Everyone loves a good sleep, whether it’s sleeping for a solid 12 hours or a simple half hour nap in the afternoon, we’ve all been there. But why do we sleep? Do we understand just how much our sleep really affects us?

With the kids going back to school and the rest of us back at work I want to bring posture to your attention. With those heavy school bags and long days in the office, posture is something to be aware of, even during our downtime.

We are always being told to sit up straight, stop slouching and stand tall. But why is good posture important and how do we achieve it?

ollowing on from our blog ‘Why should I take my infant to a chiropractor’ I wanted to write about the benefits of children being seen by a chiropractor, so I started researching and writing and writing and writing. Only to realise that I cannot cover all the benefits children can experience when receiving chiropractic care in one blog! So instead I have decided to break it down and focus on a different benefit each blog;

Many people are guilty 'self-adjusting', whether it be twisting their head to get that ‘pop’ in the neck, getting a bear hug from a friend or stretching over the back of a chair to get that satisfying ‘pop’ in their back to relieve the feeling of stiffness. But is this safe or could this habit be causing long term damage? 

We see a lot of babies at EBC and subsequently talk with parents who are trying to make the best decisions for their precious little ones. There is so much information for new parents to filter and digest when it comes to parenting that it can become overwhelming. Combining this with the busy lives we live it is challenging to find information that we can rely on. The author of Well Adjusted Babies and Ticklish, Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani is a fantastic resource for parents wanting a holistic approach to raising healthy, happy and resilient children.