PS. thanks and credit is given to a patient of mine for sending me this picture.

Have a great week💪free from interference.

The healing process

https://www.aspirehappyness.co.za/blog/chiropractic/healing-process

Intellectual article on the process of healing.

Read the article on the website.

One of Newton’s law says “no energy can be created nor destroyed, only transferred from one medium to another”. 
In body terms that means to be stress free is impossible however you can transfer the energy of stress from one medium to another. 

For most people in stress they hold tension and the pressure in their neck, shoulders and or lower back. 
Can you imagine transferring that energy to your abdominal muscles and gluteal muscles which are more adapted to handling it!

The abdominal muscles consist of 4 layers of muscles and their main functions asides for cosmetically having a 6-pack: 
- decompression of the spine
- maximise metabolism
- supports the abdominal organs
- promotes digestion
- facilitates circulation
- aids in breathing

Would you benefit from training them?

Busy mind? Defrag your brain!

https://aspirehappyness.co.za/blog/happyness/busy-mind-defrag-your-brain

New article on the website; find time to clear your mind as you start the new week.

Simple explanation - a patient visits the chiropractor with a fairly long standing issue. 
The chiropractor determines that it took 10 phases of dysfunction and interference to get the person to the point of current issue however the chronic pain and symptoms only occured after the last 4 phases. 

What do you choose?
1) simply unwind the last 4 phases and feel better
Or
2) do the corrective work to clear all 10 phases

Primary Foot Series

When considering training and reconditioning your body, muscles, ligaments and tendons...
Do 12 000 steps per day
Learn how to move your body - pushups and squats are the best
Be able to stretch your body in all directions. 
Get moving.

There are three types of stress responses: 
1) the fight - these are those whose natural response is to get angry and aggressive; go looking for trouble
2) the flight - these that wish to run away from stress; attempt to back away from trouble
3) the freeze - these are those who get the stunned; shocked response...loose all control over their body. They usually get hugely emotional as well

Which are you?

There is an ability to consciously over-ride the stress response...those that feel their normal stress response but consciously downregulate it in favour for something more effective and accurate. This is what is seen in highly trained athletes and military service. 

It is important to know what is your natural response. So the next time you in a stressed state, you can be aware of how you responding and work consciously to change it for a better outcome. 

Have an adaptive week.

50% of your body weight is absorbed as the arch of the foot. Make sure you have full effective feet function. 
1) can you flex your ankle without flexing your toes?
2) can you point your ankle and flex your toes? 
3) can you lift your big toe but allow all the other toes stay down?
4) can you lift all your toes and leave your big toe down?

The nerve to the uterus have their origin from the lumbar spine (lower back); it is a very common response to spinal issues that ladies have issues related to their uterus and monthly cycles.  

A very common associated benefit to chiropractic care is reduction in pelvic pain during or before a monthly cycle. 

Let me know if you have found that benefit?

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Aspire Happyness Cozy Bag; R150 Special offer before the next cold front.

I had a refreshing swim in the pool today! All the kids were swimming so I gave it a go. Awesome to stimulate your metabolism. 

It reminded me of this interesting character - https://www.wimhofmethod.com

I have been doing the cold shower everyday for the last two years and I really find it beneficial. 

Have a energy filled week!

The art of starting again.

Have a great weekend.

Basics of movement 
1) great posture regardless of the exercise
2) never hold your breath
3) 12 000 steps per day
4) warm up and cool down
5) strength and flexibility
6) challenge if you can adapt; be gentle if you only compensate
7) work to maintain alignment and symmetry
8) slow controlled full range movements far greater than short, fast uncontrolled
9) regulate your heart rate with your breathing
10) know your goals; your reason why you training
11) train dynamically and wholistically

Nice breathing pattern to practice - can you:
breathe in for 5 seconds
Hold in for 5 seconds
Breathe out for 10 seconds
Hold out for 5 seconds? 

If you can double it...if you cannot; half it. 

tell me what you can manage?

When making decisions about your health goals; do not simply put pain free as the goal.

Rather consider: 
1) the areas and activities of life that are not currently easy to perform
2) the areas and activities of life that you currently actively avoid because of your pain and problem
3) the upcoming life events that you need to get ready for physically

This motivation allows you to succeed and actually make a sustainable change in life.

Thanks for your responses seems like a lot of people wish to know how to journal effectively.