
Shiatsu
Shiatsu If you are looking for a physical therapy that focuses on both mind and body, then Shiatsu could be a great treatment for you to consider. If you are looking for a Shiatsu practitioner in your area, then Health4You is a great site for you to consider! Shiatsu, translated from Japanese, means ‘finger pressure’. This hints to how the practice is performed. Shiatsu is a hands on treatment that involved the practitioner manipulating, kneading and touching the body in various specific ways that affect the physical body as well as balanci
Read more
Obesity in South Africans
OBESITY AND LACK OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICANS Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. If a person weights 20% more than is given in the standard height/weight tables, one is considered to be obese. Except for heavily muscled persons, this is presumed to be correct. Obesity is caused by consuming too much food and not consuming the energy that we obtain from the food we eat. If the body does not utilise all the energy it is stored as body fat. Obesity is not only an adult disease but it appears as in
Read more
Power Pilates
Power Pilates If you are after a workout that places a large amount of focus on your core and an even larger amount of focus on sweating, then Power Pilates may be the one you’ve been looking for. Power Pilates is an exercise that used a series of controlled movements that strengthen, tone and lengthen your muscles. There is also a focus on improving both flexibility and endurance. This form of exercise has been designed to mold the body in a certain way – it conditions the body to be toned, lengthened and slim as opposed to other exercise f
Read more
An introduction to biochemical therapy
Biochemical therapy is a natural therapy that aims to rebalance a patient’s cellular metabolism by ensuring the body has the perfect balance of essential mineral salts for optimum functioning. The 12 vital mineral salts biochemical therapy focuses on include Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Phosphate, Phosphate of Iron, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sulphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Sulphate, Silica Oxide and Calcium Sulphate.
Read more
What is a Facial Peel? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
How facial peels can help with fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots for a more youthful appearance
Read more
Makeup and Skin Health: How to Choose Products That Benefit Your Skin
Makeup can be a game-changer for your appearance, but choosing the right products can also support your skin's health. Learn how to pick makeup that matches your skin type, includes nourishing ingredients, and avoids harmful chemicals for a healthier, glowing complexion.
Read more
Your guide to French manicures
French manicures have long been considered the ultimate when it comes to nail fashion. They have a reputation for femininity, class, and elegance. Why not channel French sophistication into your nail look and get yourself a French manicure? Here is our guide for what to expect and how to specify exactly how you would like your French manicure to look:
Read more
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.
Read more
An introduction to core energetics
Core energetics was developed by John Pierrakos in the early 1970s and is a practice that combines spiritual development with body psychology. Core energetics focuses on how, as adults, we are prone to reinstating childhood defence mechanisms and negative habits that block positive energy channels throughout the body, which causes a disempowered approach to life.
Read more
Safety tips for CrossFit beginners
Make sure you warm up and cool down sufficiently as part of your workout session.
Read more
What is Bodyworks Muscle Testing? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
Bodyworks Muscle Testing is a holistic tool for identifying imbalances through muscle responses. Learn how it supports physical, emotional, and preventative health, and why it’s gaining popularity as a non-invasive, personalized approach to wellness.
Read more
Depression
Depression For years, mental illness has been a conversation that most would prefer to avoid. In South Africa alone there are 23 suicides a day. 70% of South Africa’s attempted suicides have been made by people suffering from a mental illness - whether it is depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. With these statistics in mind, it is irresponsible for communities to not have open and honest conversations about mental health and the rise of depression amongst today’s societies. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that a
Read more
ACID REFLUX & STOMACH ULCERS
Acid reflux continues to affect many people on a daily basis.
Read more
Is life passing you by?
Is life passing you by while you wait for the 'perfect' time to realize your dreams, goals or desires? For example, some may put off their dreams until ‘the kids are in school’, or ‘the kids are out the house’. However, it is important to realise that there will never be a perfect time and the moment is right now! By waiting for the so-called ‘perfect time’, we are in fact postponing our own happiness in life.
Read more
Facials
You either love them, or you hate them. Regardless, your skin may need them every once in a while to keep healthy, glowing and clean. Facials range from being very simple to very, very complicated. Whether you are getting a basic exfoliation and extraction or a gold plated experience of the rich and famous, facials are something that should be a priority for your skin.
Read more
What facilities do medical centres offer in South Africa? Are they holistic or medically based?
While medical centers in South Africa primarily focus on providing medical care and treatment, many also incorporate holistic approaches
Read more