How to reduce inflammation in your body

September Spring Clean Your Eating: Week Two Inflammation is a vital part of the immune system’s response to injury and infection. It is the body’s way of signalling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue, as well as defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. Without inflammation as a physiological…

10 Common Nutrition Myths Debunked

For the last 16 years (since I started studying to be a Chiropractor!) I have been researching and experimenting with the old saying, ‘You are what you eat’. However even in this short period, new research continues to change my thoughts around what is the ideal diet. This has affected what I would recommend to…

Muscle Cramps: Deal with them DIY Style

Plagued by sudden, random muscle cramps? Here’s some common causes of muscle cramps, and how to stop them. Muscle cramps are involuntary contractions of certain muscles in your body. While they most commonly occur in your legs, feet, and calves; they can plague any muscle that is having trouble relaxing. Some examples of pain caused…

Real Life Story of Dr Roz Detoxing

‘Is it really good for you’ or ‘it sounds good I couldn’t do that’ are the two most common responses I get when I say I’m doing a detox. So why would you do a detox? It’s basically a complete spring clean of the entire digestion system, a system that works hard every single time…

Vitamins, Minerals & Deficiencies: An In-Depth Guide

Many of us suffer from common complaints such as headaches, skin problems, lowered moods and much more. And while Chiropractic care may be sometimes beneficial in relieving some of these, many of these body and mind problems are related to vitamin or mineral deficiencies that come from an insufficient diet. Here we explore some of the more common deficiencies, and what you can do about it.

Invigorating Iodine

Iodine is one of the least known and appreciated elements. It is a potent anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, anti-cancer agent. Yet ~2 billion of the world’s population is estimated to be deficient in this element. What are the side-effects of iodine-deficiency, how can you tell if you are deficient, and what can you do about it if you are?

Apple Cider vinegar! Why I love it

Whilst it doesn’t taste like a chocolate milkshake the benefits of this magic potion are worth it-trust me! Here are a just a few reasons why I use apple cider vinegar to maintain good health.

Spring is in the … Sinuses?

About 20% of the population suffer from hay fever at some point in their lives. For these people it turns Spring into a time of pain and suffering rather than the time of joy and gladness it should be. What actually causes hay fever and what are some natural solutions?

WHY VITAMIN C FOR ME?

We know it’s good for us, we know that we should take it when we’re feeling a bit immune challenged by a cold – but what is the real deal with Vitamin C and what makes it so important to our health? Today’s blog is dedicated to delving a little deeper into the benefits of this powerful nutrient as well as letting you know about the extra value we are adding to your visits at Chiropractic Balance.

Magnificent Magnesium

As the fourth most abundant mineral in your body magnesium can be found in your bones, teeth and red blood cells. But why are health professionals noticing more and more people are magnesium deficient and what are the consequences of this?