Chat on This

Katie has the low-down on mould, and we think it's especially important given the recent flooding and already damp houses in Auckland with such an unusually wet summer.

She shares with us the impact of mould as a chemical stress on the nervous system, how to be prepared following the floods, ways to combat mould in the home, top cleaning tips that are low-tox and won't make a bad situation worse, and why your chiropractic adjustments are absolutely crucial for supporting your body to detox from any mould exposure.

Here are the resources Katie mentions

Low Tox Life Alex Stuart https://www.lowtoxlife.com/

Ritchie Shoemaker https://www.survivingmold.com/about/ritchie-shoemaker-m-d

A very topical episode

As Auckland enters its second week of a state of emergency declaration following the devastating floods, Katie mindfully breaks this down for us and what effect it really has on our nervous systems. With extraordinary stress comes an extraordinary need for our bodies to be able to respond and keep us alive. 

Katie explores

- What is happening during and after the initial stress response

- How our nervous systems work from this state

- The effect on our health

- What we can do right now in the thick of it that will help

- What we may be experiencing from prolonged periods of intense stress

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Ava and Maddy are our two inspiring guest speakers for this week's Chat

These two are firing, radiant, creative, healthy and expressive individuals - and they tell us how.

On this episode we discuss what's on their minds at this stage of life, what it means to the girls to be healthy, how do they keep their bodies thriving, their chiropractic stories and what they are most looking forward to this year.

There's many reasons we asked these two specifically to join us on the podcast, and one of them is they remind our listeners (including ourselves) how simple health really is. When you encourage empowered approaches from a young age, nurture inborn resiliency, support the way in which our bodies were designed to function and nourish the system that keeps us firing, you really do experience life better than ever before.

The result? Radiant health from the inside out, naturally.

Thank you Maddy and Ava for sharing your wisdom and your magic with us. 

#thisiswherethemagichappensAHC

#betterwithchiropractic

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Caroline is now a life coach and trained mental health youth first aider.  

You can find her at Life Coaching with Caroline Jack and she also works as a life coach at Fettes College, Edinburgh.  

She uses positive psychology to help people unleash their potential as they discover their true purpose in life and enjoy a sense of great achievement.  Caroline has a particular interest in helping adolescents as they navigate life.  Caroline is a mother of three teenagers and has a wealth of experience in really being able to tap into the psyche of adolescents. She provides a safe space for people to discover their true worth and navigate challenging situations.

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We chat to our very own Ryan Julian - AHC legend and champion 10-pin bowling player. Ryan has represented New Zealand across the world stage, competing against both his own age as well as open adult leagues.

He is well-adjusted, firing on all cylinders and shares with us the stories behind his success

Thank you Ryan!

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Parents and teachers will unite over this episode as we discuss the ways in which some teenagers may find learning a challenge, and how best to navigate this.

Our brains are cleverly designed to develop and function based on the way in which they wire together, this process can be supported through your chiropractic care. What we also know about learning, is that it is hugely influenced by sleep, social connection, experiences and creativity.

We discuss the common traits amongst teenagers that tend to include more risk taking behaviour, boundary testing and creative expression. These behaviours are fundamental parts of development and stem from usual brain function. As these processes are occuring, our teenage brains are pruning what is most useful to them and leaving behind what isn't. Because of this, it is fundamental that we create and continually support an optimal environment for the teenage brain to thrive in. We want to encourage creativity, support good nutrition and sleep and ensure the brain and body are in good communication with regular chiropractic adjustments.

This episode is research packed and Katie mentions 2 great books which helped us form the content of today's chat, you can find the links to those below

Daniel Siegel's book Brainstorm https://drdansiegel.com/book/brainstorm/

Barry Corbin's book Unleashing the Potential of the Teenage Brain https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/unleashing-the-potential-of-the-teenage-brain/book230370

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We are always so very proud to be chatting to any of our Advanced Health Chiropractic practice members, and this one is no exception. Chatting with teenage superstar of AHC Nadiya Turk, she gives us insight to the teenage brain and what is top of mind for them.

Nadiya and Katie discuss concerns and stresses for teenagers, how to wire for success and how to amplify the nervous system for the very best teenage experience.

Thank you Nadiya for joining the Chat on This conversations

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By the time we get to the Summer holidays, we're all well ready for a break... kids included!

Having come from what is classically a busy December period with end of year parties, stretched social calendars, late bedtimes and lots of different food to usual... our nervous systems are taxed. Although we all have the ability to heal and handle demanding periods, we need to nurture this inborn capacity in order to thrive and experience good health through this time.

This episode dives into the effects December usually has on the nervous system of kids, how this plays out in health and behaviour, and the best way to keep your kids fit, healthy and rocking this Summer

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Here is one for our busy and active teens and tweens! 

This episode shares the research on what is happening in the brain when we adjust the spine and nervous system, and why that positively impacts the strength and agility of teenagers.

We know that with each adjustment the brain changes. What some may not know however is the positive impact these adjustments have (instantly) on motor control and strength, and why this enhances sporting performance. 

We share the secret weapon (chiropractic care) for sporty kids, why our AHC families book an extra tune-up before competitions and tournaments and the famous athletes who include chiropractic care in their regular schedule. 

Katie shares a number of studies in this field and you can find those at the bottom of these notes

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1388245706014416

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161475410000412

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161475410000813

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161475410003611

https://www.cjaonline.com.au/index.php/cja/article/view/130

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-018-3799-x

This one is a goodie! We discuss all the neurology surrounding sleep, circadian rhythms, influences on sleep and what might be getting in the way.

We share with you why a teenagers sleep needs change as part of normal brain development, and also why they may be more inclined to make riskier choices or poorer decisions without proper sleep.

We understand why they like to stay up later, sleep in longer but still have a huge need for regular bedtime routines and adequate sleep in the hours before midnight.

We know that a major driver of sleep and rest, is a well-balanced nervous system. It is fundamental to good health and supporting our teenagers to live their most optimal and healthy lives. We really cannot express how vital it is that our kids grow up with regular chiropractic care, and the difference this makes to their health and wellbeing. Chiropractic care is our foundation for all growing kids, on top of that we use this episode to best understand what happens in the body when it is able to work as well as it was designed - sleep included!

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