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    Our Affordable Care Explained
    Julian Simpson
    • Nov 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    Our Affordable Care Explained

    Affordable Care Plans For Chiropractic Are you part of the 20% of the population that has CHRONIC PAIN? ​ At Health Wise Chiropractic, for over a decade, have heard your pleas for making care AFFORDABLE and thats why for over a decade we have had our famous care plans We are DEDICATED and FOCUSED on getting you better, thats why we have these plans that are actually AFFORDABLE If you need to see a Chiropractor ONCE a week, the plan we offer is: - Pay for 3 visits ONLY, the re
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    Chiropractic Care for Children Results. 99.7% SATISFACTION !
    Julian Simpson
    • Nov 6, 2019
    • 8 min

    Chiropractic Care for Children Results. 99.7% SATISFACTION !

    Its no surprise to our patients that Chiropractic for children is AWESOME We LOVE Dr James response and have used it for our blog :) Biased, Unethical, Immoral, Unscientific, Unfair, but, Sadly, Highly Predictable: The Reported findings of the recent review of Chiropractic Care for Children Under 12 by the Victoria Health Ministry in Australia. Let’s review and discuss a few of the FACTS that were established by the review panel: • Let’s start with being honest. The review fo
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    Probiotics can be beneficial for Hay fever symptoms
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    Probiotics can be beneficial for Hay fever symptoms

    Probiotics can be beneficial for Hay fever symptoms Its that time of year, runny nose, sneezing and itchy eyes. New research shows that probiotics that contain specifically Lactobacilli and Bidiobacteria can help alleviate hay fever symptoms ( from American Journal of Clinic Nutrition) Participants took 2 probiotics for 8 weeks and had a reduction in allergy symptoms and improvements in quality of life If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467
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    What are the best foods to aid in digestion:
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    What are the best foods to aid in digestion:

    What are the best foods to aid in digestion: Digestive problems can be a range of things from bloating, gas, constipation , diarrhea and heartburn Its important to drink plenty of water, and to slowly increase fibre, as too much fibre can be bad for your digestion Things to eat more of: Ginger: to reduce bloating Unsaturated Fats: can help the body absorb vitamins . Plant oils like olive oil are a good source. A 2000 calorie a day diet means a person should not have more than
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    Are naturally sweet drinks good or bad for you?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    Are naturally sweet drinks good or bad for you?

    Are naturally sweet drinks good or bad for you? The research is conflicting. Some of the bad research shows that it could increase the risk of cancer, a new study out of china shows that natural fruit juices and artificially sweetened beverages could INCREASE diabetes risk The journal of Diabetes care shows that decreasing sugary drinks with water, coffee or tea can be beneficial Another study found : The researchers found that people who increased their total intake of soft
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    6 ways to tighten loose skin!
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    6 ways to tighten loose skin!

    6 ways to tighten loose skin why doe skin laxity occur? Due to loss of collagen networks elastin fibres and hyaluronic acid 1- Exercise: a 2015 study says endurance exercise reduces skin changes 2- Firming products: ones that contain retinoid compounds 3- Massage: Can improve blood flow, stimulate fibroblasts. 4- Ultrasound: works on deepest layers of the skin. 5- Limit sugars and alcohol 6- Supplements: Collagen hydrolysate A study that featured in the Journal of Cosmetic De
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    Does smoking affect your pain?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    Does smoking affect your pain?

    Smoking and its association with pain: New research has shown that smoking is - Strongly associated with spine pain - Headaches - Trunk pain - Limb pain Reference Pain Med. 2019 Oct 3. pii: pnz224. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz224. [Epub ahead of print] Smoking Is Associated with Pain in All Body Regions, with Greatest Influence on Spinal Pain. Smuck M1, Schneider BJ2,3, Ehsanian R2,4,5, Martin E2,6, Kao MJ1. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 78
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    Effect of massage on neck pain
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    Effect of massage on neck pain

    Massage effectiveness in persistant neck pain: Massage is more effective than advice for pain intensity in the short term. • Exercises are more effective than advice for pain intensity in the short term. • Combined therapy is more effective than advice for pain intensity in the short term. • These interventions are not more effective than advice in reducing pain-related disability. • These interventions are more effective than advice in improving perceived recovery. Reference
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    What effect does exercise have on cognitive function?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 1 min

    What effect does exercise have on cognitive function?

    Here is what the latest research is saying about exercise and what it does to your brain! Physical exercise maintains or improves cognitive functions, and neurotrophin receptor signaling may play an important role. • A positive relationship exists between physical exercise and circulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels. • Less clear evidence has been found for a relationship between physical exercise and other neurotrophin levels, such as nerve growth factor, neurot
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    Does bad sleep affect your outcome to becoming pain free?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 9, 2019
    • 1 min

    Does bad sleep affect your outcome to becoming pain free?

