and popping noises in the body might not be a good thing! A broken bone, a torn ligament, dislocation of joints! If it’s painful, you’d better see someone about it. Other times you might hear popping noises when simply stretching your body, giving someone a big hug or pushing or […]
An Insight Into Postpartum Hair Loss
Once bub has arrived you may notice some abnormal or excessive hair shedding – rest assured, this is normal and temporary. Here’s what you need to know about postpartum hair loss and how to manage hair loss holistically. What is postpartum hair loss? Postpartum hair loss is also referred to as telogen effluvium – a […]
4 Common Springtime Injuries
Spring is just around the corner and we’ll be pleased with having some warmer, dryer weather. This means we won’t have any more excuses to get outdoors and do some exercise. But with these changes in activity it presents us with potential problems. If not done gradually, safely and with a bit of warming up, […]
5 Things To Do In Between Chiropractic Visits
What you should do in between chiropractic visits? Many people attend Chiropractors everyday but what should they do in between visits. They sometimes come and go every couple of days to once a month, depending on what stage they are in. It varies from person to person depending on their amount of pain, how quickly […]
Understanding Adrenal Fatigue AKA Burnout
What is adrenal fatigue? Adrenal Fatigue or burnout is an stress-related condition that occurs when your adrenal glands, hypothalamus and pituitary gland are functioning below their optimal level. It is the result of chronic physical or emotional stress disrupting the body’s ability to make stress hormones in the right amounts and at the right time […]
Menopause – Hot Flushes?
Understanding the Transition to Menopause Hot flushes? Irregular periods? Sleep problems? Anxiety? Weight gain? If you’re 40+ and experiencing these symptoms, thoughts of experiencing menopause may be setting in. What is menopause? Menopause is defined as the cessation of a woman’s ovarian function, with menstruation and ovulation coming to an end. During this process the […]
Bloating, Cramping, Constipation? You could have SIBO
WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth is a condition where there is an abnormal number of bacteria present in the small intestine. These are normal bacteria, usually found in the large intestine, that ferment starches and fibres into gases that damage the small intestine and cause a lot of symptoms. SYMPTOMS OF […]
How do I know if my back pain is severe?
Back pain is very common and is one of the leading causes of disability world wide. It can range from a simple muscular ache to a raging hot disc with referred pain down the legs or even referred pain from cancer! So how do you know how bad, is bad? And when to seek help! […]
8 Health Tips to Survive the Holiday Season
The holiday season has officially arrived and at this time of year, the healthy habits we practice routinely seem to take a backseat. It’s easy to engage in over-eating and indulging at social events, forget about moving our body and ditch the simple, healthy habits that make us thrive. So how can you stay in […]
Deformational Plagiocephaly
What is Deformational Plagiocephaly (DP)? Deformational Plagiocephaly (DP) (also known as positional plagiocephaly, or flattening of the head) is an increasingly common condition in infants since the “Back to Sleep” program was initiated to help combat SIDS. • Children tend to grow out of DP as they spend less time lying down• Incidence has been […]