Cupping is an alternative therapy that involves placing cups or jars on certain parts of the body and creating suction which pulls against your skin. The cups or jars used may be made of glass, bamboo, plastic, silicone or earthenware. Long used in ancient Chinese medicine and other traditional healing...
What is a migraine and what causes them? Migraines are posing a bigger threat to people than ever before, with the number of people suffering exploding in the recent years to reach up to 1 billion worldwide. But even with the multitude of afflicted people, migraines are still widely misunderstood...
There are many foods and drinks which have gained fame for their health benefits over the centuries. While somewhat new to the western world, green tea boasts a number of interesting qualities that could come as a bit of a surprise. Let’s take a quick look at a handful of...
Kids love playing football, there are no two ways around it. The end to end action, the thrill of it, and the inevitable rough and tumble that comes with it make it one of the most popular sports for children to play. But, with the physical contact that comes as...
In today’s world joint pain can be a common occurrence for many people, brought on by any number of issues ranging from underlying injury all the way through to seemingly innocuous circumstances, such as a downturn in temperature. Joint pain can require careful management to ease the symptoms as you...
Prescription drug abuse is using prescription medication in a way that has not been recommended by a medical professional. Problematic use, or prescription drug abuse, includes injecting or inhaling ground-up pills or taking your friend’s prescription painkiller (analgesic) for your own backache. Using prescription drugs in this way is much...
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a medical condition in which the spine has a sideways curve. Usually, this curve is ‘C’- or ‘S’ shaped. In some people the curve degree is stable, while in other patients it can increase over time. Typically, mild scoliosis doesn’t cause problems, but a severe...
Posture is the position of your body while sitting, standing or lying down. Good posture has several health benefits and helps avoid back and neck pain. Chiropractic can help you improve and maintain your posture. There are several reasons why good posture is important. There are several less obvious health...
Healthcare is complex and multi-faceted – and health insurance can be, too. This brief guide to extras cover health insurance is intended to help you gain a clearer understanding of what it is, how it works, why you might want it and how to understand if you’re getting a good...
Your body is around 60 per cent water, give or take. It’s commonly recommended to drink a total of 8 glasses of water every day (aim for 2 litres a day). Although there’s little science behind that specific rule, making sure you stay hydrated is essential. The following are some...
