Eating to Beat Stress

Eating to Beat Stress

Chronic stress can have a negative effect on our physical health as well as our mental wellbeing. It can play a role in our susceptibility to illness and disease, but also in day-to-day functional problems such as pain and stiffness. There are of course many steps we can take to improve our ability to cope […]

Let Food Be Your Medicine – Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke and Type-2 Diabetes

Let Food Be Your Medicine – Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke and Type-2 Diabetes

Increased dietary magnesium has been found to be associated with reduced risk of heart failure, stroke and type-2 diabetes, in a recent published meta-analysis, involving data from more than one million people. These findings support the notion that increasing dietary magnesium might provide health benefits. All cells require magnesium, which helps support the body metabolise […]

Want to ‘Accentuate The Positive And Eliminate The Negative’? Preston Chiropractor James Grey Recommends A Great Video To Help

Want to ‘Accentuate The Positive And Eliminate The Negative’? Preston Chiropractor James Grey Recommends A Great Video To Help

Your brain’s default tendency is to remember negative events. It looks for the bad. This helps us avoid threats but predisposes us to a negative view which contributes to stress. Attention and practise is needed to store positive experiences. Positive affirmations and writing a gratitude journal can help. James found this great video on You […]

Crossing The Emotional Minefield. Talk By Preston Chiropractor Discussing The Nervous System And Practical Techniques

Crossing The Emotional Minefield. Talk By Preston Chiropractor Discussing The Nervous System And Practical Techniques

Louis doing a talk at Brinscall Hall on Tuesday August the 13th, starting at 7.30 (arrive anytime from 7.00 for refreshments). He’ll be discussing aspects of what is known about how the nervous system creates negative emotions and give insights into different techniques which could help, based on what modern science teaches about the brain. The talk […]

Preston Chiropractor Discusses Research - Lancashire's Parents Suffer Impact Of Back And Neck Pain

Preston Chiropractor Discusses Research – Lancashire’s Parents Suffer Impact Of Back And Neck Pain

New research from the British Chiropractic Association finds parents’ back and neck pain in the North West is impacting on childcare. This April 15th – 21st, Chiropractic Awareness Week, Back-in-Action  Chiropractic Clinic in Preston, is encouraging parents to straighten out their approach to back care as new consumer research shows that 82%* of people in […]

Have I Got An Allergy? Preston Chiropractor Discusses Typical Symptoms Of Allergies And Intolerances

Have I Got An Allergy? Preston Chiropractor Discusses Typical Symptoms Of Allergies And Intolerances

Do You Suffer From Dripping At The Back Of The Nose, Bloating, Weight Fluctuations? These can be some of the signs that you may be suffering from an allergy. Chronic allergies can cause a systemic inflammation which makes joint and muscle pain feel a lot worse. It’s also one of the common causes we see […]

Get Healthy Fast? Chiropractor In Preston Reviews What Science Is Starting To Reveal About The Benefits Of Cutting Your Calories

Get Healthy Fast? Chiropractor In Preston Reviews What Science Is Starting To Reveal About The Benefits Of Cutting Your Calories

Scientific research in fasting is starting to suggest that it might help with cancer, reduce the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, Parkinson’s and dementia. Lab studies have shown in animal experiments that reducing calories can delay the onset of age related diseases. Whilst long term calorie restriction has potential health […]

Keep Calm And Carry On! Preston Chiropractor Discusses Ways To Help Keep Your Head ....

Keep Calm And Carry On! Preston Chiropractor Discusses Ways To Help Keep Your Head ….

Helping Improve Your Emotional Wellbeing The gateway to the emotional system in the deeper part of the brain is the Amygdala. It is the watch dog – or area for surveillance and vigilance. It is very active when you are anxious or fearful.   It is part of the “so what” pathway in the brain that helps you […]

Is It All In Our Heads? Preston Chiropractor Discusses How The Brain Works And Affects You.

Is It All In Our Heads? Preston Chiropractor Discusses How The Brain Works And Affects You.

Louis has recently given a talk about the brain, its structure and how it helps create our perception and attention, and what it tells us about ourselves. A brief report of the talk is available from reception or by e-mail at reception@back-in-action.com. It discusses what illusions and brain research tell us about how we come […]

Food For Thought: Preston Chiropractor Discusses Risky Diets For Brain Degeneration

Food For Thought: Preston Chiropractor Discusses Risky Diets For Brain Degeneration

In a study of healthy people, half ate a high fat, high sugar diet and half ate a low saturated fat and sugar diet. After four weeks, those on the unhealthy diet had higher insulin levels and significantly higher beta amyloid levels (linked with Alzheimer’s) and the healthy group reduced both. Eating less sugar and unhealthy […]