Bearsden Chiropractic Clinic

11/08/2026

This is such a tasty vegetarian meal and hardly any effort.
Guest it could also be a side dish and served with chicken or fish.

08/08/2026

Who is going to watch? Got the glasses?
( the next one is in 90 years time I believe)

🌘 Glasgow is about to witness its biggest solar eclipse in a generation!

On August 12, around 91% of the Sun will be covered, creating an eerie near-twilight over the city in one of the most spectacular sky events the UK has seen in decades.

We've rounded up the best places in and around Glasgow to catch the eclipse – plus the important safety advice you'll need before looking up. 🌞🕶️👇

06/08/2026

The L5/S1 joints are very often involved in mechanical lower back pain.
This area handles heavy body weight and a lot of movement making it susceptible to mechanical back pain……luckily we are good at treating those injuries 👍🏼

31/07/2026

The saying "You are what You eat" means that your health and energy depend on the food you put in your body.
Similar famous sayings include "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are" and "Man is what he eats".Origin and History: First written in French by Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1826: "Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es".Written in German by Ludwig Feuerbach in 1864: "Der Mensch ist, was er ißt".Made popular in English during the 1930s by nutritionist Victor Lindlahr.
Similar Food Sayings:
-Eat well, feel well
-Good food gives you a strong body and good mood
-An apple a day keeps the doctor away
-Eating healthy fruit stops you from getting sick
-Food is fuel: You need good nutrition to power your day.

29/07/2026

Glasgow is a great city but sometimes especially on a sunny day it’s just lovely to go for a day out.
What’s your favourite place to ‘escape to’ for a day/ weekend trip?

26/07/2026

There is no doubt that your spine plays a crucial role and is very important for your body.
It protects you spinal cord and supports your body weight while being flexible and allowing you to move ( with a little help from your chiropractor;)

Fun & Fascinating facts about your spine:

1. Your spine is more flexible than you think
Your spine is so flexible that if you separated it from the body, it could be bent to form ⅔ of a complete circle.

2. Spine functions independently of the brain
Your brain is connected to the spinal cord. However, the spinal cord doesn’t take all commands from the brain and it had the ability to send direct signals to the muscles. A good example of this is a muscle spasm, where reflex signals that cause movement don’t come from the brain.

3. Smoking affects the spine and increases back pain
The study shows that smoking is associated with an increased risk of back pain. Studies has found that current smokers who smoked more ci******es per day had a higher prevalence of back pain.”. In short, Ni****ne decreases your blood flow and circulation , thus, it delays healing of an injury and decreases bone strength. This should be another reason to quit smoking!

4. Your spinal cord can store a memory for pain
An interesting fact about the spine is that when you experience severe pain, for example by slamming your hand with a door, then not only your brain will remember it, but your body will too. The neurons in your spinal cord carry pain signals to the nerves in your injured hand for a few days. Therefore, your hand will feel more sensitive, so even a light touch will stimulate an unpleasant and disagreeable reaction.

This happens because your spine carries a memory for pain. Furthermore, since your spine has a great memory, you should treat it correctly from an early age and take care of it…. : Control your posture, do exercise and stretch your back muscle to enjoy the long-term health of your spinal cord.

5. Humans and giraffes have the same amount of vertebrae in the neck
We know it is hard to believe, but both humans and giraffes have seven cervical vertebrae in our necks.

6. Did you know you are taller in the morning and… in space?
Astronauts who return from space are 3 percent taller than prior to the departure. They are taller due to lack of gravity and their cartilage discs expand in microgravity.

You are taller in the morning because your spine has 8 hours without the downward pull of gravity. The rest also let’s the cartilage in your vertebral discs plump up, which makes you taller!

24/07/2026

Smoothies offer key health benefits including increased nutrient intake, better digestion, and easier hydration.
When made with whole foods, they provide a fast way to consume vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Main Health Perks:
-Nutrient Boost: Blending fruits and leafy greens like spinach or kale delivers a concentrated dose of vitamins C and A, plus disease-fighting antioxidants.
-Digestion and Gut Health: Retained fiber from plant foods supports regular bowel movements, while added yogurt or kefir introduces probiotics for a healthy gut.
-Satiety and Weight Control: Incorporating proteins (like Greek yogurt or nut butter) and healthy fats helps control hunger and keeps you full longer.

*Potential Pitfalls:
High Sugar Content as blending fruit releases free sugars that can spike blood sugar if the drink is too fruit-heavy.
Adding some veg like spinach and celery really helps add nutrients without raising blood sugar.

23/07/2026

My dog Emmie is just daft. Anything you put on the floor/ground she will immediately sit on.
This time it made me smile and gave my a fun photo opportunity 🐶 📷 🙄😆

19/07/2026

Who has been to the Kelpies?
What did you think?
If you haven’t been -go!

The Kelpies 😲

18/07/2026

They will never know…