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 …

The benefits of the sunshine vitamin for you over the Summer

Auckland Chiropractic Centre would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We know this festive season is filled with precious quality time with loved ones, especially outside  in the Summer sun, so please be sun smart and ‘slip, slop, slap’! What may be of interest to you, is that the sun is a great …

Is our quest for healthy eating causing us harm?

Carrie Armstrong’s obsession with “clean” eating began, as it so often does, with good intentions. Struck down by a virus eight years ago, she was bed-bound and unable to lift her head off the pillow. Doctors said there was little more that medicine could do, so to speed up her natural recovery, she began researching alternative remedies and body-boosting diets …

Exercises to Strengthen the Spine

While you can’t actually strengthen your spine, you can strengthen the muscles that surround it, and this thick group of muscles is called the erector spinea. They extend from the base of your head all the way down to the bottom of your back, and are essential for even the simplest of daily tasks. Exercises such as a plank or …

Temporary clinic closure in November

The clinic will be closing from the afternoon of Friday 20th November until Monday 23rd November, as Aaron Huang will be attending a conference overseas. Please refer below to view the changes to the opening hours of the clinic. Outline of clinic closure: Fri 20th November – Clinic open until 12pm Mon 23rd November – Clinic closed Tues 24th November – Clinic closed (as …

Tips to overcome poor posture from texting

We all know that texting and driving is dangerous. Texting while driving in cars and trucks causes over 3,000 deaths and 330,000 injuries per year, according to a Harvard Center for Risk Analysis study.  And texting while walking leads to even more injuries per mile. You may have thought that using your smartphone while sitting or standing still was the …

How does sleep posture affect our brain health?

SLEEP POSTURE AFFECTS SPINAL AND BRAIN HEALTH ­ NEW RESEARCH PROVIDES FURTHER EVIDENCE OF CHIROPRACTIC BENEFITS. Good sleeping posture may be more important for overall health than previously thought, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA). New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience earlier this month, shows that body posture may affect the efficiency of the brain and spinal …