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1 Minute Stretch for Students

This one minute stretch that can be done anywhere with a wall is a simple way to address a hunched over study posture. As well as the exercise that Dr Paula demonstrates in the video below, we are running two special offers through to the end of November 2022.

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This one minute stretch that can be done anywhere with a wall is a simple way to address a hunched over study posture. As well as the exercise that Dr Paula demonstrates in the video below, we are running two special offers through to the end of November 2022.

We want to provide you with relevant content for all of our clinic community, so you can use the buttons below according to your preferences.

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Special Offers for Students

As mentioned in the video, we are running two special offers through to the end of November 2022 for all full-time students. Students will receive a $10.00 discount off their standard consultation between now and November 30th for all existing patients of The Chiropractic Domain. Students who have not had care with us before can get 50% off their initial consultation.

More information and terms and conditions can be viewed using the buttons below.

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Clinic Closed Oct 5-9

The clinic will be closed for the second week of the school holidays, so if you're been meaning to make an appointment for yourself or the kids, school holiday appointments will only be available this week.

The clinic will be closed for the second week of the school holidays, so if you're been meaning to make an appointment for yourself or the kids, school holiday appointments will only be available this week.

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Dr Paula will be spending the second week of the school holidays with her children and continuing her recovery after her recent knee surgery. Appointments can be booked online, or by calling us on 8272 4555.

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Lisa is taking leave

Chiropractic Assistant Lisa will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from The Chiropractic Domain after recent changes in her personal life have found her a single parent and needing to step back to support her children and herself.

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Lisa is taking some leave.

Chiropractic Assistant Lisa will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from The Chiropractic Domain after recent changes in her personal life have found her a single parent and needing to step back to support her children and herself.

Dr Paula's daughter-in-law, Tahlia will be taking on a bigger role at the clinic for the time being and some chiropractic assistants from other chiropractic clinics may step in to help too.

Lisa wishes you all well and hopes you stay well in the meantime.

We will miss Lisa greatly, and wish her well at this time. We do hope that she returns to The Chiropractic Domain team when she fells that she is able to.

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Gardening Tips for the Chiropractic Conscious Gardener

Let's look at some of the benefits of gardening you can enjoy physically, mentally and emotionally from just a little time in the garden.

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Gardening has been shown to be beneficial for your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Let's look at some gardening tips to make the most of those benefits and prevent aches and pains afterwards as much as we can.

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Warm up

Gardening can be great exercise, so warming up is essential. You can follow Dr Paula's warm up if you're not sure where to start.

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Heavy lifting tips:

 

Gardening does sometimes mean lifting heavy and awkward objects, so know you limits, ask for help when you need it and make sure to engage your core muscles to prevent injury.

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Ask for help

One of the benefits of gardening is that it can be social, but also a gardening tip is to ask for help. Whether it is to lift a heavy or awkward object, or to keep you company, asking for help when you need it is important for all of us.

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Avoid repetitive postures and movements

Try to vary your bodies position as often as you can. Repetitive movements can lead to strains, especially if the movement is not one your body is used to.

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Stay hydrated!

Being out the in the garden can lead to dehydration from the sun and heat, or just because sometimes you might forget to grab a drink, so keep a water bottle filled and close by while you're in the garden.

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Take regular breaks

Regular breaks can prevent fatigue that may lead to injury. Pausing for a cup of tea, to reapply sunscreen and to stretch is a great idea for every gardener.

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Use the right tools

The right tool for the job can mean the difference between a job done well and a job not completed because you hurt yourself. If you don't have the right tool for the job, borrow from a friend or head to your local hire shop.

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Just being out in the garden has so many benefits both mental and physical! Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and restore side of your nervous system) is essential for mental, emotional and physical resilience, so we strongly advise that everyone gets out into the garden for short bursts, even if you don't have a green thumb.

That being said, if you do find yourself sore and achey after gardening, please book an appointment to adsress the pain, and discuss how we can support your gardening goals without  leaving you in pain.

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Incredible Benefits of Gardening

Let's look at some of the benefits of gardening you can enjoy physically, mentally and emotionally from just a little time in the garden.

