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Stay Calm & Jolly: Your Guide to a Stress-Free, Healthy Holiday Season


The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s often filled with joy, it can also bring a great deal of stress. Whether it's physical strain from traveling, emotional pressure from family gatherings, or the chemical stress caused by poor diet and sleep, it can be challenging to stay balanced. But fear not! We’re here to help you enjoy a stress-free holiday season, with a few tips to keep you feeling your best.

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Understanding Headaches and Finding Relief With Your Chiropractor


As the end of year approaches, many of us find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of activities, shopping, gatherings and all of those tasks that the festive season bring. While this time of year can be joyful, it can also bring added stress and tension, leading to an increase in headache frequency for many. In this newsletter, we’ll explore the common triggers that can make headaches more prevalent during the holiday season, share effective management tips, and offer strategies to maintain your well-being amidst the hustle and bustle. Let’s ensure that you can fully enjoy the celebrations without the burden of headache pain.

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Unlock your best sleep yet with your Chiropractor in Southbank


We all know a good night's sleep leaves us feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day. But did you know that quality sleep is also crucial for maintaining a healthy spine and overall well-being? And did you further know that chiropractic care can play a key role in improving your sleep quality?

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Say Goodbye to Pain: Chiropractic, Exercise, and Heat Therapy


Are you tired of popping pills to manage pain? You’re not alone. Millions of Aussies rely on over-the-counter or prescription medications to cope with aches and pains. While these can provide temporary relief, they often come with unwanted side effects and can mask the underlying cause of your discomfort. It’s time to consider a more natural approach to pain management. Chiropractic care, exercise, and heat therapy are just a few effective options that can help you find lasting relief.

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The truth about sitting


Explore the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle and tips for staying active. We’ve all heard the saying, “sitting is the new smoking”. While it might sound a bit dramatic, there’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that spending too much time parked on your backside can have serious health consequences.

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Ergonomics for a Productive Workday


For many of us, a significant amount of our lives are spent at our desks. Even though our tools of the trade may be the keyboard and computer screen, a badly designed workstation might have detrimental effects on our health. We treat a lot of patients who have aches, pains, and discomforts that are frequently related to poor ergonomics. But do not worry! You can make your desk an ergonomic sanctuary that encourages proper posture, guards against accidents, and keeps you feeling your best by implementing a few easy tweaks.

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The Benefits of Yoga and How You Can Get Started


Yoga is a popular practice that has been around for thousands of years. It has been shown to have numerous benefits for the body and mind, including improved flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation. We often recommend yoga to our patients as a way to improve their overall health and well-being. We will now discuss the benefits of yoga and how to get started as a beginner.

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The Unfortunate Truth About Gut Health


Gut health is one of the most important, yet often neglected, aspects of our overall wellbeing. The truth is, the state of our gut can have a significant impact on our physical, mental and emotional health. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the crucial role that gut health plays in their overall wellbeing, and the impact it can have on their lives.

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4 Ways You Can Get Back Into Exercising


Chiropractors see first hand the negative impact that a sedentary lifestyle can have on one's health. With World Health Day just passing and being Stress Month, there's no better time to start making positive changes in your life, and that includes getting back into exercising. Here are four ways to get back into exercising after a long break:

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Self-Cracking explained by your Chiropractor


You might often hear people say they enjoy "cracking" their own spine, thinking that it provides relief and helps with mobility. However, cracking your own spine can actually do more harm than good, and it's important to understand the differences between a self-administered adjustment and one performed by a chiropractor.

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Is your back pack damaging your health?


We encounter kids and teens much too frequently with neck and back discomfort as a result of using backpacks incorrectly. Although they are a necessity for students, backpacks might pose a hidden risk to their spines. An improperly fitted or excessively heavy backpack can put strain on a child's shoulders, back, and neck. This may result in a number of issues, such as bad posture, spinal misalignment, and even persistent discomfort. In addition to being tailored to the child's height and body type, the backpack's weight shouldn't be greater than 10-15% of their total body weight.

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Ice or Heat? What to use for an injury and when.


The question "Should I use ice or heat on my injury/sore muscle/inflammation?" is one that health practitioners are frequently asked. The answer is not straightforward because there are advantages and disadvantages to both heat and ice.

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Hydrate better for a healthy holiday season


The Value of Water Consumption During the Holidays Remembering the value of staying hydrated is crucial as Australia gets closer to the holiday season. Staying hydrated becomes even more important as outdoor activities increase and temperatures climb in many regions of the country. Since we are chiropractors, we are aware of the importance of hydration to our general health and wellbeing.

