Celebrating the Diversity at Perth Wellness Center

Perth Wellness Center is celebrating the diversity of their staff from many different backgrounds and cultures. Some are even fluent in their native country’s languages. Many clients are not native English speakers, and having a translator available is such an asset.

카이로프랙틱이란 무엇인가요 (What is Chiropractic)

카이로프랙터로 일하는 동안 카이로프랙틱에 대해 잘 알지못하고 방문하시는 분들을 종종 마주칩니다. 그 예로 단순 마사지를 요구하시는 분부터 주사와같은 시술을 문의하시는 분, 물리치료를 받으러 오셨다는 분들이 계십니다. 그래서 카이로프랙틱이란 무엇인가에대한 올바른 정보와 저희 클리닉에 방문하시면 어떤 도움을 받으실 수 있는지 알려 드리고자 합니다.

How Physiotherapists address Cervicogenic Headaches

How Physiotherapists address Cervicogenic Headaches

Headaches can be mild, moderate and severe, and these painful occurrences come in several forms. Some types of headaches originate in the soft tissues of the neck region but the actual pain is felt in the head hence the term headache.

Sunday & Public Holiday Chiropractic Appointments

Sunday & Public Holiday Chiropractic Appointments - Perth Wellness Centre

Pain and stiffness in our joints, muscles and bones can become debilitating if these symptoms go on for a time period. Sports injuries, work mishaps and slip and fall events may all result in serious discomfort. When a body is in enough pain, it can disrupt the person’s daily routine.

Why Your Chiropractor is Recommending Pilates

Why Your Chiropractor is Recommending Pilates (1)

Many people suffer from some type of back or neck pain. This could be due to improper alignment of the spinal column and neck. Certain activities may strain the back, hips, legs, neck or other body parts if not performed in the correct way and manner.

Understanding and Addressing Myofascial Pain

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Myofascial pain refers to pain caused by muscle irritation. The pain may be caused by pressure that is applied to sensitive spots called “trigger points” that develop deeper into the ropey taut bands that make up muscle tissue. If the pain is ongoing, the patient may have myofascial pain syndrome.

Understanding and Addressing Lymphorrhea

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In humans, the lymphatic system is responsible for removing cellular waste, absorbing those unhealthy fats in the digestive system, maintenance of proper body fluid levels and protecting the entire body from foreign invaders like bacteria that can cause illness.

Lymphedema Management & Massage for Lymphatic Drainage

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The lymphatic system is considered part of the body’s immune system. Some types of injuries, surgeries and other medical conditions can result in a dysfunction of the lymphatic system that allows fluid to build up in the interstitial spaces within the body. This fluid buildup causes localized swelling and pain, and the medical term for this condition is lymphedema. Some cases can be due to genetic disorders.

The Effect of Blood Doping on Body Toxins

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Blood Doping is defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency as “the misuse of certain techniques and/or substances to increase one’s red blood cell mass, which allows the body to transport more oxygen to muscles and therefore increase stamina and performance”. But does this improve the bodies ability to flush out toxins? We will be looking at this from an exercise related perspective, as blood doping is most commonly used for athletic performance.

Social-Isolation May Be Important Now, But Don’t Isolate Yourself From Health

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Although there is currently no vaccine to boost your immune system and prevent COVID-19, you can try to keep your immune system — and your body — healthy to give it the best chance of fighting an infection. To be clear, anything that makes your heart healthy, your lungs healthy, and kidneys healthy, will make your immune system healthy.

Social-Isolation May Be Important Now, But Don’t Isolate Yourself From Health

Social-Isolation May Be Important Now, But Don’t Isolate Yourself From Health

Although there is currently no vaccine to boost your immune system and prevent COVID-19, you can try to keep your immune system — and your body — healthy to give it the best chance of fighting an infection.

Let’s start with FOOD…

To be clear – Anything that makes your heart healthy, your lungs healthy, and kidneys healthy, will make your immune system healthy. There is no particular diet, other than AVOIDING highly processed foods loaded with sugar. So put that instant noodles, spam, oreo, ice cream, chocolates and coke away.

