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Hi everyone! Hope you have all settled back into your routines after the school holidays and the madness that follows. Back to work for a holiday for all the parents out there! Anyhow, I just want to bring to your attention the importance of our nervous system and that small falls, long car drives, different beds, flights and even a change in diet can all cause spinal disruptions or subluxations. The long term affects of these subluxations or restricted joints are quite damaging.  A chiropractor can easily detect in a pain free manner any issues you or the family may have before they become ...read more

The school year is well and truly in full swing! Now more than ever is the perfect time to make sure you and your kids are best prepared to deal with the physical and emotional stresses that come with the school year.How do you do this?Ensure you have good posture, preferably all year round.Did you know that poor posture has been shown to:Cause muscles to become tight and/or weak.Produce extra wear and tear on your joints and ligaments.Increase the likelihood of accidentsMake certain organs like your lungs less efficientInfluence your emotional state and sensitivity to pain; andHas been ...read more

Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. These foods are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which are beneficial for brain function. Research has shown an increased IQ in children who have consumed these foods along with home prepared meals in infancy. Choose fruit or vegetable sticks for snacks instead of biscuits; add lettuce, beetroot and grated carrot to sandwiches; freeze bananas and then blend to make a quick and easy icy dessert to replace ice-cream.Move your body – keep active and fit. Recent studies show that physical fitness in children improves academic performance, ...read more

In today’s society it has become the norm for people to lead increasingly busy lives where sleep, good nutrition and health go inevitably by the way side.Your health is your best asset and it is more important than ever to make sure you are taking time to look after yourself so that you can function and perform at your best.It is well known that Chiropractic is safe and effective for back pain1, 2, neck pain 3, 1, and headaches 4. What some people do not realise is that Chiropractic care can benefit you in many other ways.These include:Increased coordination and reaction times 5, 6, ...read more