Why They Matter in Early Childhood Development Primitive reflexes are the automatic movements babies are born with, such as the startle reflex, rooting reflex, or grasp reflex. These early reflexes help with survival in the first weeks of life and are part of normal brain and nervous system development. As babies grow, these reflexes usuallyContinueContinue reading “Understanding Primitive Reflexes”
Category Archives: Hormones
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy: Supporting Comfort and Balance Naturally
Pregnancy and Postural ChangesDuring pregnancy, many people notice changes in posture, balance, and movement as their body adapts to support a growing baby. These changes are a natural part of pregnancy, and everyone experiences them differently. Chiropractic Care During PregnancySome people choose to see a chiropractor during pregnancy to support their comfort and well-being. TheContinueContinue reading “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy: Supporting Comfort and Balance Naturally”
Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)
At Caring Hands Chiropractic in Bowral, we are proud to offer Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) as part of our holistic approach to health and well-being NET is a powerful, mind-body therapy that addresses the connection between emotional stress and physical health. By integrating NET with our chiropractic care, we provide a unique and effective wayContinueContinue reading “Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)”
Postpartum Recovery
I’m feeling compelled to write this post following the birth of my second child. I went into his pregnancy at a high level of health; however, following a significant post-partum haemorrhage, my recovery was not smooth sailing. I had a C-section with both of my bubs, and while the physical recovery from the surgery thisContinueContinue reading “Postpartum Recovery”
Posture and Mental Health
Christmas time can either be a joyous occasion or a stretch of our mental health. The expectations of family, extra financial stress in buying presents, and increase in sugary foods and alcohol all contribute. Below are some coping mechanisms to help deal with this stress by improving our posture. Easy Ways to Boost Mood ThroughContinueContinue reading “Posture and Mental Health”
Safe Movement for Mums
Returning to exercise postpartum can be tough. There are many barriers, including physical discomfort, social isolation, financial constraints, and difficulties in being able to prioritise your health over all the other things on your plate at the time. You also just may not be interested. I get it. I wasn’t either. I was happy inContinueContinue reading “Safe Movement for Mums”
Pregnancy Nutrition
Before we dive into pregnancy nutrition, let’s look at the general nutrition status for Aussies – according to research only 4% of Aussies eat the recommended 5 serves of veggies a day, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of Aussies have a nutritional deficiency, such as iron and Vitamin D deficiencies You can seeContinueContinue reading “Pregnancy Nutrition”
Calmbirth®
Prepares you emotionally, mentally, and physically for birth. Calmbirth® is Australia’s leading and fastest-growing Childbirth Education Program. Calmbirth® takes a very holistic and evidence-based approach to its education with the fundamental underpinning of the program being the Mind-Body-Birth Connection. Pregnant couples and Birth workers alike are educated and reminded in Calmbirth® courses, of the resourcesContinueContinue reading “Calmbirth®”
Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Lack of sleep is a health issue that deserves your attention and doctor’s help. Press HERE to read our Healthy Living Blog post “Sleep Smart : Sleep posture matters!”Image courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Chronic Stress: Is this the new normal?
Stress is something that we all talk about, however, I’m not sure we realise what a profound effect stress has on our health or hidden stress that we may not even consider. Stress arises when environmental demands are perceived as taxing or potentially exceeding one’s own capacity or resources to adapt to them, and thereContinueContinue reading “Chronic Stress: Is this the new normal?”
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