Florentien Leurs, Chiropractor

19/03/2024

Sprouted seeds are an incredible source of nutrition, only take a matter of days to grow and are inexpensive too. It's such an easy hack to upgrade your health!

Humans don't have the enzymes to break down phytates, but the sprouting process (which we humans have done for thousands of years, until recently) helps the plant release minerals that otherwise can't be absorbed easily. 💪

1 cup of sprouted broccoli seeds has the same nutritional benefits as 50 cups of broccoli. Incredible, no?!

I quite enjoy the process of soaking the seeds overnight, putting them in a tray, flushing them with water a few times a day, and then 3-4 days later, voila, ready to eat 😎 ! Go on, give it a go!

27/02/2024

After several decades of wearing pretty but narrow shoes 👠 , my feet need some TLC! I wear my toe spacers during all strength training and when I put my feet up in the evenings. I have noticed better balance during single leg exercises, squats, lunges etc. My goal is to reduce risk of bunions, improve mechanics of the whole lower limb 🦵, and also reduce the risk of spraining my ankle during running on uneven terrain. Most of the shoes I now wear have a lovely wide toe box 👌

12/01/2024

Whether you’re trying to improve blood sugar control, because you experience sweet cravings or get jittery when you haven’t eaten for a little while, or whether you’re prediabetic or diabetic, a little apple cider vinegar goes a long way.

1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, diluted in a glass of water or other beverage, taken on an empty stomach or before a meal.

Make sure your apple cider vinegar is raw and that it’s fermented or contains live mother. Start with 1/2-1tsp and build up to 2tsps as your body is getting used to it.

A similar but more expensive option, is taking a bitter melon supplement before a meal.

11/01/2024

Low Level Laser Therapy, often used as part of your chiropractic treatment, can help speed up your recovery.

10/01/2024

The most essential of all supplements this time of the year!

To know what is the best dosage for you, you need to know your Vitamin D level first. For an easy, do-it-from-home finger prick test, go to https://www.vitamindtest.org.uk/. They cost £31 per test.

22/11/2023

Children are meant to be on the move!

Even grown ups are not meant to be sitting every day, especially not always in the same position.

Having your work desk set up ergonomically is great, but movement and variety of sitting positions is even more important.

Which position will you try out today :)?

12/01/2023

Because of my own experience, I know how much chronic headaches can get you down, which is probably why I enjoy treating them so much! I’ve included a few simple stretches - give them a try if you’re suffering at the moment. Any questions, get in touch!

20/12/2022

Sometimes playing in the snow takes priority over producing an informative post 😁😲

15/11/2022

Have you ever thought about the way you breath? It really does matter! Breathing properly affects immune function, energy levels, sleep quality, aches and pains and a whole lot more.
The first step is figuring out which way you breath - through the mouth or through your nose?
If you think you're a mouth breather, we need to figure out why. Is it a blocked nose, is it "narrow sinuses", is it a stress or anxiety response or just a habit you developed? Bring it up next time you're in for some advice!

20/10/2022

19/10/2022