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Learn more about chiropractic, acupuncture, and at-home care through my monthly blog posts.

4 Simple Tips for Supporting Your Immune System This Winter
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4 Simple Tips for Supporting Your Immune System This Winter

Cold and flu viruses are detected year-round. However, these viruses are most common during the fall and winter seasons, peaking between December and February.

Reduced sun exposure, less physical activity, and a holiday season filled with stress, sugar and alcohol can all play a role in weakening your immune system.

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6 Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Maintain Good Posture
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6 Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Maintain Good Posture

It’s important to remember that physical development isn’t just about genetics and puberty. Lifestyle patterns and habits can play a significant role in how kids settle into their adult form.

In this article, I’ll share how you can support healthy development in your child by instilling good posture habits. You’ll get a better sense of why posture matters for their long-term health. You’ll pocket easy tips and exercises that you can start putting into practice with your child today.

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Your self-cracking habit could be worsening your condition.
Office Manager for Dr. Christina Mallinos Office Manager for Dr. Christina Mallinos

Your self-cracking habit could be worsening your condition.

When you're experiencing pain and in a pinch, you may be tempted to take matters into your own hands and "pop" yourself back into place.

In this article, I'll cover why you should avoid self-adjusting and share alternative exercises to carry you through to your next chiropractic appointment.

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How to Calm Your Nervous System Throughout Your Workday
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How to Calm Your Nervous System Throughout Your Workday

Stress is sneaky. Many people do not recognize they are chronically stressed until they experience life-disrupting symptoms.

I'll start by sharing a quick overview of how your nervous system works. Afterwards, you'll learn evidence-based strategies to understand how to calm your nervous system regularly and tackle chronic stress.

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How to Reintroduce Movement to Your Body After Extended Rest
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How to Reintroduce Movement to Your Body After Extended Rest

With gyms and sports facilities closed for over a year, many of us are out of our regular fitness routines.

Simply working from home means you're probably reaching fewer step counts as you commute from your bedroom to the kitchen table instead of your home to the office.

Consider the following tips when you're feeling ready to reintroduce movement back to your body.

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Dr. Christina’s Favourite Golden Milk Recipe
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Dr. Christina’s Favourite Golden Milk Recipe

Golden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

This recipe serves two, so grab your friend and give your body a soothing treat!

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How to Enjoy Your Coffee and Skip the Jitters
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How to Enjoy Your Coffee and Skip the Jitters

I love coffee, but coffee does not always love me. The dark side of caffeine starts with jitters and anxiety, followed by an energy crash shortly after.

Enter bulletproof coffee.

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