Better Health Practices Newsletter #12
Actionable health advice for all of life’s stages.
Welcome again to our clinic newsletter. We hope you are keeping warm and dry as Winter settles in. Our Bone Health Wellness Workshop was a lot of fun. We had people trying out a weighted vest, and we learned how important jumping is for bone strength.
Did you know that Better Health practices offers acupuncture? Merlene, Ron and Yvaine utilise a combination of acupuncture and dry needling techniques. These techniques can be helpful for a variety of musculo-skeletal concerns. We are often asked what the difference between acupuncture and dry needling is. Read on for a little explainer on these related techniques, as well as another yummy recipe to try. And don't forget that you can book your appointments online. Just head to our website www.betterhealthpractices.com.au and click the link.
Acupuncture vs Dry Needling
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese practice based on the concept of balancing energy (or chi/qi), along pathways called meridians. Needles are placed at specific points to balance this energy and promote overall wellbeing. It is used for a wide range of health conditions, from pain relief to stress management. It takes 4 years of university study to become a registered acupuncturist.
Dry needling, on the other hand, is a modern, evidence-based therapy primarily aimed at relieving muscle pain and tightness. It targets trigger points—knots within muscles—to reduce tension and improve movement. Unlike acupuncture, it does not rely on meridian theory or energy flow.
In short, acupuncture is rooted in traditional medicine and holistic health, whilst dry needling is focused on musculoskeletal treatment. Better Health Practices offers both acupuncture and dry needling techniques through their Chiropractic appointments.
Warm Cauliflower Salad
Cauliflower is a great veggie. It is high in anti-oxidants, contains sulforaphane (great for improving blood pressure and reducing cholesterol), choline (for brain health), and is full of fibre to help feed our microbiome. And the tahini and chick peas add calcium and protein.
1 cauliflower - chopped into florets
1 red onion - chopped into wedges
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
½ bunch parsley or salad leaves.
1 can chick peas, rinsed and drained.
Chick pea spice: 1 tablespoon EVOO, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
Dressing: 1/3 cup tahini, 1/3 cup water, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt.
Yummy!
Bake the cauliflower florets and onion with EVOO and salt and pepper until tender and slightly charred (you can do this in the oven or an air fryer).
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together.
Cover the chick peas with their spice mix and cook in a shallow pan until crispy.
Chop the parsley / leaves, then add the cauliflower and chick peas, then drizzle over the dressing.
Don’t forget that we are more than just a Chiropractic Clinic!
Better Health Practices offers Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Podiatry, Acupuncture, Health Coaching, and Counselling. With nearly 30 years of servicing the local community, we are a trusted voice for sound health advice.
Until next time :)