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Best Ear Plugs for Sleeping

Did you know bed partner disturbance is the UK’s second most common cause of disturbed sleep. Thankfully, ear plugs can help reduce noise at night! Our brains still register sounds even when we are sleeping. Especially in the lighter phase of sleep which is a good thing when you have a crying baby and need … Read more

Best Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Did you know that man-made blue light is bad for your brain? But not only our brain health, but eyes too! Artificial blue light spectrum emitted from LED & LCD lightbulbs is a modern day health problem for millions of people. Let me explain. It is incredible how humans discovered how to make light using electricity! … Read more

How to Read Scientific Journal Articles for Free Using UnPayWall.org

Did you know that you can legally read scientific journal articles for free even if they are behind a paywall? Well you can now. This is my review of unpaywall.org, a non-profit organisation that has made my fact checking life a whole lot easier. The Open Access to Science Articles Debate It appears that there is … Read more

Spinal Awareness Week 2015: Move Better – Live Better

It is coming to that time of year for the annual Chiropractic promotional event from the United Chiropractic Association titled: Spinal Awareness Week 2015 | Move Better – Live Better Official UCA Statement Spinal Awareness Week is a national initiative from the United Chiropractic Association and will be held every May. The theme for this year’s Spinal … Read more

Doctored: New Pro-Chiropractic Documentary

Doctored the Movie — You Might Need More Than an Apple to Keep the Doctor Away

There is a new health documentary launched recently in 2012 called Doctored. I first heard of the making of this pro-Chiropractic film I think at the end of last year or definitely the beginning of this year. What is really cool is that there is a limited time you can watch the entire movie free online.

At mercola.com they teamed up with the movie producers to let anyone see the full length documentary for free in the link I’ll provide below. You’d better hurry as apparently it will close on 17 November 2012. It is an inspiring health documentary on the benefits of natural healing without excess drugs or surgery. The film also mentions some of the history of Chiropractic with the famous Wilk et.al vs American Medical Association court case from 1976 to 1987. Probably many patients don’t know that the American Medical Association at the time had a committee whose task it was to eliminate the Chiropractic profession.

Being a Chiropractor is a Top Job in 2012

chiropractor-top-job-career — Time for a Career in Chiropractic

It is that time of year again for the Wall Street Journal article on the top jobs for 2012 and guess what, being a chiropractor made the top 100 jobs again.

This year again being a doing Chiropractic as a career has improved in the position from number 56 in 2010, number 32 in 2011 to now number 19 in 2012. It looks like the average mid-level chiropractor salary is now $67,350.00, according to comcast research. You can find out how to a study to become a chiropractor in the UK or if you want to I have a list of where to study Chiropractic in America I have a list of some of the different US Chiropractic colleges on the top job for 2010 page.

23 and a Half Hours Disease Cured in 30 minutes

Want to know what is one of the most effective treatments to keep you healthy, to reduce your risk of chronic lifestyle diseases and takes up to 30 minutes per day to perform? I know you want to know what is this miracle cure for our bodies is. The best thing is this treatment is free and can be done anywhere in the world.

To see what I’m talking about today watch the video below from Dr Mike Evans to see what could change your life today forever.

Powerful Photo About Healthy Versus Skinny

Skinny is Not Sexy, Health Is I came across this photo about health versus just dieting on the latest hit social website, Pinterest. What I like about it is the major point that looking good to others or yourself should not just be a focus on your actual weight. The focus should be on a healthy weight. … Read more

How to Give a Vitamin B Injection Properly

Have you ever had a Vitamin B injection in your bum cheek? Recently I came across a person who was wondering why they had such a pain in their left buttock. What made this case interesting was they didn’t link the intra-muscular (IM) injection to their current pain in the butt. He had the injection to help boost his energy for the start of the year.

If you want to know how your doctor, nurse, you or a loved one should give a gluteal intra-muscular injection then you can watch the video below.

Brian Lima “The Chiropractor” Rugby Tackles

Rugby World Cup of 2011 in New Zealand started today and being in the rugby zone I thought I’d remind of you Brian Lima “The Chiropractor”. Brian was nicknamed the chiropractor for his hard tackles. It is said when Brian Lima rugby tackled your he hit you so hard it would click all your bones … Read more

Row For Life 2011 Charity Challenge

You may not know this, but 10 Brits will be rowing 1 million metres non-stop to raise funds for charity this year. The Row for Life team of 2011 will be attempting to set a new British record by achieving this monstrous feat. This years rowing team is lead by Isle of Wight chiropractor, Martin Scotcher.