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Avoid these foods for a health nerve system


4 Foods to avoid for a healthy nervous system Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy nervous system, as your Chiro may have mentioned. While there are several foods that can help boost the function of the nervous system, there are also several foods that can negatively impact it. Here, we are going to discuss 4 foods that you should stay away from to keep your nervous system functioning at its best.

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3 Steps towards tranquility


We all know firsthand how stress and anxiety can negatively impact a person's physical and mental health. That's why we highly recommend incorporating three simple yet effective practices into your daily routine: journaling, meditation, and breathwork. Here's a guide on how to do each of these activities and how they can help you achieve tranquility.

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Womens health secrets revealed


Better understand women's health Today we’re going to talk about one of the most crucial aspects of women’s health: the menstrual cycle. Many women struggle with their health during different phases of their menstrual cycle. It is important to take care of your body and make healthy choices to support your overall well-being throughout the month. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy during each phase of your menstrual cycle.

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7 Unique gift ideas for fathers day from your Chiropractor, Massage and Myotherapist


Father's Day is a special occasion to express gratitude and appreciation for the fathers in our lives. It is a day to celebrate their love, guidance, and support. Finding the perfect gift for your dad on Father's Day can be a challenging task, especially if you want to steer clear of the usual tie, wallet, or shirt. To help you out, here are some unique gift ideas that will surely make your father feel loved and appreciated.

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Your Chiropractors tips for better sleep


4 tips for the Best Sleep  Good sleep is essential for our health, but many of us struggle to get the quality sleep we need to feel our best. From stress and anxiety to poor sleep habits, there are many factors that can prevent us from getting a good night's rest. If you're having trouble sleeping, here are four of our top tips that can help you get the best sleep possible.

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Headaches suck …. Consider a Chiropractor


Are you one of the 46% of Australians suffering from headaches that are robbing you of your productive time at work and study, social activities, and precious time with family and friends? If so, you're not alone. Spinal Health Week 2023, taking place from 22-28 May, is the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) national campaign dedicated to improving the spinal health of all Australians. The focus this year is on headaches and the impact they have on Australians, while providing solutions to elevate headache pain so sufferers can take back control of their health and wellbeing.

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Just Breathe… 2 Exercises to Reduce Stress


Unfortunately, in modern day society it is quite common for us to suffer from stress and anxiety, which can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping. While medication and therapy are effective treatments, incorporating breathing exercises into your daily routine can also help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Here are two scientifically-backed breathing exercises that can help reduce stress: 

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Mobility and getting outside for better health


Getting outside is important for keeping one's health. Many studies have demonstrated the numerous advantages of being in nature for our physical and mental health. It's time to concentrate on including outdoor time in our everyday routines during March for Mobility Month in order to enhance our general health and wellbeing. By lowering our bodies' levels of the stress hormone cortisol, being in nature has been found to lessen stress and anxiety. In fact, according to a research in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, spending only 20 minutes in nature can have the same calming effects as taking an anti-anxiety medication.

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Love your spine, love yourself


How can we love others, love ourselves, and love our spines? Valentine's Day is a special time of year dedicated to celebrating love and affection. Whether it's spending time with a significant other, friends, or family, it's a time to show appreciation for those who matter the most to us. But what if we told you that there's another way to show love and care, not just for others but for ourselves and our spines as well?

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Health From Within


We have all heard the saying "It's easier to STAY well than to GET well," but what does it really take to STAY well??

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Tech Neck – We All Do It!


We get so absorbed into looking at our phones that we don't even realize what's happening to our posture. ‘Tech neck’, also known as ‘forward head posture’, occurs when your head moves forward, your upper back slouches as your shoulders round, which results in flattening of the lumbar curve.

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Prevent Injury or Pay the Price


As warmer weather approaches, many of us will be raring to get out and get moving, with our previous exercise programs and our usual gusto….. But beware!! Lockdown in Melbourne has exacted a heavy toll on all of us, both physically and mentally.

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Stay Well – Stay Chemical Free


Did you know that Australia has very low standards when it comes to our consumable products? In fact, as a country we have only banned approximately a dozen toxic ingredients from personal care products like deodorant, shampoo, body wash and cosmetics.

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Posture – The window into our nerve system


A healthy functioning nervous system is the key to good health. Your nervous system is the master controller and communication system of your body. It controls all of your muscles, tissues, organs and immune system.

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Why Making Time For A GOOD Night Sleep Is So Important!


Sleep is a topic that is frequently raised during conversations with our Chiropractors and patients. With our lives getting busier and more stressful on the whole, the phrases “I don’t feel great, but it’s just because I haven’t had enough sleep” or “I must have slept wrong” are common.

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If you or someone you know is suffering from some health issues and they are looking at taking a natural approach to managing these issues, then our practice may be the right place.
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