Regulation ~ defining a tricky thing
Regulation, as a concept, is something that is popping up more and more on the health front in reference to headspace, neurological and physiological realms. What is the context there? What does it mean to be regulated? How does chiropractic care help?
Chiropractic Care. It's not just about backs.
Chiropractic care primarily supports the musculoskeletal system. Emerging research is exploring how spinal input may influence broader nervous system regulation.
Time Sensitive
30 minutes doesn't sound like long, but in the context of our speedy nervous system, a lot can happen in this timeframe. Good and bad. Read on to find out more about stiffness, smudged brain maps, shrinking brains and centrally mediated protection systems ~ the time dependant pros and cons of neuroplasticity.
Your Mum Was Right!
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to react more to the world than others?
Just Breathe
We all know that without breath there is no life. Did you know the quality of your breathing affects the quality of your life too? Breathing, headspace and physical health are closely linked. Your breath can be used as a tool to manage, or a trigger to compromise, both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Empathy V’s Compassion (what kind of carer are you?)
We’ve all seen people who have had their sense of self and their wonder in the world worn down by the load they carry. I think it’s a topic that we all need to consider periodically and do a self check to make sure we’re not making life harder than it needs to be for ourselves.
The Predictive Brain
The brain pre-empts what is going to happen next based on history. It collates data from current findings inside and outside the body, blends this with what it has experienced before and sends out instructions so we can react appropriately. All in a split second! But what happens when the brain gets this wrong?
Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects the function of the brain. Knowing whether it's just a bump or if you need to ring 000 is life saving knowledge. The goal posts have shifted on best practice for recovery from concussion too. Read on and share this knowledge ~ the more who know the better.
Letter to the Editor (the other cells in your brain)
Did you know your brain both builds and destroys memories while you sleep? When memories are edited out this can impact on physical abilities, recall of events, your headspace and much more. You can influence what the editor deletes and what is consolidated – here’s how you can write a letter to the editor.
A Conversation About Pain
I promised you a conversation about pain. I think the most important thing we need to know about Pain is that it is a tool. Pain is a tool that your brain uses to keep you safe.