6 moves for a healthy back

As the days get darker earlier and the temperature drops, it can be tempting to skip a work out. To help overcome this, here are some exercises you can do inside and at home to help you maintain a healthy spine as we head into the Winter months. To read more on how to do each exercise, simply click on the …

Easter and ANZAC opening hours! We hope you have had a great year so far! Here are our opening hours over this festive season: Friday 25th March (Good Friday): Clinic closed Monday 28th March (Good Monday): Clinic closed Monday 11th April: Clinic open by appointment only as Aaron is away on business Monday 25th April: (ANZAC day): Clinic closed Congratulations Sabrina… Although we …

‘Diet’ food myths busted!

Dieting has become America’s pastime, with about 45 million dieters looking to shed the pounds by spending a total of $33 billion on weight loss products every year. Yet, the weight loss market is filled with companies falsely advertising products as “diet foods,” or healthy alternatives to trim the fat. Evoke’s infographic shows how food labels with the words “diet,” “low-fat,” “gluten-free,” “low-calorie,” and “high-fiber” can masquerade as healthy, if dieters …

The Ultimate Guide To Great Posture!

The way you hold yourself when standing, sitting, or walking can define your appearance a great deal — but it can also impact several aspects of your health, from your respiratory system to your mood. In the age of sedentary living and desk jobs, recent studies have discovered that consistent poor posture can lead to a slew of health issues, …

Sugar: the bittersweet truth

Sugar seems to have developed a reputation as the big bad wolf in relation to health. Medical News Today have reported on numerous studies associating sugar intake with increased aging, cardiovascular disease, obesity and even cancer. Such research has led to many health experts around the globe calling for reductions in recommended sugar intake, with some saying we should cut …

Staff Updates

Congratulations Clarke… We would like to congratulate Clarke for his new role as a Clinic Manager within a Central Auckland acupuncture clinic. At the end of January we sadly said our goodbye to Clarke, due to his position being full-time. We wish him all the very best for his exciting career path ahead! Welcome to our new staff members! At …

Chronic illness: Bad Genes vs Poor Lifestyle

“Lifestyle behaviors and environmental factors account for around 70-90% of cancer cases, according to new research published in the journal Nature. Researchers say up to 90% of cancer cases are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors, such as smoking. The study contradicts a study published in the journal Science in January, which suggested the majority of cancer cases are down …

How does having good posture benefit my health?

‘Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they’re not wrong. Your posture is the foundation for every movement your body makes and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. Murat Dalkilinç gives the pros of good posture.’ To watch …