Nutrients from a range of health foods are needed in the biochemical pathways that are triggered as your body fights an infection. The idea is to eat a range of foods that contain vitamins A, B, C, D and E and the minerals iron, zinc and selenium.

Vitamin A: oily fish, egg yolks, cheese, tofu, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes

Vitamin B6 (riboflavin): cereals, legumes, green leafy vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish, chicken and meat

Vitamin B9 (folate): green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds and commercial bread-making flour

B12: animal products, including eggs, meat and dairy, and also in fortified soy milk (check the nutrition information panel)

Vitamin C: oranges, lemons, limes, berries, kiwifruit, broccoli, tomatoes and capsicum

Vitamin D: mainly sunlight, but is also found in some foods such as eggs, fish, while some milks and margarine brands may be fortified with it.

Vitamin E: nuts, green leafy vegetables and vegetables oils.Iron: meat, chicken and fish. Vegetarian sources include legumes, whole grains and iron-fortified breakfast cereals

Zinc: oysters and other seafood, meat, chicken, dried beans and nutsSelenium: nuts, especially Brazil nuts and meat, cereals and mushrooms

Taking additional vitamins is not necessary unless you have been diagnosed by your doctor with a specific nutrient deficiency such as vitamin D, or you have specific dietary needs because you are pregnant or have been diagnosed with a condition that can affect the absorption of nutrients such as cystic fibrosis or gut disorders.

The only people who need a vitamin or mineral supplement are those who would have already been advised by their doctor or dietitian to take one.

So eat well while in isolation to help your family and yourself through these tough times. Please contact us for additional information. To schedule an appointment or telehealth appointment, click here.

Social-Isolation May Be Important Now, But Don’t Isolate Yourself From Health

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Social-Isolation May Be Important Now, But Don’t Isolate Yourself From Health

Although there is currently no vaccine to boost your immune system and prevent COVID-19, you can try to keep your immune system — and your body — healthy to give it the best chance of fighting an infection.

Let’s start with FOOD…

To be clear – Anything that makes your heart healthy, your lungs healthy, and kidneys healthy, will make your immune system healthy. There is no particular diet, other than AVOIDING highly processed foods loaded with sugar. So put that instant noodles, spam, oreo, ice cream, chocolates and coke away.

Nutrients from a range of health foods are needed in the biochemical pathways that are triggered as your body fights an infection. The idea is to eat a range of foods that contain vitamins A, B, C, D and E and the minerals iron, zinc and selenium.

Vitamin A: oily fish, egg yolks, cheese, tofu, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes

Vitamin B6 (riboflavin): cereals, legumes, green leafy vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish, chicken and meat

Vitamin B9 (folate): green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds and commercial bread-making flour

B12: animal products, including eggs, meat and dairy, and also in fortified soy milk (check the nutrition information panel)

Vitamin C: oranges, lemons, limes, berries, kiwifruit, broccoli, tomatoes and capsicum

Vitamin D: mainly sunlight, but is also found in some foods such as eggs, fish, while some milks and margarine brands may be fortified with it.

Vitamin E: nuts, green leafy vegetables and vegetables oils.Iron: meat, chicken and fish. Vegetarian sources include legumes, whole grains and iron-fortified breakfast cereals

Zinc: oysters and other seafood, meat, chicken, dried beans and nutsSelenium: nuts, especially Brazil nuts and meat, cereals and mushrooms

Taking additional vitamins is not necessary unless you have been diagnosed by your doctor with a specific nutrient deficiency such as vitamin D, or you have specific dietary needs because you are pregnant or have been diagnosed with a condition that can affect the absorption of nutrients such as cystic fibrosis or gut disorders.

The only people who need a vitamin or mineral supplement are those who would have already been advised by their doctor or dietitian to take one.

So eat well while in isolation to help your family and yourself through these tough times. Please contact us for additional information. To schedule an appointment or telehealth appointment, click here.