Throughout my years in private practice, I’ve met many people who meditate. What quickly became clear was that the general purpose for meditation is quite similar among the varying methods; the aim is to be more present in the moment and be more aware of the self. But the reasons people begin their meditation journey…
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There’s so much we don’t know about the human body. Despite our collective knowledge, we’re still discovering how a human functions. Where once we believed most of our blood was made in the bone marrow, scientists have now discovered the lungs play a significant role in platelet production. A recent study inserted a fluorescent protein…
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A new study on the effect of fasting has shown that a three day fast can prompt the body to use stem cells to make new white blood cells which are essential to the immune system. I certainly don’t recommend anyone do a three day fast without medical supervision, but the science is utterly fascinating.…
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Despite the scare tactics of recent anti-smoking ads, there are still a lot of people in Australia who may benefit from quit smoking hypnosis. Quit smoking hypnosis isn’t any different from the hypnotherapy you might receive for any other reason. What happens during quit smoking hypnosis? You’ll sit comfortably and I will guide you to…
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In today’s day and age and in Western culture, it’s not socially acceptable to have any body odour. The only effective option for most is an antiperspirant. While I’m unaware of any study that has proven any adverse long-term effects of continued use of antiperspirants, my preference would be to avoid it if a suitable…
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After noticing that I also offer clinical hypnotherapy, a number of people have asked me recently how hypnotherapy for weight loss works. Firstly, it may seem an odd combination – a chiropractor who’s also a hypnotherapist. I see the two modalities complementing each other nicely. Through my years in private practice, I came to understand…
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If you feel like you’ve got a stone or tac in your shoe when you definitely don’t, you may have plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the feet experienced by about 10% of the population. You’re more likely to have it in your middle to late years and…
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A questioning look, a pause, and the question “what is Graston Technique®?” is usually what follows when I explain to a patient that I believe this kind of therapy could be ideal for them. Graston Technique® is a manual form of tissue mobilisation. It uses specially designed tools to address adhesions in soft tissue and…
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When a particular patient first came to see me, we discussed the possibility of her having a specific genetic mutation. Below is her account of learning she has the MTHFR mutation. I never thought I would say these words, let alone shout them from the rooftops, yet the day has come that I proudly proclaim…
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Through examining the effects of over the counter drugs such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen on the unborn child, researchers have discovered an unnerving correlation to male infertility. Initially looking at the effects of standard over the counter drugs taken by mothers to be, researchers found all three to affect the testicles of male babies.…
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