
Aerobics Gyms
Aerobics gyms are fitness facilities that specialize in offering aerobic exercise classes and programs aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall health
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Is Ball room dancing considered a sport and how popular is it amongst the younger age groups in South Africa?
Ballroom dancing is often considered both an art form and a sport due to its combination of technical skill, physical fitness, and artistic expression. Competitive ballroom dancing, also known as dancesport.
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Ashtanga Yoga: Advanced yoga for those who love a challenge
Ashtanga yoga is an advanced discipline of yoga that is known for being highly structured and demanding on its students. This specific discipline of yoga was developed by Sri Pattabi Jois, who established a yoga centre in India and crafted Ashtanga yoga into what it is today.
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Why You Should See an Audiologist: The Key Benefits of Regular Hearing Check-Ups
Our hearing is essential to our overall well-being, from staying connected to loved ones to protecting our mental and cognitive health.
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Shamanic Healing
Shamanic Healing Although it may seem like a foreign concept to some, Shamanic Healing is actually a spiritual practice that has co-exited amongst multiple religions. From Buddhism to Christianity, Shamanic Healing has been practiced in one way or another. Shamanism does not identify with one religion or ideology, but is rather a healing practice that is rooted in the common belief that we are all connected to the divine in all things. What is a Shaman? A Shaman is somebody who dedicates their life to altering their consciousness in order to
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Dance as therapy: Movement and music as a source of healing
Dance therapy is a highly beneficial way to work through emotional and physical challenges. Read on to find out how dance therapy can help you:
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Applied Kinesiology
There are multiple practices in both western and eastern medicine that believe that the body is more interlinked than we know. Applied Kinesiology is one of those practices
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How Lymphatic Drainage Can Boost Immunity and Prevent Illness
Lymphatic drainage enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow, reducing inflammation, and supporting detoxification. This massage therapy boosts circulation, fights illness, and keeps the immune system strong.
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Acupressure
Acupressure Acupressure is another effective form of traditional Chinese healing that dates back to almost 2000 years and is still in practice today. Acupressure is a form of healing that is similar to acupuncture but makes use of pressure instead of needles. Acupressure focuses on placing pressure on certain points of the body in order to alleviate a variety of different symptoms. The foundation of acupressure is built upon the idea of healing through the cleansing of energy meridians in our body. These ‘meridians’ act as pathways for energy
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Telemedicine and the Future of General Practice: What Patients Need to Know
Telemedicine is changing how South Africans access General Practitioners, offering convenience, cost savings, and better healthcare accessibility. Learn how virtual consultations, AI, and smart technology are shaping the future of general practice while improving patient care and efficiency.
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What Does an Endocrinologist Do? Understanding Hormonal Health and When to Seek Help
In South Africa, where conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal imbalances are on the rise, understanding the role of an endocrinologist is more important than ever.
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Buteyko Breathing Method
Buteyko Method The Buteyko Breathing Method is a healing practice that was developed by Doctor Konstantin Buteyko. The practice is a specific way and understanding of breathing t that focuses on healing asthma and other breathing related difficulties. What baffles people about the method is that it involves no medicine, not even herbs or homeopathic solutions. The technique relies solely on how the patient breathes. Buteyko developed the method when he found that most breathing related problems such as asthma, allergies and bronchitis are all
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Speech Therapy
Most people seem to think that Speech Therapy is only reserved for children or patients who are unable to enunciate and articulate properly. However, this isn’t the case. Speech Therapists often treat patients with auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia. All of these issues make it difficult for people to communicate verbally and via writing, making life frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Fortunately, Speech Therapists are trained to assist in a wide variety of language and speech problems.
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Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop dancing is a style of dance that has evolved over decades - and it isn't stopping. The dance style has become renowned all around the world and is celebrated by people everywhere. Beginning in the 1960's in New York City, the dance style was available to those who had natural rhythm and talent but no professional dance training. It is a dance style that started on the streets and not in a studio.
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Understanding Myofascial Release: What It Is and How It Works
By addressing the body’s fascia and restoring balance, this gentle yet effective technique can lead to improved mobility, reduced discomfort, and a greater sense of well-being.
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Bodytalk: Is this the right therapy for you?
If you are looking for a holistic approach to healing based on the principles of energy flow in the body, then Bodytalk could be perfect for you. According to Bodytalk therapy, the human body is a delicately balanced ecosystem of physiological, mental, biochemical, emotional and physical functions, all of which interact with environmental, genetic, and hereditary influences.
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