World Sleep Day and your Sleeping Posture
Are you waking up from bed with a sore neck? Do you feel stiff and achy? Below are a few tips to help you get a better night sleep! TRY THIS: Turn your head to complete rotation to the left. Now imagine holding that position for 7 hours, without moving. Imagine the stress being placed on […]
Pre Birth Acupuncture
Sarah Folwell is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Remedial Massage Therapist (with many years experience in Pregnancy Massage). One of the many services Sarah offers is prebirth acupuncture. She has answered a common question we get asked here in clinic below! What is Prebirth Acupuncture? Prebirth Acupuncture refers to a series of Acupuncture treatments (generally […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It is one of the most common cancers in women in Australia, with 1 in 8 women diagnosed by the time they are 85. It is important to take the time to know what is normal for your breasts. Below are a few changes to look for from Cancer […]
What is Scoliosis?
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. 2-3% of children between ages 10 to 15 have a scoliosis and it is more prevalent in girls than boys (1). It is often a common condition that can easily go undetected. What causes Scoliosis? There are no confirmed causes for scoliosis however […]
How To Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve In 2019
It’s the time of year where everyone jumps on board with resolutions to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise more. But now we are approaching February, are you already back to your old ways? So what is the difference between someone who achieves those goals and someone who gives up on them? Learn your goal […]
A few quick tips for safe and effective strength training
Below are a few quick tips to help with strength training in terms of avoiding injury and keeping your program on track: Warming up and cooling down with exercise is a necessity. Not just with strength training exercise but with all exercise. Use the correct form to avoid injuries. Incorrect form can place forces through […]
The Truth About Detox Programs
Feeling sluggish after winter? Many of us reach for the comfort foods a little too often when the weather is cold. But now that it’s warming up, you might be thinking about a spring cleanse. Why most detox programs just don’t stack up! Most qualified health practitioners are very skeptical of most detox programs available […]
‘Love Your Spine’ this World Spine Day
As part of World Spine Day 2018, chiropractors at Unwind Health are encouraging people to take control of their spinal health Every year on 16 October, people from around the world come together on World Spine Day (an initiative of the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health) to raise awareness about spinal disorders and empower others […]
Feeling Fatigued? Why You Should Reach For Water Before Coffee
Fatigue is such a common symptom that we suffer from and it’s just one of the signs that we may just be lacking in a little H2O. Though our first response may be to go for a coffee as a pick me up – it may be contributing to your hydration issue. Why is water […]
Feeling Stressed? The effects of meditation on our brain
Stress is very common and ongoing stress can lead to psychological issues such as depression and anxiety. There are natural ways in which we can reduce our stress levels, that includes meditation and yoga. This is due to the effect the meditation and yoga have on the brains stress response system. Do you ever think […]
Why your allergies are beyond your nose!
We are coming into that season! The one where the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and you are sneezing! Many people dread the change of season, the itchy watery eyes, a constant runny nose, brain fog and sneezing. Maybe for years you have put up with your ‘terrible sinuses’, spending the season house […]
Headaches and Chiropractic!
Headaches are extremely common and one in every 20 people are affected on a daily basis according to the World Health Organisation. There is one particular headache that can create a throbbing discomfort and it is known as the cervicogenic headache. A cervicogenic headache is a headache that is caused by the neck area. One […]
Types of exercises and their benefits
It can be hard to get motivated during winter but where do you see your health in the next 10 years? Do you still want to be able to run around with the kids or grandkids and kick a ball? If the answer is YES.… exercise! A few weeks ago we discussed the benefits of […]
How to Veg and LOVE them!
By Tanya Jones – Naturopath We all know how important it is to eat our vegetables. But for some people it feels like a punishment or grueling event. It’s much easier and more pleasurable to eat the processed, sugary foods……of course! Though it is only so long before we get to an age that the […]
The Benefits of Exercising in Winter
Winter is here! It’s starting to get colder and when it is cold it is really hard to stay motivated about your health and fitness. We all want to go into hibernation – which includes snuggling up into a little ball and eating more food, especially junk. What is a better way to beat those […]
Spinal Health week: How often do you think about your spine?
Spinal Health is something we only pay attention to when we are in pain. The spine is a very important part of your body and its health can have a big impact on how well the rest of your body’s functions preform. Spinal health issues, even subtle ones, can affect your general outlook of life […]
Is binge watching giving you a backache?
There is no denying that we live an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, spending hours each day sitting at desks or curled up on couches watching TV, especially heading into the cooler months. The average Australian spends 2 hours and 25 minutes a day watching television (1). That’s a long time in one position and it can […]
Is the daily grind giving you a headache?
Headaches are becoming increasingly common and we are often guilty of taking some painkillers and ignoring the problem. Headaches can take different forms such as migraines or tension headaches, and these can greatly impact quality of life. Headaches can be caused by various reasons, including but not limited to poor posture, stress, sleeping patterns and […]
Is your phone being a pain in the neck?
There is no denying that technology has transformed the way we live, and we are spending more and more time glued to our mobile devices. Australians spend 10 hours and 24 minutes on average engaging with their mobile devices every day (1). Within five minutes of waking up in the morning 35% of us check […]
How to beat the cold and flu season this year
It’s that time of year again when congestion and coughs are floating around. The common cold or influenza are both caused by viral infections. They share similar symptoms with runny nose, sore throat, cough and sinus congestion, however the flu comes with more severe symptoms of muscle aches, fever and fatigue. None of us have […]