Vertigo – what is it? Vertigo is a feeling that can make you dizzy, give you blurred vision, a sensation of being lightheaded or in a fog, it can cause nausea, headaches and a sense of spinning. An attack can last from a few seconds to hours and in severe cases can last for many […]
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that Chiropractors diagnose and treat. One condition that can be easily missed is sacroiliitis this is because it can be mistaken for other forms of back pain. What is sacroiliitis? Sacroiliitis is inflammation of one or both of the sacroiliac joints – also known as […]
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient that contributes to healthy bones, strong teeth, and supports the functioning of the immune system. It also helps our muscles function properly and aids in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in our bodies. It also helps with the process of cell division, which helps our bodies repair themselves. […]
If you are like me I struggle getting my five a day into my daily diet – it always seems so difficult, however fitting in those portions of fruit and vegetables might not be as tricky as you think and you don’t need to spend a fortune – if you make the right choices. Supermarkets […]
As the new year begins many of us are thinking about new fitness regimes. Did you know that Pilates can actually help improve your back condition and help relieve pain! To better understand this we first need to know what Pilates is and how it works! What is Pilates? Pilates is a form of low-impact […]
Are you thinking about making New Year’s resolutions? If you are like me I set the same resolutions each year and never stick to them – things like lose weight, stop drinking etc. Then I am so hard on myself when I fail to stick to them – so here are five that are easy […]
The holidays are drawing closer, and that means it’s time to finish up your shopping and trim your tree. It’s been another long year, so you may need an extra dose of festive spirit this season. If that’s the case, read on for five fun Christmas facts that’ll fill you—and anyone you’re chatting with—with the magic […]
ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament and is one of the most common knee injuries and certainly one of the most well known. The ACL is a major ligament in the knee and connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) via the knee joint and provides stability for the knee. Lots of people think this type of […]
As more and more research is done on foods and the nutrients that they contain, certain foods are emerging as extraordinary sources of nutrients. These foods– some traditional, others exotic– are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and specialized nutrients with exciting health benefits. It’s becoming popular to call these – superfoods. They can potentially help […]
So what is costochondritis exactly? Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage in the rib cage. This condition usually affects the cartilage where the upper ribs attach to the breastbone (sternum). This area is known as the costochondral joint or junction. Cartilage is found throughout the body and is a flexible but tough connective tissue […]
