Posts by yourwellnesshouse

The dangers of sitting: why sitting is the new smoking

Sitting or lying down for too long increases your risk of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Too much sitting can also be bad for your mental health. Being active is not as hard as you think. There are lots of simple ways to include some physical activity in your…

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be an incredibly scary time for women and their families involved. They are constantly surrounded by a million different opinions and expectations about how to carry and care for the child within them. As chiropractors, it is both a responsibility and a privilege to care for increasing numbers of pregnant women, as more…

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How to Sleep Better

Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health and the quality of your waking life. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day and avoid sleeping in even…

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Pillows

Pillows are often given little, thought, but are extremely important in getting straight to sleep. How do I know it’s time for a new pillow? As soon as your pillow becomes squishy If you tent to fold your pillow in half for extra padding. If your pillow looks flat and lumpy, or the inside foam…

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The correct sleeping position – get straight to sleep

The position your spine is in while you sleep is critical to your spinal health. The spine naturally curves forwards in the neck, backwards in the mid back and forward again in the low back. In this position, the spine is relaxed with minimal pressure on nerves muscles and spinal discs. Sleeping on your stomach…

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Choosing a Mattress

We spend a third of our lives in bed, so choosing the correct mattress and pillow is vital for getting straight to sleep. Mattress For many Australians, the underlying cause for poor sleep is literally right under them! Improving your sleep quality can be as simple as sleeping on a better mattress. According to a…

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