How to get through Christmas on a Healthier Note

While Christmas is known as “the season to be jolly,” it can be a significant source of stress and pressure for many of us. Some people can feel overwhelmed by the excess, expectations, and exchanging of gifts at this time of year. Furthermore, Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but we have some great…

Do’s & Don’ts for a Healthy Immune System

With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many people are concerned about staying healthy and maintaining a healthy immune system. Doing so can benefit your body and boost your defenses against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. In this article we outline the “Don’t” and “Do’s” of boasting your immune system to help your body stay strong…

Mindfulness for Life – EFT Tapping

It’s the end of the month already Some of us are using our mindfulness tools daily Some have started and then waned off Some of us are still thinking about starting! Regardless of where you are now, the purpose of Mindfulness Month was not to have these habits for one month, we want to have…

Diaphragmatic Breathing

July Mindfulness Month Tools: Week 4 We all know how to breathe to stay alive. However, when we take control of our breathing, there is a whole new world of possibilities to unlock. By bringing our attention to, being mindful of our breath, we can change our physiology, mood and thoughts in just a…

Gratitude Journal Practice

July Mindfulness Month Tools: Week Three We have probably all heard of the benefits of starting a gratitude practice. I certainly did, and a couple of years ago I brought this beautiful journal, wrote a couple of entries and then forgot about it. When we decided at Chiropractic Balance that we were all taking on…

Intentionally planning your day the night before

July Mindfulness Month Tools: Week Two What you do the evening before matters just as much as what you do each morning. In fact, what you do the night before makes it much more likely that you’ll accomplish what you’re aiming to get done on any given day. I started doing the practice…

4 Simple Breathing Practices To Relieve Stress & Tension

Shoulder pumping (Five minutes) This dynamic relaxation exercise is great for stress-busting and can give you a lot of energy. Give it a go, moving your shoulders gently or with a lot of energy, depending on what feels right and paying attention to any pain you may have. Always be respectful of how you feel…

FIVE TIBETAN RITES

A workout I love for enhancing flexibility is the Five Tibetan Rites, also known as the “Fountain of Youth”. I first came to know about the Tibetan Rites through a family friend who at the age of 60 still has amazing flexibility (doing handstands and all sorts of things), health and energy and I must…

The 30 Day Bar Hanging Challenge!

Recently I have noticed a high number of my patients within my practice have been presenting with numerous shoulder issues. From sprains, to AC joint separations to frozen shoulders, it has really shown how much limited shoulder function can affect your overall quality of life. As such, I have been researching simple ways to improve,…

6 Easy Steps to Meditation

Step 1: Get settled Find a quiet space where you can relax. Sit comfortably in a chair with your hands resting in your lap or on your knees. Keep your back straight – sitting at the front of the seat might help. Your neck should be relaxed, with your chin slightly tucked in. Step 2: Breathe…