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...
We innately fear it. Society shuns it. Yet, it is one of the things the masters of all forms embrace and seek out. This month, we’re talking about failure and the gift it brings. Firstly, let's orientate ourselves to the idea of failure. You did something that didn’t...
24% of Kids on Prescription Drugs! A quarter of all the children in the US are on prescription drugs? My first reaction was to think that this has to be wrong but in September 2011 the US National Centre for Health Statistics published a study that said exactly...
As a Chiropractor, I spend my days engaging with people who are seeking health. Health for themselves, for a loved one, for an employee. But are they really seeking health? For some, I would say an emphatic yes. The lack of health or perhaps more accurately, the...
I recently watched a series about Bill Gates and it ends with a quote from his mother that says, “Ultimately, it’s not what you get or even what you give. It’s what you become” I think we’ve all thought at one point or another about what or who we want to become. When...
Fever is one of the main reasons that parents seek out help from a doctor. While it is important for infants younger than 3 months old to be checked out as soon as possible if they have a fever, in otherwise healthy children older than 3 months it is a positive sign...