Blog posts from Vital Body Osteopath Auckland and Massage Therapy Specialists, Milford, Auckland, New Zealand

Tuesday Tip – Socialise Your Way Out of Winter Colds & Blues

29/4/2014

Although we are still wearing our jandals, shorts and singlet’s (yay!), we are staring down the barrel of winter and I have been reading some really interesting research on the importance of social interaction to help get us through colder months in a healthier and happier state. I thought this was perfect timing as many of us will be lucky enough to spend the Easter break with friends and family, and here are just some of the proposed benefits of doing just that:

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Tuesday Tip - Want To Get Skills Like Ours?

22/4/2014

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I have just had the opportunity to be listed on New Zealand College of Massages graduates page and I thought it was a good time to share where I studied. If you have ever thought about learning what Claire and I do - or just have a taste with a weekend course, check out NZCM's link.

If you would like the opportunity to be taught by me (this is particularly targeted at the Physios and PTs with professional development points available) watch this space for tomorrows update!

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Tuesday Tip - Benefits of Massage

15/4/2014

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And you thought you only got massages to get fixed ;-)

Did you know studies show it also increases your ability to learn, reduces stress, improves sleep and helps you to be more happy! Pretty good reasons for you to start seeing massage as an important part of looking after yourself, and not just a 'treat'. So find a time that suits you and start looking after yourself.

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Tuesday Tip - Chair Straddle for Better Posture

8/4/2014

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A couple of weeks ago we talked about maintaining good head posture when at work. Following on from that, is one of my favourite and ridiculously easy tips on how to maintain good back posture when sitting at a desk. You will need to wear pants for this! (unless you are working from home and don’t care).

Here’s how you do it:

Sit normally on your chair
Bring your legs out to either side of the chair
That’s it ;-)

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April Newsletter 2014 - Extended Hours, Jaw Pain & Snoring!

7/4/2014

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What an awesome month we have coming up with Easter and ANZAC day holidays on the horizon. Make the most of them to re-charge your batteries and get you through the pending winter months. We will be open as usual over the Easter break and appointments are already filling.

If you are staying close to home this Easter and would like some treatment, get in fast to secure your spot. If you are travelling, stay safe and have a fabulous time away.

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Tuesday Tip - Forward Head Posture

1/4/2014

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You’d be hard pressed to find anyone these days that doesn't suffer from forward head posture. Our heads are already pretty heavy things (about 4.5- 5kg), and we double that load on our spine for every 2.5cm forward it sits. That’s a lot of extra work our neck, mid and lower back has to deal with. Expect to suffer from chronically tight shoulders, achy upper back and nasty headaches.

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Tuesday Tip – Paleo Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine

1/4/2014

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Happy April Fool’s Day! This weeks Tuesday Tip is kind of a trick in that it feels like you are having fettuccine, but without the pasta! I even managed to get this past my nephew…who was none the wiser.

This is one of my favourite recipes from the Practical Paleo cookbook (a fantastic book!). I make it with frozen shrimps because I am WAAAYY too scared of dealing with legs and heads and things. It’s really quick and easy to make, and you don’t notice the lack of pasta. Any leftover pesto gets eaten with scrambled eggs the next day or tossed through a salad (surprisingly yummy combination).

Click on the link below for details:
http://cookinformycaptain.blogspot.co.nz/2013/05/pesto-shrimp-squash-fettuccine-p.html

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Vital Body Blog

Tuesday Tip – Socialise Your Way Out of Winter Colds & Blues

Tuesday Tip - Want To Get Skills Like Ours?

Tuesday Tip - Benefits of Massage

Tuesday Tip - Chair Straddle for Better Posture

April Newsletter 2014 - Extended Hours, Jaw Pain & Snoring!

Tuesday Tip - Forward Head Posture

Tuesday Tip – Paleo Pesto Shrimp Fettuccine

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