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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]