Home Care Procedures
What you do at home and at work can have profound effects on your recovery. We’ll provide you with some direction so you can play an active role in the healing process. We adjust your body - you adjust your lifestyle! Your NIP practitioner, chiropractor or massage therapist my make recommendations that will help you get the most out your care and help you live your most Vibrant Life.
Some of these home care procedures may require forming new habits. Others will require an investment of your time or money. Those who act on our suggestions often report faster progress and more satisfaction with their care.
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Spinal Hygiene Exercises
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Prolonged sitting, inactivity, sleeping face-down, and poor posture are common in most peoples lives. Just like good oral hygiene, good spinal hygiene requires regular “maintenance” — exercises, stretching, and relaxations that offer relief from the rigors of daily life.
Please use the links below for printable versions of the basic and advanced spinal hygiene exercises.
(Make sure you consult your chiropractor before beginning any of these exercises.)
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Meditation
Meditation helps to reduce stress levels and alleviate anxiety. If we can reduce the level of stress in our lives many health benefits follow. Practising meditation techniques enables us to have a deeper understanding and connection with our inner self. Use the link below to help get you started.
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Fish Oil Supplement
Fish oil has a great impact on our body. The Omega-3 essential fatty acids can help with weight loss, skin care, vision and memory improvement and boosting your immune system as well as many other health benefits.
Please use the link below to find out why we recommend you take an Omega 3 fish oil supplement.
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Green Smoothies
Smoothies made with raw, leafy green vegetables have become a popular health trend in recent years. Green smoothies are good sources of essential minerals and vitamins. Smoothies are easy to digest, keep you hydrated, increase your energy, get your skin glowing, and much, much more.
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If you would like to find out more about the importance of green smoothies including some of our favourite recipes please click on the link below.
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Proactive Birth
For some ideas and an introduction to NOT lying on your back during labour. Please use the links below for printable versions of the Proactive Birthing exercises.
(Make sure you consult your chiropractor before beginning any of these exercises.)
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Epsom Salts
The wonders of Epsom Salt have been well known for hundreds of years and unlike other salts, Epsom Salt has beneficial properties that can soothe the body, mind and soul. Some of the countless health benefits include relaxing the nervous system, curing skin problems, soothing back pain and aching limbs, easing muscle strain, healing cuts, treating cold and congestion, and drawing toxins from the body.
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One of the simplest ways to ease stress and stress-related problems is to soak in a tub full of hot water with a few cups of Epsom Salt. We stock Epsom Salts at the Vibrant Life Centre, so please ask us if you want to know more.
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We are passionate about helping you to overcome health challenges and live a proactive healthy life.
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