What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is when stomach acid comes up from the stomach into the esophageal. This will result in irritation and inflammation of the esophageal. This causes pain in the upper abdomen or the chest. It can also cause feelings of nausea, an acid taste in your mouth, indigestion, and mouth issues […]
As an athlete it is important that you look after your body the best that you can. Then you can perform at your best in your chosen sport. This can be through diet, exercise, stretching, and getting enough sleep. Another thing you can do to keep your body performing at its best is to see
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Anxiety is your body’s natural response to any kind of stress in your life. It’s a fear about what is going to happen next. It is normal for everyone to experience anxiety in their life at some point. This can be a first day of school or university, a job interview, a big sporting event,
What is meditation? Meditation is an umbrella term for a set of techniques that aim to focus the mind, to train attention and awareness, and to create a clear and calm mental state. The aim of meditation is usually to improve psychological wellbeing. While meditation is often involved in many religious practices, it is something
It is just as important for children to receive chiropractic care as it is for adults. Why is it important? Children are at an age where they are constantly learning. They are always running, jumping, playing, falling and sitting. Children have the constant stress of everyday play. It is important to get children checked regularly
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What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person has trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep. It can cause you to wake up earlier than you needed to and not be able to return to sleep. Insomnia can cause you to feel tired when you wake up and exhaust your energy levels,
What is a repetitive strain injury? A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury caused by many reasons. These are repetitive motions, vibrations, overuse, or long periods in a fixed position. Injuries such as these can affect muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. RSI’s can affect many parts of your body, but are most common in
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What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is a term that refers to arranging a workplace properly to accommodate a certain individual. Proper ergonomics can eliminate pain, injury and are designed for our bodies requirements. Top 5 tips: Chair – The ideal chair should have an adjustable seat and back. Your legs should be at a 90 degree
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What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition frequently found in active adolescents. It is due to the different parts of the legs growing and changing. Osgood-Schlatter’s occurs because of overuse of the quadriceps muscle. This overuse causes stress in the area where the patella tendon attaches to the tibia (shinbone). Because the tibia
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What is vertigo? Vertigo makes you feel like you are falling or spinning. It can also make you feel like your surroundings are moving, even though you are sitting or standing still. This can make it hard to stand still or walk, and may cause you to lose your balance. People with vertigo often also
