Text Neck is a contemporary term for the classic health condition of Forward Head Posture. This develops due to too much time spent holding the head in a forward position relative to the shoulders. Over recent years texting has developed a negative stigma for driver distraction. However a less known side-effect of constant texting and …
Spring into spring! In the cold months of winter it’s inevitable that we all lose motivation, and hibernate within the warmth of our homes. Energy levels drop, and the comfort brought by a blanket and bed seems like the best possible solution. However the lack of physical activity can be detrimental to our overall health. …
With summer in our near sights, it is understandable that we are longing to escape the last of the cold and soak in some sun. The sun offers us a range of health care benefits, as long as exposure is controlled. This is due to it providing you with a key vitamin. This has been labelled …
Back to Basics Chiropractic celebrates its 15-year birthday of being opened this month. Back To Basics Chiropractic was founded in 2001, starting with our Kogarah clinic, and was run by only two chiropractors at the time. Back To Basics Chiropractic since then has expanded tremendously. Opening up another two clinics in Bexley and Parramatta and also establishing our Health and …
Do you find that housework can literally be a pain? Daily household activities such as ironing, washing dishes and vacuuming can lead to serious body discomfort and in particular, back pain. We can offer you preventative measures to protect your body from such discomfort, and reducing the probability of pain from household activities. Regardless if …
Calendula infused oil is one of the most useful ingredients in skin care production. Infused oil is extracted from the petals by soaking them for a fortnight in a pure vegetable oil, such as sunflower or macadamia. Calendula contains natural steroid substances called phytosterols and carotenoids, which make the oil a great regenerating, antiseptic, antimicrobial …
Running is one of the most popular types of exercise in Australia. The reasons for its popularity are simple — it can be done almost anywhere, requires no special equipment, and burns a lot of calories. Running also offers many health benefits such as weight control, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol, and relief from stress. Running really …
With the festive season fast approaching, it is a time for celebration, relaxation and letting your hair down. Unfortunately this period can also take a toll on our bodies in some cases effecting our spine and nervous system. This could be the result of indulging in a little too much alcohol, lugging around those heavy …
It’s that time of the year where we find ourselves rushing around to get everything done, buying presents, getting celebrations organised and setting in place some resolutions for the new year. Sometimes I think to myself: “Is the planet earth spinning faster than before?” Can anyone actually complete everything they need to do in 24 hours. Besides …
With summer upon us, light, fresh healthy meals are often on the agenda on those warm nights. This recipe not only fits the bill for the perfect summer recipe, but it is also super healthy, perfect as a part of any diet and helps to control and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Ingredients • 2 …
I sat down with our highly sought after Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist Camila Goncalves to find out a little bit more about her and what she does best. What is holisitic kinesiology? Kinesiology is a practice that relies on the philosophy that under the right conditions the body has the ability to heal itself. Kinesiology …
Pins and needles are quite common and most of us would have experienced them at some point. But when they start to occur regularly it can disrupt our daily lives, in particular pins and needles of the hands. Pins and needles of the hands can occur for a range of reasons with some cases developing …
At some point in our lives we’ve all experienced a headache whether it be a dull throbbing pain or something much more intense, even debilitating. For some of us these can be a constant problem, and often the solution we turn to is painkillers. However effective painkillers may be, they are not actually treating the …
Have you been taking over the counter magnesium supplements and find they aren’t doing a thing? Or perhaps you’ve heard of people having adverse reactions to magnesium supplements such as diarrhoea or stomach pain and discomfort. Magnesium is so important as it is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps …
Due to the nature of the sport, dancers need to have characteristics of an elite athlete such as correct oxygen uptake, technique, muscular strength, flexibility and endurance. Dancers are predisposed to an increased exposure to repetitive, extreme movements and increased force that is mainly applied to the lower extremities and the spine. Unfortunately, dancers also …
Many people associate massages with relaxation which is definitely an important factor, however massage therapy has a wide array of benefits that can vastly improve your quality of life. Medical research has shown that massage is effective in: pain relief, reduced anxiety and depression, reduced blood pressure as well as achieving a healthy heart rate. …
