At Optimal Life Health Centres we focus on bringing cutting-edge ideas about health, wellbeing, healthcare and life. Many of these ideas are fascinating concepts that often fly in the face of the ‘common wisdom’
We proudly suggest that people become more critical consumers of information, that they work to appraise, test, and challenge their own beliefs and the resources or infomration they consume.
We think being outliers is a good thing. Being open to new ideas, and being willing to change our internal dialogue or long-held assumptions is how we grow, change and evolve. How we move toward a better life.
We bring fascinating concepts and topics to your attention to help you explore.
This archive offers articles about fascinating, interesting and at times ‘out-there’ topics for your consideration. We hope you read them and ask us questions if you are challenged by the ideas of have a different take you want to share – we love being challenged ourselves, because it helps us to grow. Just because we have a certain perspective doesn’t mean that it is necessarily ‘right’ and if we’re given the right kind of information we may change our view.
If you are more engaged by a more esoteric or ‘energetic’ explanation of this world, you will likely appreciate the following article. The chiropractic subluxation can be described in many ways; this one has more esoteric overtones: While chiropractic subluxation can be described in very mechanical terms, the meaning of the concept or model of … Read more
What Are They?? Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) – or ‘subluxation’ for short is what Chiropractors call the areas of interference to your nervous system that we locate within your body (most often, but not exclusively in your spine); these areas of interference alter or reduce the communication quality between the cells of your body and … Read more
Correct spinal motion is vital: Correct motion of spinal joints AND their associated tissues, in addition to proper posture are SO important for correct BRAIN FUNCTION and overall health. This is particularly true because a great many brain functions have been linked to movement feedback and the maintenance of our upright position against gravity. As … Read more
Chiropractic is a broad profession There can be differences in the services and clinical interventions offered by different chiropractors. ‘Wellness’ chiropractic is one way to describe how I choose to practice chiropractic. Other terms I could use would be “vitalistic” or “philosophical” which have inter-related meaning and relevance. This variability of what is offered as … Read more
Key #4 is about mental and emotional health, they way we think, communicate, are inspired and engage with ourselves – inside our own heads! Thinking and Feeling as a Vibrant Life Key is as much about common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, general sadness, self-esteem, judgement, grief, guilt, shame, vulnerability, empowerment, confidence, … Read more
Key #5 acknowledges the vital role social connection, tribe and support play in human health and wellbeing. It is about sharing, cooperation, intimacy, involvement, contribution, relationships – primary partner, kids/family, friendships. It looks at ritual, vulnerability, love, nurture, safety, feeling important, belonging, appreciation. And it looks at commitment to others… The Vibrant Life Keys … Read more
Learning about Stress Physiology can help you Live a more Vibrant Life! Stress is a ubiquitous contributor to dysfunction – and knowing more about it can drive different behaviours and choices! Let’s face it – we all have some idea in our minds of what ‘stress’ or ‘being stressed’ means to us. These ideas though … Read more
One of the most critical terms to contemplate and define is the word ‘Health’. The Wellness & Prevention paradigm proposes a very specific definition, which we describe below. It is this definition which inspires and drives our work with chiropractic care and health & wellness coaching. What does it mean to you? To begin the … Read more
Vibrant Life Keys are the framework for us to recognise the requirements we all need to achieve for an ULTIMATE LIFE! Better FUNCTION = Better LIFE These two concepts are synonymous (mutually INCLUSIVE) – you can’t have one without the other! The Vibrant Life Keys are heavily influenced by (and we credit/thank) the following sources: … Read more
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