Hello Hydration

We’ve all been told hydration is important for a healthy body, but do we really know why that is? Sure we know that the human body is comprised of 80% water, but there is much more to it. If you are someone who struggles to get enough water or hydration throughout your day, then perhaps…

Look After your Spine, It’s the Only One You’re Going To Get!

Love your Spine Day (it was yesterday!) You only get one of these guys so find out how you can love it more and use it wisely.

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…

8 Fluids that Nurture your Body – Spring Clean your Eating Habits

September is about bringing awareness to your eating (and drinking!) habits. As mentioned, the best place to start is by keeping a daily journal of what you are consuming including beverages. Don’t try to make any changes straight away, at first just reflect. Your body is made up of 50-75% water, let us start with…

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…

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

As Chiropractors, we often tell people they should be drinking more water. This isn’t just because it’s important to stay hydrated – water intake plays a massive role in a wide variety of bodily functions, and is one of the keys to living a healthy life.

10 Things You Can Do Right Now for Immediate Lower Back Pain Relief

Low back pain often strikes when something’s out of balance in your body. Obviously that is what we specialise in helping with at Chiropractic Balance Mana and Wellington, but that’s not much help when it’s the middle of the night, when you’re on holiday or the next available appointment is 24 hours or more away. Try these top tips to reduce low back pain now.

The Water of Life

Why do we so frequently recommend that you drink plenty of water? Because of the numerous needs your body has for it.