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1. Improve Your Mood

 

Gardening, and better yet, just being out in the garden has been shown to reduce stress, improve your mood and reduce the need for pain killers.

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2. Get Some Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a hormone that is essential for strong bones and muscle use by controlling calcium levels. Sunlight is the best natural source of vitamin D.

Just a few minutes (2-10) each day in the mid morning is recommended, but remember to slip, slop, slap, seek, and slide if you're going to be out in the garden for more than that, or in the height of the summer sun!

The body can only absorb a limited amount of vitamin D at a time. Spending extra time in the sun will not increase vitamin D levels - but will increase your risk of skin cancer. Overexposure to UV is never recommended, even for people who have vitamin D deficiency.

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3. Help to Manage Mental Illness

If you have mental illness, 10 minutes in the garden isn't going to cure you alone; but including it in your mental health plan may be beneficial. Both UK and Japanese studies have shown that including "green therapy" into your mental health plan improves relaxation, reduces anxiety and reduces depression.

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4. It is easy exercise!

We are always encouraging movement and exercise and looking for ways to add extra movement to our day. Getting a work-out in the garden can be as gentle or as  intense as you like. If you're up to it a big building and planting project means heavy lifting, lots of squats and lots of steps. If you're looking for a gentle workout, a gentle walk in the garden is beneficial too!

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5. Can lead to healthier food choices

Is there any better feeling that harvesting and eating your home grown herbs, fruits and vegetables? They taste better than shop bought, and though sometimes they might be uglier than their shop counterparts, but the feeling of accomplishment is amazing.

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6. Get the family together

Gardening can be social! Hang out with your family away from the TV, or if they aren't into gardening with you, community gardens are all over Adelaide and they're a great way to interact with others with similar interests.

Check out the Goody Patch in Goodwood.

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7+ Reduce stress, fear, anger and sadness, as well as reducing blood pressure, pulse rate and muscle tension

Just being out in the garden has so many benefits both mental and physical!

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and restore side of your nervous system) is essential for mental, emotional and physical resilience, so we strongly advise that everyone gets out into the garden for short bursts, even if you don't have a green thumb.

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References

  1. Thompson R. (2018). Gardening for health: a regular dose of gardening. Clinical medicine (London, England), 18(3), 201–205. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.18-3-201
  2. Betterhealth.vic.gov.au. 2021. Vitamin D - Better Health Channel. [online] Available at: <https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/vitamin-d> [Accessed 1 September 2021].
  3. The Statesman. 2021. Can gardening be an effective way to fight depression? - The Statesman. [online] Available at: <https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/can-gardening-effective-way-fight-depression-1502968258.html> [Accessed 1 September 2021].
  4. Wahl, D., Villinger, K., König, L., Ziesemer, K., Schupp, H. and Renner, B., 2017. Healthy food choices are happy food choices: Evidence from a real life sample using smartphone based assessments. Scientific Reports, 7(1).
  5. Greater Good. 2021. How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative. [online] Available at: <https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_makes_you_kinder_happier_more_creative> [Accessed 1 September 2021].
  6. Soga, M., Gaston, K. and Yamaura, Y., 2017. Gardening is beneficial for health: A meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine Reports, 5, pp.92-99.
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CA Stephanie

Today we have Stephanie helping us out as Lynne and Lisa can't be here. If you haven't met he before, Stephanie is Dr Paula's 13 year old. She has been a helper to us in the past, but this is the first time on her own, so please be patient.

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The REAL New Year

 

 

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Have you made resolutions and set goals and never quite fulfilled them?You're not alone!

We're here to help!We are running an interactive workshop in both of our clinics called;"The Real New Year"It's all about setting SMART goals and taking steps to achieve them.

Now, it's not all affirmations and hoping.We are going to share with you the science behind why reaching goals can be difficult and how to overcome that.

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Did we mention that it's free?!?

Free Workshop, but limited spaces, so be sure to book your places!

 
We will also introduce you to our new ongoing support programcoming up in March"The 40 Day Flip"

Click the video's for more information fromDr Paula in Goodwood and Dr Ashley in Mt Gambier

 

 

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