Martin is a specific McTimoney chiropractor and also a veteran of the last two row for life events in 2009 and 2010 which have always raised funds for the Africa Childrens Development Trust (Registered charity no:1125815).

When Pain Becomes a Disease – Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a problem for many people unfortunately in the world. Chronic pain can be anywhere in the body and you may have heard, for example, or you might be experiencing a chronic neck pain or chronic low back pain.

So what exactly is meant by chronic pain and why does chronic pain occur in our lower backs or necks? I came across a great video today from US paediatric anaesthetist, Dr Elliot Krane, on what chronic pain is in simple terms and diagrams and why pain can become the disease and not just the symptom of a say a neck injury.

How To Stretch & Exercise on an Airplane Flight

I have just recently done a 11 hour long-haul airplane flight, which was so uncomfortable for my back. It got me thinking about an exercise and stretch routine to do on a plane flight. I usually get up and move about on the long-haul flights, but this time I had to sit in the middle … Read more

Should You Drink Coffee or Tea? See The Difference

If your like me you probably always love those articles that look at the latest research into the health benefits of coffee or tea. Personally I’m more of a coffee drinker myself. You can see below a great information graphic on the eternal health question of “The Health Benefits of Coffee versus Tea“.

How Long You Had Pain Poll?

I thought I’d asked this question how long people visiting the chiropractic health blog have had pain since pain relief articles on HealthCog seem to be popular reads. I was right because it was the most popular poll to date. At the end of March 2011 the majority of people had said their pain had only be around less than a week. There were people saying they had been in pain for years.

Rugby Tricks and Skills: Rugby World Cup 2011

It is that time again for Rugby World Cup 2011. I love rugby and came across some cool rugby tricks and skills videos. The world cup of rugby union will be held in New Zealand this time and the build up and taunting has begun.

The All Blacks have started by releasing a video with Sky Sports New Zealand to promote the All Blacks skill competition. In the spirit of rugby the Australian Brumbies team responded to the New Zealand All Blacks tricks video with one of their own. I’d love to see each team in the rugby world cup 2011 response to the rugby tricks videos. Let the games begin.

Plantar Fasciitis: Pain in Foot

Plantar fasciitis is a cause for pain in the foot. Plantar what you may say? Plantar fasciitis affects many patients who have been walking or running incorrectly for a while. They don’t know why their foot, ankle or heel is so sore and especially first thing in the morning. You might even think you have a trapped nerve in your foot or heel, but it is not.

Today I thought I would share some information I found on how to fix plantar fasciitis. There are may options available and I want to look at orthotics for your shoes, taping, soft tissue techniques and exercise stretches that you can do to help your painful feet. Oh and yes I know you probably thought fasciitis was spelt with one “i”, but there are supposed to be to “i’s” it is not a typo.

What Are Your Favourite iPhone Health Apps?

I must admit I do like my iphone and I do like the apps that you can download on the phone from itunes. Well of course I have an interest in the iphone’s healthcare, fitness and medical application categories. So over time I have downloaded some free apps and some paid for apps. Some apps are good and some ok.

So it got me wondering how can I find some of the best iphone health apps out there? So I thought I’d ask you “What’s are your favourite iphone health apps“?

Women’s Handbag Health Concern

Weight of Women Handbag — What is in a Women’s Handbag

I recently came across this video with Dr Oz of Oprah Winfrey TV show fame talking about handbag weights on women’s health. Dr Oz quoted a survey study done by the American Chiropractic Association on the weight ladies carry in their handbags. In the UK a similar research study has been done by department store, Debenhams.

See what Dr Oz says about the weight of a woman’s handbag and how she carries it can affect her back in his show “Handbag Hazards”. Also find out what the average weight of a UK woman’s handbag is and how it has changed over the years by 100%.

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World Health Day 2010

World Health Day 2010 starts today 7 April and runs till 11 April 2010. This years World Health Day theme is “1000 cities, 1000 lives”. The aim of this year health day are:

1000 cities: to open up public spaces to health, whether it be activities in parks, town hall meetings, clean-up campaigns, or closing off portions of streets to motorized vehicles.
1000 lives: to collect 1000 stories of urban health champions who have taken action and had a significant impact on health in their cities.
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