Ever growing in our modern lifestyle is time spent staring at screens. “Screen time” is defined as any time spent looking at a computer screen, television, game console or phone. If we break it down, for example an office worker can spend anywhere up to 9 hours a day sitting at a computer. Then only [...]
We all need time to wind down from our day. There is nothing wrong with watching an episode of our favorite show but it is easy for that activity to consume an entire evening. It is Important to find other ways to entertain ourselves and our families to decrease the amount of time spent blankly [...]
1/2 cup white quinoa rinsed 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup almond or normal milk 1 medium red apple grated 1/3 cup plain yoghurt 1 tbsp. raw honey 1 medium mango sliced or a handful of mixed berries 1 tbsp. goji berries 2 tbsp. pistachios roasted and chopped coarsely Combine quinoa and the water in [...]
It is estimated that 80% of your immune system is located in your gut. Probiotics play a crucial role in the development and operation of the mucosal immune system in your digestive tract, and aid in the production of antibodies. Probiotics, vitamin K2 and B vitamins are found in many fermented foods. Fermented foods are [...]
Chiropractic can be greatly beneficial in caring for problems preventing you from getting enough sleep. Patients with spinal problems have greater difficulty falling asleep, have more frequent awakenings, have poor quality of sleep, take more/ longer naps, and can snore. Sleep disorders such as insomnia have been associated with ‘painful musculoskeletal conditions that may result [...]
Did you know that around 10-15% of the population has neck pain at any given time? (National Health and Medical Research). Neck pain can impact significantly on your ability to work and engage in an active and healthy life. The causes of neck pain are many and may include lifestyle factors such as stress, poor [...]
Chiropractors are spinal health experts, and are the only health professionals who study the neuromuscular system for 5 years full time at university. Chiropractic can reduce back pain without the use of drugs. Back problems are a common reason for pain amongst all age groups and can start early in life. The Australian Government’s Institute [...]
How often do you stop to appreciate the life you have? We are very lucky in this country as things we often take for granted (such as running water) we see as rights, not privileges. We are lucky we live in a country where we have the choice of what we buy, where we go, [...]
Ethical consumerism refers to the role we play as consumers and the impact our daily life has on the environment to help our society become more sustainable. Some examples include being conscious of how much we are consuming– buy what we need to decrease waste and landfill; supporting local ethical companies; and boycotting irresponsible companies [...]
1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup flax seeds ½ cup hazelnuts or almonds (I use almonds) 1 ½ cups quinoa flakes or rolled oats (I use quinoa for GF) 2 Tbsp. chia seeds 4 Tbsp. psyllium seed husks (3 Tbsp. if using powder) 1 tsp. fine grain sea salt (add ½ tsp. if using coarse [...]
