Your brain communicates with your body via your nervous system. If there is irritation to a nerve at the spinal level it can affect wherever that nerve goes. The sacral plexus which exit the lower levels of the spinal cord supply the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments and other structures of the leg, knee, ankle, feet [...]
Heat Vs Cold There are 2 sources of pain in most injuries: Inflammation (swelling at the site of injury). The less inflammation you have the quicker the injury heals Pain in muscles around the injury which tighten, splint, and protect the injured area Cold and heat can be used to ease pain and [...]
Gluten-free Banana Bread Makes 1 loaf 300g Mashed ripe banana 3 free range eggs 2 Tbs raw honey 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp bicarb soda and 1 Tbs lemon juice to activate it 2 cups almond meal 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed or chia seeds Preheat [...]
Back in Balance Chiropractic will be closed from Tuesday 24th December at 12:00pm and will re-open on Monday 6th January. Book in now to have your back checked before the silly season really kicks in. Less than 5 weeks to go!!
Why is it that when we begin exercising it seems like such a chore, but once it is part of routine it becomes so addictive? Here are some tips to plan exercise into your day: 1) Make it a priority - if you want to feel better, look good, increase energy levels and boost endorphins [...]
What a beautiful day it is going to be. I am sure you are all looking forward to what the long weekend has in store, especially if the sun continues to shine!!!Remember Back in Balance Chiropractic is open tomorrow morning (Saturday 5th October) but will be closed for Labour day on Monday. So if you are [...]
Soft Drinks, nothing soft about them! Soft Drink timing when it hits your system: 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hits your system. This equates to 100% of your recommended daily intake. 20 minutes: Sugar spike. The liver metabolises sugar into fat. 40 minutes: Caffeine absorption complete 45 minutes: Serotonin production increases making you feel [...]
10 TIPS FOR A BETTER DIET 1. Avoid artificial sweeteners 2. Eat a varied diet of fresh, organic, whole foods that are as close to their natural state as possible 3. Eat raw foods - the more you cook your food, the lower the levels of vitamins that remain in them 4. Drink pure filtered water - at least [...]
“Pink Risotto” I love fresh beetroot from the garden. This great vegetable contains potassium, magnesium, iron, Vitamin A, B6, C, folic acid and powerful anti-oxidants. One of my favourite recipes is “pink risotto”. This recipe will feed approx. 4. 1) Fry off 1 diced onion and 2 garlic cloves in some olive oil. 2) Add [...]
Vitamin D Did you know Vitamin D is not only important for your bone strength but also for your whole body function? It is tricky to get the required amount due to the Cancer Council suggesting no one should enter the sun without any UV protection, while the Vitamin D experts suggest that everyone should [...]
