What is Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is the technique of massage that most probably comes to mind when one thinks of a quintessential massage experience: One-on-one time with a therapist, aromatic oils and lotions, deep rubbing and massage techniques, and smooth, slow movements. Swedish massage incorporates a variety of movement types, such as gliding, kneading, rubbing, stroking, pounding, vibration, or tapping.
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Allergist
Allergists An allergist is somebody who is trained to specialize in treating and diagnosing allergies. Allergies can range from being a mild discomfort to being fatal. An allergist is trained to be able to deal with a variety of allergies including skin, food or allergies such as hayfever and asthma. When should you see somebody about your allergies? You should see an allergist if: • Your allergies are causing symptoms such as chronic sinus infections, nasal congestion or difficulty breathing. • You experience hay fever or other allergy sy
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When Should You See a Cardiologist? 7 Signs Your Heart Needs a Check-Up
Your heart works hard for you every day—make sure you’re giving it the care it deserves.
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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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Slipping a Disk and What to Do About It.
“Mom! Dad has put his back out again!” “A friend of mine slipped a disc while snagging a 23kg Carp”. Sounds quite excessive right? (The slipped disc, not the Carp). Let me help dust off the terminology before the weekend’s boasting around the braai.
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An introduction to CrossFit: The workout for those who love a challenge
CrossFit is a style of workout regime that has taken the fitness industry by storm. CrossFit classes combine a variety of exercises to test participants to the limit of their strength and endurance. Some of these exercises include running, riding assault bikes, rowing, skipping, weightlifting, deadlifting, burpees, kettlebell exercises, gymnastic movements such as handstands or rush ups, squatting and more.
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Making your meditation practice sustainable.
The practice of meditation is very simple, but it does not always come easily, especially in the beginning.
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Stott Pilates
Stott Pilates There seems to be a growing theme of creating variations on old exercises, and this is one of them. Stott Pilates is essentially an adapted version of Joseph Pilates exercise routine. The founders of Stott Pilates spent a total of twenty years gathering information from fitness professionals, sports sciences and physiotherapists. The adapted practice takes on a more researched approach, and incorporates a variety of different techniques and exercises that are modern, comprehensive and athletic. The practice places a large focus
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The Power of Shamanic Healing
Shamanic healing, rooted in centuries-old traditions, offers a profound pathway to holistic wellness
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Cupping Therapy
Everyone noticed the spots on all the swimmers in the Olympics a few years ago
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Anaesthesiologists: A vital role-player in safe and quality healthcare
An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor specialising in the practice of anaesthesia. The practice of anaesthesia entails caring for patients before, during and after operations that require sedation.
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What to expect during a Hot Stone massage
Hot stone massage is a massage tradition that centres on the use of several smooth, heated stones in the massage technique. During the session, the therapist places the heated stones on specific regions of the body while giving a massage. Basalt river rocks are often used for these massages because they are naturally smooth and are known to retain heat effectively. In essence, the heated stones provide localised heat and weight to purposefully chosen regions of the body.
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Gynaecology
Gynaecology If you became somewhat uncomfortable when reading the title of this article, you definitely aren’t the only one. This uncomfortable feeling, however, is not one that you should be feeling. Some how, we have managed to make the practical, logical and necessary health concerns of females around the world a taboo subject. Fortunately there is a conscious move towards making woman feel comfortable and unashamed about taking control of their sexual and reproductive health. A Gynaecologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A STROKE
My decision was immediate; I would learn everything I could about the causes, symptoms, and prognosis of stroke, and use this knowledge to help others in the same position.
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Exploring Neuro Focus Therapy for Optimal Brain Health
Neuro Focus Therapy represents a cutting-edge approach to optimizing brain function and unlocking your mind's full potential.
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Why would you need to go to a pathology laboratory and how do you prepare?
Arrive at the pathology laboratory on time for your appointment to ensure that your test is performed promptly.
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