The impact of sunlight on human health would not have been news for our ancestors. Ancient and traditional medicines have long honoured the change of seasons and the effect they have on our health. Our body, mind and spirit respond to seasonal and environmental...
Spinal X-rays are a well-established diagnostic tool that allows your Chiropractor to fully understand what is going on with your body’s alignment and structure and help you get the best results. As your healthcare providers, we are tasked with ensuring what we do is...
What does "Light" mean to you? Is it a presence or an absence? When there is a dark room, can you make it lighter by removing darkness? Can you add a source of darkness? If you toggle a dimmer switch, are you adding darkness to the room or only providing less light?...
We don’t like to talk about it, but it hurts. We don’t like to acknowledge it, because we think it will make it worse. “Big boys don’t cry,” they told us. “Be strong,” they told us. They said those things out of love, and they have wrecked us. They couldn’t have known...
We have all heard different euphemisms for a woman’s menstrual period: Period. Menstruation. Aunty Flow. The Red Tide. Riding the crimson wave. The Red Scare. Girl Flu. Shark Week. The Red Baron. Code red. Bloody Mary. The blob. Lady business. Checking into the Red...
In this, the information age, there are so many different opinions and ideas on what is best for people that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Every second person seems to have the miracle practice or procedure to protect us from illness. What we’ve been focusing on is a...
No matter how much we may enjoy it, cycling can have its ups and downs and not just in the hills. Whether you are a racing snake or just out for more social cruises, having your body working in peak condition will help you have a more enjoyable experience out there....
In humans, regeneration is the replacement of old and damaged cells by new and healthy ones. It is a vital part of the healing process but it also occurs in undamaged tissue. Different tissues regenerate at varying speeds. A bone is completely regenerated roughly...
In Scotland, 25 January is Burns Night. It’s an annual celebration to commemorate the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns who was born on 25 January 1759. The day also celebrates Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture. You might have heard his best-known work, Auld...
Research confirms that heavy backpacks can be a burden on children’s posture. Wearing backpacks that are too heavy can cause serious strain on the body, compromising structural stability. According to the National Safety Council (2018), over loaded backpacks can cause...
