How walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier

It is a common misconception that walking doesn’t have the same health benefits as going to the gym for an hour. Based on Shane O’Mara book In Praise of Walking, considering walking as not a proper form of exercise is a terrible mistake, as people who walk tend to engage in activity more consistently throughout…

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…

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…

5 Reasons Why You Should Be Stretching

Flexibility training is an essential, yet often overlooked health-related component of good spinal function and overall fitness. Numerous studies support the short- and long-term benefits of various types of stretching, here are 5 reasons why you should be stretching on a regular basis. 1. Reduced pain and stiffness Excessive muscular tension can increase discomfort throughout…

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…

How Meditation Can Help You Thrive In Today’s Busy World

In today’s world of deadlines, demands and a general desperation to create more time in our days, in order to get more done, it can be very easy to believe that there is no time to stop and meditate. However, if that’s how you feel than you’re the very person who needs to consider meditation or mindfulness. We understand that for physical fitness, we need to train our body – we can’t just get up one day and run a marathon. The same is true for for our mind – it requires a daily practice of ‘training’ and meditation can be part of that.

Dealing with Depression

Over 25% of our population has suffered or will suffer some kind of mental illness, mainly either Anxiety or Depression. How we we deal with Depression if we ever get it? How do we help others with it?

The science behind having a good cry

Researchers are getting closer to understanding why humans break down in tears, writes Meeri Kim. The shedding of emotional tears is unique to humans, but our evolutionary, psychological and biological reasons for “crying it out” remain a mystery. Although crying in babies serves an obvious purpose, many scientists from different fields have each put in…