Chiropractor

Much has been said and written about the power of intent, but few people really take the idea of having deliberate intent seriously.

What is deliberate intent? Well firstly, the term deliberate intent, as such, isn’t a term I have seen referred to in the sense I’m about to describe. I may be wrong here, and if I am, apologies to the originator of the term, so let me explain.

So many of us have intent… we’re always intending to do things, lose weight, exercise, save money, stay in touch with friends, invite people over, fix the leaky tap, learn to speak another language or whatever, yet very often these intentions never bear fruit. As they say ‘the path to success is paved by good intentions’ (or something like that!) continue reading…

A new disease, actually an old disease, but one that has just recently received more attention, is the potentially fatal condition called EXCUSE-itis!

This is not so much a medically fatal disease as it is an emotionally fatal disease. Actually, it’s not so much the making of the excuse that is so potentially dangerous, its what opportunities you might miss out on, or what crisis may befall you, as a result of making the often ‘lame’ excuse that is so dangerous. continue reading…

Isn’t this the word stress just the “buzzword” of the 21st Century? Almost every conversation we enter into includes the word stress somewhere in it. Let’s explore stress a little more fully before attempting to consider treatment approaches. continue reading…

Hey, have a look at this.

I received my monthly newsletter yesterday, from my dear friend, Sophia Lindop (a foodie of note, by the way) in which she was talking about ‘clean water’. Now, the state of our water, and the importance of drinking clean pure water,  is something I am regularly chatting to patients about so I was thrilled to see that even the ‘foodies’ are taking serious note.. continue reading…

Our bodies don’t distinguish between the real stress of a physical danger like a near motor car accident or the self-inflicted stress of becoming anxious because of our thoughts, such as getting tense and upset about being late.  Unchecked emotions and thoughts cause actual physiological change in our bodies taxing the endocrine system, and particularly the adrenal glands.  Real dangers and threats are not a usual part of our day to day lives .   Most of the ubiquitous modern day stress is made up in our minds.  While there are natural nutritional ways of supporting the adrenal system, the most obvious natural approach to stress management should start with changing our minds. continue reading…

The Institute of Functional Medicine defines this science-based medical approach as “an evolution in the practice of medicine that better meets the healthcare needs of the 21^st Century.”  Functional Medicine is a shift away from the traditional focus on treating an isolated set off symptoms to treating the whole person.  The Functional Medicine practitioner takes into account the individual genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that underlie complex, chronic diseases. continue reading…

Apples and Pears present different overweight risks

Being over a healthy weight puts one at risk when it comes to the range of obesity-related conditions and diseases.  Interestingly, body shape is a very reliable predictor of underlying clinical conditions.  The primary overweight body shapes are the apple and the pear.  Those described as apple-shaped have extraneous fat concentrated around their abdomens, while the pear-shaped carry their extra weight around their bottoms and thighs.  Just as the different shapes are indicative of different health risks, managing weight reduction demands different approaches and protocols. continue reading…

Here’s a double bonus for this week.. 2 tips !! We’re getting there; only 2 to go after this..

7. Undertake regular maintenance therapy

Mechanical back problems are unfortunately not curable as they are related to lifestyle situations, e.g. stress, posture, lifting, carrying and driving, which are all things that are a part of life. Having a chiropractic adjustment every 4 to 8 weeks maintains proper spinal mobility and prevents tightening and ‘locking’ of the joints between the vertebrae. Like servicing a car, servicing your spine helps to prevent wear and tear. continue reading…