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Hi There!

We are Drs Regan and Megan Osborne - qualified Chiropractors. A husband and wife team at Byron Bay Chiropractic Centre.

Our favourite things are making coffee, swimming at the beach and adjusting people. As Chiropractors, our greatest joy is working with people to achieve their health goals.

Both of us have enjoyed Chiropractic care for many years, and are continually inspired by the power of the nervous system and the body. It was Hippocrates who said “the greatest of human blessings is health” and we couldn’t agree more. We consider your health to be your greatest asset.

Have a little scroll around, to find out a bit more about what we do.

We look forward to seeing you in the clinic!

Regan & Megan

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where we share our life by the sea

H A Y F E V E R “Hay fever” is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which means an 'allergy that affects the nose'. Hay fever is caused contact with allergens, such as pollens, dust mite, moulds and animal hair. Most people associate hay fever with spring, when grass and flower pollens are at their peak. This is known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or spring hay fever.  However, hay fever can occur at any time of the year. When symptoms occur all year round, this is known as perennial allergic rhinitis. Perennial allergic rhinitis is usually caused by a reaction to allergens around the home, such as dust mites, moulds, animal hair or fur, or occupational allergens. A health professional should be consulted if you are having symptoms for an extended period of time to find the underlying cause. Some symptoms include: * sneezing * a runny or stuffy nose * itchy ears, nose and throat * red, itchy or watery eyes * headaches * foggy, heavy head So, why do we get hay fever? Your nose acts as a filter for your airways. The nasal passage is lined with tiny hairs and mucus, these act to trap dust, pollens and other microscopic particles. When a particle gets trapped in the nose, such as pollen, it can cause an allergic reaction if the body thinks that it is potentially harmful 😪 An allergic reaction means the immune system treats a harmless substance as if it is dangerous, and launches an ‘attack’. The nasal passages become inflamed and more mucus is produced! 🤧
Another popular spring time topic! Living in a sub tropical climate, in Byron has its own set of challenges☀️ 🌴 . The many native plants are beginning to open up, releasing pollens. The gusty winds are picking up the particles and spreading the love, far and wide. This isn’t unique to our area though- hay fever is a common complaint throughout Australia. Over the next few posts, we’ll explore seasonal hay fever and what you might be able to do about it!
Liver loving food 4: Liver – chicken and grass fed cow liver is rich with vitamins A and B, folic acid, choline, iron, copper, zinc, chromium, and CoQ10. In fact, it’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods that you can eat. Liver loving food 5: Beetroots – high in vitamins and minerals, they also have a great cleansing effect and contain large amounts of anti oxidants. Liver loving herbs: Dandelion- can buy tea, leaves and stems from the health food shop (or harvest organic ones from your yard). They are high in vitamin C, which helps with mineral absorption, reduces inflammation and prevents the development of disease. Milk thistle - As a liver support and aid, milk thistle is a powerful detoxifier. It helps rebuild liver cells while removing toxins from the body that are processed through the liver. There’s many studies that show this is a powerful herb for the liver, even in severe diseased states! draxe.com/health/article/liver-disease
Liver loving food 2: Sweet potato - One sweet potato contains nearly 700 milligrams of potassium! It’s also rich with vitamins B6, C, D, magnesium and iron. Liver loving food 3: Bananas - Containing 470 milligrams of potassium, banana is also great for supporting the liver and overcoming low potassium levels. draxe.com/health/article/liver-disease
Foods that support the liver: Straight off the bat here, we’re going to talk about organic foods. I know this can be expensive and hard to access in some areas, but eating organic produce is very important for liver health. By now you know that your liver pays the price for a diet that’s high in chemicals, pesticides and other toxins. If organic is out of your budget - focusing on buying organic versions of the “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables,” (12 fruits and veg that have highest chemical exposure) so you can dramatically lower your intake of agricultural chemicals. Liver loving food 1: Ginger root – aids in digestion and helps quicken toxin elimination processes. 📷 @environmentaltoxinsnerd
Last week we took a deep dive into the topic of liver health. We didn’t get to cover foods that support the health of our liver, so this week that’s what we’ll be exploring! The liver performs hundreds of functions and processes. It’s the powerhouse of detoxification and breaking down foods and substances. If you want to learn more about liver functions, with specific details, head back to the last 3 posts and have a scroll!
🍏OVERALL LIVER HEALTH🍏 Below are some recommendations to avoid liver damage or disease. This topic is so broad we didn’t get to touch on liver foods and nutrition, we will cover that next time. Diet: As the liver is responsible for digesting fats, consuming too many can overwork the organ and disturb it from other tasks. Support: Specific herbs and nutrition can support the liver. See your naturopath or dietician for information tailored to you. Weight: Obesity is linked to fatty liver disease. Moderate alcohol intake: Moderation, moderation. When the liver breaks down alcohol, it produces toxic chemicals, such as acetaldehyde and free radicals. How much? For serious damage to occur, it takes the equivalent of a litre of wine every day for 20 years in men. For women, the threshold is less than half of that. Avoiding illicit substances: smoking & illicit drugs can overload the liver with toxins. Caution when mixing medications: Some prescription drugs, alcohol and natural remedies can interact negatively when mixed. Limit contact with chemicals. Beware of aerosol cleaners, insecticides and other toxic chemicals. If you have contact, be sure to stay in well-ventilated areas. Wear gloves, long sleeves and a mask. Travel: be aware if you are traveling to an area in which hepatitis A or B might be a concern. Malaria grows and multiplies in the liver, and yellow fever can lead to liver failure. See your medical doctor for more details about this, for the specific area you are visiting. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305075.php
🍏 LIVER STORAGE + FUNCTIONS🍏 (seriously read this, the functions are amazing!): The liver carries out over 500 processes and functions! Including: ✨Bile production: helps break down and absorb fats, cholesterol, and some vitamins. ✨Absorbing and metabolizing bilirubin: Bilirubin is formed when haemoglobin (oxygen carrier in our blood) is broken down. ✨Iron storage: The iron released from bilirubin is stored in the liver or bone marrow, and re-used to make the next generation of blood cells. ✨Supporting blood clots: Vitamin K is necessary for the creation of blood clots. If the liver does not produce enough bile, clotting factors cannot be produced. ✨Carbohydrates: are stored in the liver, where they are broken down into glucose. They are stored as glycogen and released whenever a quick burst of energy is needed. ✨Vitamin and mineral storage: The liver stores vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12. Sometimes it can keep several years' worth of vitamins is held as a backup! ✨Filters the blood: The liver filters and removes compounds from the body, including hormones, such as estrogen and aldosterone ✨Filters toxins: from compounds from outside the body, including alcohol and other drugs. ✨Immune function: has cells destroy any disease-causing agents that might enter the liver through the gut. ✨Produces hormones that regulate blood pressure and prevent leaking blood vessels. 📷 @etsy Reference: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305075.pho