Conventional cleaning products are often filled with synthetic fragrances, harsh surfactants, disinfectants and chemical residues that linger in the air and on surfaces long after you’ve finished wiping the bench. We use them weekly, sometimes daily. We spray them, inhale them, and they sit on the surfaces our children crawl and play on. While any single exposure might be small, it’s the cumulative load that matters.
The encouraging part is that you don’t need to spend a fortune on boutique “eco” brands to make a meaningful shift. Thoroughly cleaning your home can be surprisingly simple when you understand what actually does the work.
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If February has arrived and your usually easy-going child suddenly feels more emotional, tired, clingy, or reactive — you’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone.
For many families, February is when the wheels wobble a little. The excitement of the new year has worn off, school routines are back in full swing, and children’s nervous systems are quietly trying to catch up.
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Listening to our body sounds simple… but in reality, it’s a skill — and often a hard one to learn.
Our bodies are constantly communicating with us. The challenge is learning how to listen before whispers turn into shouts.
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For many of us, coffee is part of the daily routine. The smell, the warmth, the ritual — and of course the boost that helps us get going in the morning or push through an afternoon slump. But beyond that familiar buzz, what is caffeine actually doing in the body, and why might someone choose to take a break from it?
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Christmas is over, the new year has begun, and school is back, which for most of us means life is meant to be “back to normal”. But after the silly season, finding that sense of normal can feel harder than we expect.
At Your Body Works, we love using this time of year to reset and introduce healthy challenges, something we’ve come to call Feel Good February. It’s a chance to focus on simple, realistic changes that support how our bodies and nervous systems function day to day. Throughout the month, our team will be sharing how they’re making small changes to support their body, diet, and mental health, and how chiropractic care can fit into that picture.
As chiropractors and parents, we know how much change this time of year can bring — especially in the first few weeks — and we’re here to help support families through the transition.
A back-to-school chiropractic check is a chance to look at how your child’s nervous system and body are coping as they settle into the school year
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We’ve put together a few practical tips on what to look for when choosing a school bag, to help set kids up well from the start. We’ve also included some simple setup tips, especially helpful if your child doesn’t have much choice in the bag they’re using.
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Choosing the right school shoe can sometimes be a daunting process for parents. After all,
our kids are going to be spending the majority of their time in this shoe. When choosing the
right school shoe for your child, we want a shoe that will let the foot develop naturally,
especially in their early years.
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Are Growing Pains Really Just Growing Pains?
Growing pains are something most parents have heard of — that aching,
burning or cramping pain in the legs (often both) that tends to strike in the
evening or at night and then disappears by morning. They’re common
between the ages of 3–12 and can come and go over months or even years.
How Primitive Reflexes Can Affect School Performance, Sport, and Confidence
We all know that every child learns and grows in their own unique way but sometimes, challenges with focus, coordination, or even confidence can be linked to something deeper in the way their brain and body are communicating. One often-overlooked factor is retained primitive reflexes
At Your Body Works, we’re passionate about helping people of all ages unlock their potential — whether that’s recovering from injury, enjoying everyday activities without pain, or reaching new sporting goals.
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Is your child just clumsy—or is something else going on?
Proprioception is their body’s sense of awareness, and when it’s out of balance, kids can trip, bump, and tumble more often. Chiropractic care helps support the nervous system so kids can move with more ease and confidence.
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Finding the right way to feed your baby can feel overwhelming. Breastfeeding is the gold standard — it’s uniquely designed for babies, adapts to their needs, and offers countless benefits for both mother and child. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy or always possible.
Personally, I found breastfeeding really challenging. Both my kids had digestive struggles, and after trying everything I could, I ended up mixed feeding with goat’s milk formula and breastfeeding. That combination worked for us, and it made feeding so much less stressful.
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Starting solids can feel a little overwhelming, but with a few simple preparations, you can make the transition smoother (and less stressful) for both you and your baby. Below is a practical, no-fuss checklist based on what worked well for us—plus a few tips I wish I’d known the first time around!
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Quick, Easy & Fuss-Free
These are a few of my favourite foods to have on hand or pre-prepared for those times when I’m short on time
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Dr Christine shares her personal journey as a mum of three — from the challenges of tricky latches and sore days to the small adjustments that made a big difference. This blog offers practical tips for better attachment, positioning, and flow, plus insight into how gentle chiropractic care can support both mum and baby on their breastfeeding journey.
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The First Foods That Matter Most
Introducing solids is such an exciting milestone, it marks the beginning of your baby’s lifelong relationship with food. I still remember the nervous thrill of offering my babies their very first solid bites. One moment you’re holding a tiny newborn, and the next, they’re grasping a piece of avocado with sticky hands and an enormous grin.
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As my baby girl Josie turns one and officially graduates to toddlerhood, I’ve found myself reflecting on her first year—especially the whirlwind that was starting solids. Even though she’s my second baby, I was surprised by how uncertain I felt when it came time to begin. I assumed I’d just do what I did for her big brother… until I realised I couldn’t actually remember how we started solids with him!
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