Healthy Heart Tips
When you consider how much work the human heart does, its surprising to see that so many people neglect to take care of one of their most vital organs. As one of the body’s strongest muscles, it beats around 2.5 billion times in a lifetime, about 100, 000 times a day and 70 times every minute, circulating around 7 litres of blood and oxygen to the muscles, ligaments, tissue and organs of the body. With the rising rate of obesity in Australia, it’s no wonder that the rate of cardiovascular disease is also increasing to a dangerous level. With the statistics surrounding heart disease so worrying, and given Walkerville Chiropractic’s drive to help all of our patients achieve the best from their health through the promotion of wellness and health through their lifetime, we’ve compiled a list of nutrients that are vital to... [Read more...]
Baby Walkers
Baby walkers have been around since as far back at 1851, but as technology has improved have become more popular. Basically, the device is one that supports children, usually aged between four and 16 months, who cannot walk, to move from one place to another. When an infant is growing and developing, its body is changing and strengthening at a rapid pace. Everything that a baby or toddler does affects the way their spine and nervous system develops – ultimately impacting the quality of health they enjoy during growth and in later life. For parents, this time is often an exciting one, as they explore the different challenges and milestones, but it can also be confusing. Particularly with the number of appliances, toys and aids that are on the market, it’s hard to know what tools are the most effective for helping your child in their development. In... [Read more...]
Chiropractic Kids
What many wouldn’t give to be a child again – the carefree innocence and happy oblivion is something many of us crave. Think back to how agile and active you were as a child – indeed, a child’s spine and body are extremely flexible. While this has many benefits, this also means that minor stresses can impact the function and create tension during vital stages of development which might last later in life. Just as in adults, the nervous system plays an integral part in everything that a child does – from eating, breathing and sleeping to running, playing and thinking and feeling. Any interferences or damage to the system can not only impact a child’s ability to function at their best, but also their chances of growing up to be healthy individuals. Alarmingly, interferences to the nervous system can often go on for some time without... [Read more...]
Chiropractic Care Week
May 23-27 is Chiropractic Care Week around Australia and Walkerville Chiropractic is excited to be a part of this year’s national movement The theme of the 2011 awareness week is Just Start Walking and aims to project the vital message of promoting good health, and posture, through simple daily tasks – just like walking! TO coincide with National Chiropractic Care Week, the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia has launched a major new initiative aimed at encouraging people to boost their activity levels. To get their message across they’ve also released a new “Just Start Walking” website and free, downloadable mobile phone application. Winning the Messenger Awards 2011 Read More →
Winning the Award 2011
For the last three years in a row, Walkerville Chiropractic has entered the Messenger Local Business Awards (previously know as the Messenger Small Business Awards). Having won the Healthcare category and the overall competition in 2009 and made the top four finalists in 2010, we are extremely delighted to announce that we’ve again taken out the Healthcare category this year. Winning the Messenger Awards 2011 Read More →
Boosting your immunity naturally
There’s nothing fun about getting sick; often the remnants of infection can last for weeks, even if you think you feel alright. With the emergence of more complex strains of viruses and bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics, it’s more important than ever to find ways to help ward of illness and boost the body’s immune system naturally. We’ve put together a list of things you can do everyday that help your body work to its maximum potential. Diet and Supplements What you put in your body has everything to do with what you get out of it. Selecting foods that are proven to boost health and fighting agents in the system are the first start to good health all year round. Mushrooms: Although they’ve been around for centuries and have been used in cuisines all around the world, science still can’t tell us why this vegetable... [Read more...]
Dreaming of a good mattress
We’ve all heard the story of the Princess and the Pea – about a girl who could feel a little pea through twenty mattresses and twenty quilts, proving that she was a real princess with such delicate skin. But perhaps it was the mattresses that weren’t quite right. Getting a great night’s sleep and getting the best out of rest can be reliant on the quality of the mattress that you sleep on. A bed shouldn’t just be comfortable; it should be promote the best in spinal care, alignment and relaxation of the muscles. For over thirty years Sleepmaker has produced an exclusive bedding range designed in conjunctions with the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia – Chiropractor Adelaide. Their uniquely designed support system includes a range of features that provide the correct spinal alignment for health and... [Read more...]
Dispelling the myths surrounding Chiropractic
Over the years, a number of inaccurate and unfounded myths and reports have arisen about the practice of chiropractic care. Usually, these stories come from those whose health philosophies and practices conflict with those of chiropractic. It is important to understand the facts, based on solid research and peer-reviewed findings. Here, we’ll go through some of the most common misunderstanding associated with the chiropractic profession and set the rumours straight. Spinal adjustments hurt Chiropractic adjustments are scientific techniques, practiced to provide relief and pain management for a wide variety of problems. For some people, this relief can even be immediate. Only in acute cases of pain and degenerative problems can there be some short-term discomfort. Some patients report feeling discomfort following their initial treatment,... [Read more...]
Exercise
Adelaide chiropractors have often stated that movement exercise is a key contributor to achieving and maintaining overall health and wellbeing. Along with a huge range of physical benefits it can also acts a stress release, boost energy levels and the immune system and helps improve mental health. But despite the numerous benefits, only 40 per cent of people exercise on a regular basis and many of us don’t stick to programs for more than a few weeks or months. Below are a few tips to enjoy exercise and to devise a plan that works well for you and your needs. Enjoying Exercise There is a general misconception that exercise needs to be strenuous in order for you to feel the benefits. However, an elevated heart rate, constant over a period of time, should be enough to improve fitness and energy levels; even a walk around the block once a day... [Read more...]
Daily Stretches for the Office
Following on from our recent article about stretches appropriate for the workplace, we’ve put together a selection of stretches suitable for an office environment. Whilst many of the stretches overlap, and can be performed in any sort of environment, the following exercises are designed for those who spend long hours sitting at a desk performing repetitive tasks. As with all stretches, they should be done within comfortable limits and if pain or discomfort occurs, should be discontinued. If you have any questions or queries, do not hesitate to ask for advice or recommendations from the chiropractors here at Walkerville Chiropractic. Wrist Flexor Stretch With your left palm facing upward, place your right hand on the fingers of the left hand and slowly bend the wrist back until a gentle stretch is felt in the forearm. Hold, then relax... [Read more...]
