Safety tips for beginners in bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is an extreme fitness discipline that pushes those who choose it to the maximum limits of what the human physique can endure. Although bodybuilding can be extremely rewarding, it is also very challenging and can even be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken. Read on to find out how to start your bodybuilding journey safely and successfully:
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When Should You See a Dermatologist?
A look at how dermatologists detect and treat various forms of skin cancer, including melanoma
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Animal Therapy
When many of us think of having animals in our homes and for companionship, it is likely that we haven’t thought of them being used as a form of therapy to those suffering from depressio
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Top tips for naturally beautiful nails
There’s nothing classier than clean, healthy nails. How can you keep yours in tip-top shape? Follow these simple guidelines to find out, and start your nail care regime today:
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Ayurveda: a mind-body health system
Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in India and continues to be practised today as a popular mind-body health system. Ayurveda is more than just a treatment plan and can be described as a ‘science’ or ‘philosophical’ approach to life. The name ‘Ayurveda’ literally means 'science of life’.
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Body Building
Bodybuilding Most of us may believe that we have an understanding of bodybuilding – a parade of men and women with muscles beyond our wildest dreams. Regardless of your opinions on body building, it cannot be denied that the men and women who do it have dedicated their lives to reaching very specific goals. A bodybuilder is not just somebody who trains in the gym and has a muscular physique – a bodybuilder is somebody who competes in bodybuilding competitions. Bodybuilding is an exercise technique that is purely based on intense resistance th
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Doulas
Doulas are trained birth companions who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to women and their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
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20 Different Yoga Practices
Yoga encompasses a diverse array of practices, each offering unique benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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Child Welfare and Protection: The Crucial Work of Social Workers in South Africa
Social workers in South Africa play a vital role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Learn how these dedicated professionals provide emotional support, ensure safe living environments, and advocate for children’s rights to create a brighter future.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy. With cupping therapy becoming an increasingly popular form of massage, you may have heard about the technique through the grapevine. However, this newly popular technique has actually been practiced since ancient Chinese, Middle Eastern and Egyptian periods. Cupping Therapy is a practice that has emerged itself into our current times and proves to hold many benefits. What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy is a massage technique that makes use of specially crafted cups. These cups may be made out of glass, silicone, bamboo
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Aesthetic Physicians
Aesthetic Physicians An Aesthetic Physician is somebody who specializes in procedures that are based around cosmetic desires. A patient seeking an Aesthetic Physician is one that wishes to have something removed from their body for aesthetic reasons as opposed to medical reasons. These issues may include scars, moles, and signs of ageing, cellulite, body fat or even body hair. Aesthetic Medicine can include dermatology, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery but can also include a variety of non-invasive procedures such as chemical peels
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Remedial Therapy
Remedial Therapists Although learning techniques are becoming more flexible and inclusive of children from different learning strengths, it is also very possible that your child may be unable to reach their full potential in the classroom. Remedial Therapy is recommended to children who suffer from certain learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, ADD or perhaps even just need a little extra help and attention. Remedial Therapy has often come to be associated with children that are disruptive, difficult or lazy. It should be noted, howev
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Pole Dancing as a Powerful Form of Fitness in South Africa
Pole dancing has transcended its origins to become a respected and highly effective form of fitness and artistic expression in South Africa
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A beginner’s introduction to the Alexander Technique
In 1890, Frederick Matthais Alexander pioneered the Alexander Technique after developing a serious case of voice loss that doctors found impossible to diagnose. After exploring several theories, Alexander realized that he himself had been unknowingly damaging his vocal chords while speaking due to the particular ways in which he stood, moved his head, or tensed his body while speaking.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a popular and well sought after form of physical therapy or rehabilitation that deals with restoring movement to people who have been affected by an injury, sickness or a disability. A physiotherapist assist patients through exercise and movement as well as generally educating patients on how their body works and how to take care of it or prevent further injury. Physiotherapy is a science-based practice that not only focuses on physical rehabilitation, but also places a large amount of focus on teaching their
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Colour Therapy
Colour Therapy Like most forms of energy healing, Colour Therapy focuses on the healing, cleansing and balancing of the seven chakras. There is research to show that Colour Therapy can be traced back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Indian cultures. So, how does colour relate to energy? Colour is energy. Colour is light that is created through varying wavelengths, giving each colour in the chakra spectrum its own individual energy. The colour spectrum involves seven colours – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. All of these
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How to minimise your risk of injury in boxing class
Boxing is a rigorous, high contact sport in which participants face a high risk of injury. The risk of being injured while boxing is not restricted to matches, as training sessions can also pose a threat when done without paying heed to important safety measures. Read on to find out what you need to do to ensure you are being safe and smart when improving your boxing skills:
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