Lockdown Tips from The Chiropractic Health Centre
Dear Chiropractic family, the past weeks have been incredibly difficult for us as a country and globally, as a human race but one thing we can do is help each […]
Dear Chiropractic family, the past weeks have been incredibly difficult for us as a country and globally, as a human race but one thing we can do is help each […]
How healthy ARE you right now? The factors that will improve your health are numerous. However, each individual on this planet has different genetics, lifestyles, attitudes and habits – this […]
How long do you sit per day? 13 hours on average! That’s +325 hours a month! “Sitting is the new smoking” By making a decision to take […]
On Thursday last week, Dr. Murray MacDonald and myself (Dr. Jesse B Roberts) popped out of the practice to do a presentation at a nearby retirement home- Palm Gardens Retreat. […]
Having a Chiropractor in your team is a growing trend among elite endurance runners. Olympic silver medalist and Boston marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi, has been seeing his Chiropractor since high school […]
With the recent popularity of nutrition going back to our roots, it has become increasingly trendy to source locally grown produce (viva farmers’ markets). A lot of this has been […]
The average sedentary person completes 2500 gait cycles (heel strike to heel strike on the same foot) per day and by the age of 30 will have completed 30 MILLION […]
You see your crush walking towards you – you have 5 seconds to look your best. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?! Aside from running your fingers […]
Ok, I lied – there is not one weird trick. There are THREE! And they’re SUPER EASY and NOT PARTICULARLY WEIRD (I DON’T THINK)! Hours and hours of sitting causes […]
THIS IS IMPORTANT Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are […]
So you’ve recently eaten a pie, a ham sandwich or some polony. Don’t panic just yet. Lysteriosis affects people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, pregnant women, babies in the […]
So you’ve read this post and want to know how to start lifting weights. Let us take the guesswork out of it by teaching you when, where, and how to lift […]
The benefits of Thai cooking are numerous: tons of fresh vegetables packed with fibre & micronutrients herbs/spices both delicious & beneficial (e.g. anti-oxidants) satisfying/filling to control appetite often free […]
By Dr. Murray McDonald 1. “Superfood” Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a… kumquat? It doesn’t have a cape. It has a few extra antioxidants. […]
Immediately The treated area may feel achy, tingly and/or ‘loose’. Often a profound feeling of relief is experienced. And, on occasion, you may feel quite emotional – this is a […]
There has been a lot of talk about the health effects of drinking alcoholic drinks – especially red wine. Some people have taken this as permission to drink. But […]
The drop in our water levels has seen a rise in low back pain as more and more patients are reporting injuries related to carrying buckets! “I bent over to […]
Who saw the sunrise this morning? Who has taken the time to watch the sunset this week? This month? Making a point to watch the morning sunrise or evening sunset […]
So let’s consider the extreme: what happens when the body is immobilized and/or unloaded? Exhibit A: Bed rest. If our bodies are completely still a few things happen: fluid starts […]
Kombucha, once a staple used by the samurai warriors in Japan, is quickly gaining popularity among Capetonians. Known for its probiotic benefits, ‘The Booch’ is believed to support digestion […]
Does your child wet the bed more often than not? Do you know of anyone else that may be dealing with this issue? Nocturnal Enuresis is a common condition that […]
I recently treated a patient who had been suffering from constant, unrelenting migraine-type headaches for the past 2 years. She had tried everything and was taking painkillers, almost daily, to […]
It’s that time of the week again and for today’s #InstaHealthMondays post, we’ve decided to chat about massage. I’m sure we could all do with some TLC during the silly […]
by Tarryn Povey (from Physio Works) Running is by far the simplest form of cardio available to us. Just grab a pair of shoes, pick a comfortable time of day and […]
In August, as part of a no-dairy, grain or sugar experiment, I discovered that I actually prefer almond milk to cow’s milk. After 30 days without dairy, when accidentally sipping […]
Laser therapy sounds futuristic – or am I just old? – but the technology has been used for medical use for decades. It has been found to be useful for […]
At The Chiropractic Health Centre we understand that balance is the key to natural health and wellbeing. We realise that these days one can easily get caught up in the […]
Have you tried Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy? By now, most people reading this probably know of someone who has had, or is currently undergoing, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to treat their […]
Sugar, we’re Going Down Diabetes has been robbing us of our health and lives for thousands of years. “Diabetes” in the original Greek even means “to drain”. But while some […]
Eating better My favourite quote about nutrition comes from Michael Pollan: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” This breaks down to buying food that isn’t processed, only eating as […]
My Back Hurts- What Do I Do? By Dr. Murray MacDonald So you woke up and your back feels like you’ve been hit by a bus (or at least […]
Welcome to Chiropractic What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is an art, science and philosophy specializing in restoring normal balance and function to the neuromuscularskeletal system and thus, facilitating the body’s natural […]
Handling stress This is another major skill set that needs to be developed if you want to be healthy and happy. Mental and emotional stress leads to chemicals being released […]
So now that you have a basic blueprint on which to build your health. Nothing fancy – just solid advice based on solid evidence. But now let’s get into some […]
Effort. Consistency. Progression You don’t need to run a marathon or bench press a loading van to improve your health. Doing ANYTHING is better than doing nothing – so pick […]
So you’ve done the right thing and consulted your chiropractor about your condition. But you want to know the answer to the burning question: how long is this going to […]