The impact of cortisol imbalance and what you can do
Cortisol is commonly referred to as our stress hormone. It is produced when we face a real or perceived stressor. Cortisol is the hormone that allows glucose to be released from our cells so it can power the heart and muscles to take action. Traditionally that meant running from a sabre tooth tiger or surviving […]
How to incorporate incidental exercise into any busy schedule
It isn’t news that you need to exercise. We’ve all heard the benefits of exercise for mental and physical health. The benefits exercise has on our relationships or on our concentration. We all know we should be exercising more and sitting less, but how does the everyday person actually do that when they are already […]
The importance of movement for oral health and how sprinting can help
We want people to move. Movement is what we are designed to do. At SHDC, we see the detrimental effects that poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle has on our patient’s every day. What has posture got to do with dentistry you may ask? Well, poor posture can create tension in the muscles of the head, neck […]
What can we learn from the Blue Zones and how to apply it
You may be familiar with the term Blue Zones – areas around the world where people live the longest. People reaching the age of 100, 10 x more than the average rate, and appear to be happier while doing so. Dan Buettner and his team studied these zones and found 9 things each of them […]
4 simple tips to improving your morning routine and have a productive day
A good morning routine can set the tone for an awesome and productive day. However with our busy lifestyles we can often become time poor and start sacrificing things like our morning routine. Below are our top tips for starting your day the best way you can: A good morning routine starts the night before. So […]
The Importance of Exercise
Why is exercise important? At SHDC we believe that good health can be achieved through addressing five pillars of health, one of which includes how you move your body. So why is exercise and movement so important? The first reason is because it increases the number of mitochondria in your cells, which are like a battery […]