Plantar Fasciitis: Advice for home
To understand more about what plantar fasciitis is, and the potential causes, please read the previous blog post. You can find it here: https://globalchiropractic.wordpress.com/2019/08/01/pain-under-the-foot-what-is-it/ So, what can you do at home to reduce pain and inflammation? Go Barefoot – Barefoot is important as the ligament…
Pain under the foot- What is it?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition of the foot seen mostly in adults. It is a condition where the tissue that runs under the sole of the foot, called the plantar fascia, is inflamed and may have tiny tears. These tears are very painful and create…
Get stepping for the health of your Spine
We are well and truly into Spring, and the weather is is practically perfect. It’s time to take advantage of the warmer weather and extra hours of daylight by putting on those runners and heading outside for a walk. In addition to improving your overall…
Pillows and Mattresses: Are they all the same?
What pillow is best for you? If you are a side sleeper you need to make sure your pillow keeps your head in a neutral posture. If the pillow is too high your head will be sitting up too much and if it is too…
How what you eat, can affect your sleep
Almost everyone is aware of how what we eat or drink has a direct effect on our life and health. It is cause equals effect. It is widely understood how eating the right foods will positively impact the immune system, improve cognitive function, heal wounds,…
Is stress keeping you up at night?
Stress can impact your life in many ways, including negatively affecting the quality of your sleep. Stress that builds from daily life can impact sleep. When you lie in bed at night and the world around you has stopped, your mind starts to think of…
The ideal environment for a good nights sleep. Does your bedroom stack up?
When we are sleeping at night, our body is healing. If our sleep is disrupted, of poor quality, or you are not get the right amount (ideally we should get around 6-8 hours) it can start to impact your health. But the environment in which…
Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is considered one of the most beneficial supplements available. It is an essential mineral that is involved in over 350 metabolic reactions. It is an anti-stress nutrient as it inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, whereas calcium tends to fire it up. It provides relief…
Are toxins in your home affecting your fertility?
Many of the biggest fertility dangers in your personal environment are in your home! Cleaning products, pest control, personal hygiene items as well as furniture and building materials that appear to be “safe” chemicals may be having a negative effect on your hormones. These chemicals,…
What is your pain telling you?
Over the course of life, daily stresses, strains and the effects of poor lifestyle choices will have an impact on the body. Initially these will build silently and you will not notice the effect that they are having on you until they eventually reach the…