    Does bad sleep affect your outcome to becoming pain free? New study shows that if patients have the improper amount of sleep , or have too much sleep disturbance, has an adverse affect on pain and it takes longer for patients to recover from their current pain episode If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Dr
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    Do you need to eat breakfast?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    Do you need to eat breakfast?

    People who eat breakfast usually weight less Mistake 1- You have breakfast on the go Walking distracts our brain and therefore we consume more calories on the go Mistake 2- You are skipping the fiber If you have a high sugar breaky, you are likely to have high sugar spikes and then get hungry quicker Mistake 3- not enough protein Helps you feel full, you need more whole grain bread, oatmeal with soy or greek yoghurt and fruit Mistake 4- you are foregoing the fat You need more
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    What is better to cool down... Hot or cold drinks?
    Julian Simpson
    • Oct 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    What is better to cool down... Hot or cold drinks?

    What is better… Cold or Hot Drinks ? A hot drink could actually cool you down… how I hear you asking! - Your core temperature initially rises - Then the sensors in your mouth, throat and digestive tract send a signal to your brain to produce MORE sweat - This increase in perspiration and is the key to COOLING DOWN A study of people doing exercise found that drinking a 50 degree drink reduces the overall body heat storage MORE than drinking cold drinks So what happens when you
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    What Nutrients are good for delaying muscle damage?
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    What Nutrients are good for delaying muscle damage?

    Exercise-induced muscle damage typically results in impaired performance, increased pain and soreness, and reduced training quality. Athletes and active individuals who require rapid recovery between bouts of damaging exercise/physical activity should implement well-supported nutritional and supplementation strategies to augment and assist with the recovery process. A wide assortment of nutritional and supplementation strategies have been investigated by researchers, wit
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    Is there a link between your heart and Chronic Pain?
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    Is there a link between your heart and Chronic Pain?

    Ever wanted more reasons to see the chiro? Heres an important one: New research shows that patients that report chronic pain have significantly increased rates of cardiac disease That’s why its so important to keep your muscle and spine health a priority Reference The Association Between Chronic Pain and Cardiac Disease: A Cross-sectional Population Study. Fayaz A1, Watt HC, Langford RM, Donaldson LJ. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467
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    What is most likely to trigger a low back pain episode?
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    What is most likely to trigger a low back pain episode?

    New research is shedding light to a common problem, what causes low back pain! 35% say active movements 28% static postures 5% over doing a task 3.3% lack of exercise 2% work nonbiomedical triggers where mainly the weather and diet. Reference What Triggers an LBP Flare? A Content Analysis of Individuals' Perspectives. Costa N1, Hodges PW1, Ferreira ML2, Makovey J2, Setchell J1. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to s
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    Pain in the hands? Chiropractic could help
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    Pain in the hands? Chiropractic could help

    People who suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis now can try Chiropractic! New research shows that patient who had joint mobilisation had improvement in pain and overall joint health! There were no reported adverse events in rheumatoid or osteoarthritis patients If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury
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    Headache Relief With Chiropractic
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Headache Relief With Chiropractic

    Cervicogenic and tension type headache are commonly treated by the team at health wise chiropractic New research shows that Chiropractic helps with Short term relief ( 1-4 weeks) in symptoms Long term relief there is a reduction in symptoms and frequency If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Bundoora Today! Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 34
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    Does paracetamol need to be taken with your Chiropractic treatment?
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Does paracetamol need to be taken with your Chiropractic treatment?

    Does paracetamol need to be taken with your Chiropractic treatment? Short answer is no. New research looked into patients who experienced acute low back pain New research shows that patients who have acute low back pain have no better outcome with paracetamol than patients who do not take paracetamol. The study concluded that patents who comply with treatment should not need the addition of paracetamol Reference Paracetamol is ineffective for acute low back pain even for pati
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    Structure changes when migraines without aura occur
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Structure changes when migraines without aura occur

    Structure changes when migraines without aura occur New research shows that when a migraine without aura occurs, there are changes in the cerebellum and local brainstem This can lead to dysfunction of the transmissions of noxious information, trigeminal nociception and integration of information What are nociceptors I hear you ask? Nociceptors are free nerve endings of sensory nerve fibers and respond to tissue damage The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensation in the f
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Can you have bad gait due to low back pain ?
    Julian Simpson
    • Sep 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Can you have bad gait due to low back pain ?

    Can you have bad gait due to low back pain ? Research looked at people with chronic back pain and how they walked It showed patients who have chronic low back pain are more likely to have altered gait, especially in their 3rd to 5th metatarsal heads It also showed altered medial and lateral midfoot ground reaction, and could be a possible cause of foot pain Reference Effect of chronic idiopathic low back pain on the kinetic gait characteristics in different foot masks Author
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