COVID Babies
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A lot can be said about humanity’s COVID experience, but there is one thing we probably all agree on – it has been very stressful.  Despite our current hardships it appears that we may not have witnessed the worst of the COVID repercussions yet. In an earth-shattering study commented on in the British Medical Journal […]

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A Good Night’s Sleep
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Sleeeeep – oh, the beauty of a good night’s sleep!  Conversely, how lousy do we feel when the night has been an exercise in logrolls and sheep counting.  Of course it is natural to have good nights and bad nights, with daylight savings, heat waves, activity levels and emotional states potentially playing temporary havoc with […]

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Spring, Sun and Sunscreen
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Yippee, spring is here ?! With the gorgeous weather and the unmentionable restrictions easing, we (in the Southern Hemisphere) are so excited for the opportunity to play outside – on the beach, in the bush, in the garden – anywhere, as long as it is in the sun. Of course, with that lovely time outside […]

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Silver lining:
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I have spent many hours reflecting on what positives may come out of this situation for the world as well as what I can do personally to make a positive impact.

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More hugs needed?
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Human touch causes a release of oxytocin, increases parasympathetic activation, improves immune function, mood and brain function.

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How I learned about the lack of cervical lordosis in children
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My understanding at the time was that a typically developing, healthy child should have a cervical lordosis. I almost fell off my chair when I learnt that the cervical curve commonly doesn’t form till the end of adolescence at 14-16 years old.

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How to connect with families in our practices during the busy Christmas period
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Planning ahead to help keep our families sane during this busy season and prioritise their health, including keeping their chiropractic care going.

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How Brexting can affect a mum’s connection with her baby
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It is important that mothers understand what happens at feeding time other than the transfer of nutrients, to facilitate informed decisions about when to use their devices.

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Watch Dorte’s interview with Monika Buerger from Intersect4Life
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I recently had the great honour of being interviewed by the awesome Monika Buerger from Intersect 4 Life. In this interview I share my secret weapon for managing the toddlers in your practice, and no, it does not involve sitting on them!

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Communication dilemma
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Handling difficult conversations when letting it go and not speaking up is not an option.

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