The terms TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint is referring to the relationship between the Jaw bone (mandible) and temporal bone of the skull. It is a joint similar to those found throughout our bodies made up of bone, muscle, blood vessels, nerves and cartilage. Similarly to the spine, there is an intra-articular disc that acts a […]
How is poor posture affecting my gut heath?? When you’re at your desk sending off those last couple of emails or applying the finishing touches to your powerpoint presentation, posture is probably the last thing on your mind. At least until your neck and back start to ache. I’m sure you’ve heard that poor posture […]
Have you ever heard the phrase, “sitting is the new smoking”? This phrase was coined primarily in response to lack of movement with extended periods of sitting and the negative effects on the cardiovascular and metabolic systems. Heart disease and diabetes aside, poor posture has a major influence on the feelings you experience and moods […]
Do our thoughts affect our ability to heal? More and more research is being conducted and showing the role of the mind when it comes to our health. It is showing that a great deal of the results we achieve depends heavily on our attitudes towards exercise, nutrition and health in general. You could boil […]
1. Eat More Fiber Fiber is made up of the parts of plant food that your body can't digest. It is often divided into two groups: soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber, particularly soluble fiber, can help control blood sugar spikes. It dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance that helps slow the absorption of […]
How many times have you heard someone else or found yourself saying, “It never fails! The holidays are the time of the year when I get sick”. Some people refer to it as ‘flu season’ as if the virus gets stronger somewhere between November and January on the monthly calendar. The truth is, it’s about […]
Cat Cow: Start on all fours, shoulders over wrists, hips over knees. Round your back towards the sky, tucking the chin like your trying to look at your belly button. Then reverse allow the belly to sag towards the floor and lift the head to look at the ceiling. Keep the arms straight no bending. […]
