292016Jan
‘Different media, same problems’: Advice from the BCA

‘Different media, same problems’: Advice from the BCA

With reports that young people are spending more time playing and socialising online than watching television, the shift in behaviour still spells as much risk for the posture of young people. Research carried out by research agency Childwise found a ‘tipping point’ where more time is now spent online rather than watching TV. The average…

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202015Nov
Can Walnuts lower the risk of Cardiovascular disease?

Can Walnuts lower the risk of Cardiovascular disease?

A recent study carried out by a number of authors including Dr Michael Falk ,Phd, Life Sciences Research Organization found that consuming tree nuts lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and ApoB, the primary protein found in LDL cholesterol. Dr Falk stated that the study supported the view that tree nuts, such as walnuts, can…

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162015Sep

Research: Comparative effectiveness of spinal manipulation for sciatica

Comparative effectiveness of spinal manipulation for sciatica In 2006, Santilli et al reported that, compared with sham manipulation, active spinal manipulation is more effective at six months at relieving local or radiating pain in people with acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion. A recent network meta-analysis of the many different treatment strategies (Lewis…

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72015Sep
Back to School: Advice from the BCA

Back to School: Advice from the BCA

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is urging parents to think about their children’s posture as part of the preparation for the new school term. Whilst stationary and school books are important, it’s how your child carries them that can have the most impact on their health. According to new research from the BCA, over a…

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