
ACID REFLUX & STOMACH ULCERS
Acid reflux continues to affect many people on a daily basis.
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Exfoliating in Sunny Climates: Precautions and Best Practices
Focusing on the role of exfoliation in maintaining smooth, youthful skin as we age
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Risks and rewards of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, otherwise known as weight loss surgery, is an umbrella term referring to a broad range of possible surgeries for patients who are obese. Bariatric surgery is seen as a last resort for those who have tried all other conventional weight loss techniques, such as specialised diet plans, medication, exercise and more. When these techniques prove ineffective, bariatric surgery becomes a solution for many whose obesity becomes life-threatening.
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An introduction to the intricacies of Chinese Massage
Traditional Chinese medicine has over 2 500 years of history that has included the development of acupuncture, massage, herbal remedies and more. In greater China, Chinese medicine continues to be the standard system of medicine and has also spread its influence to Western regions of the world where it is embraced as a form of alternative medicine.
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Childrens Chiropractor
Child Chiropractic. What many people fail to realise is that most the spinal discomfort or injury that we feel as we get older are repercussions of small injuries that may have occurred when we were children. Back injury can begin as early as childbirth and should be monitored throughout a child’s growth in order to prevent as much injury as possible. A Child Chiropractic is trained to deal specifically with the spines of infants and young children, helping to strengthen and develop their spines whilst they are still young to prevent injury d
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Muscles causing mid back pain - Trapezius - Dr Gert Ferreira - Chiropractor in Centurion
The first installment of the blog series of the muscles causing mid back pain is Trapezius muscle. This muscle is one of the most treated muscles in my chiropractic practice. Questions like, 'Can a Chiropractor treat this muscle?' these will all be answered in this blog.
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When considering Fertility treatment, what questions should you ask and why?
Fertility treatment can be emotionally and physically challenging
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The Transformative Power of Sex Therapy
Sexual health is an integral component of overall well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects of sexuality.
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Chakra Healing
Chakra Healing Its name may sound like a new trendy super food, but Chakras are actually pivotal energy portals in our bodies that allow energy to flow throughout our body. Each Chakra is specifically placed to hold certain energies from various aspects of your life. Each part of the body produces specific cells that perform specific functions and emit specific energies. This is how we understand and decipher the different energy channels located carefully from the base of our spine to our cranium. Healing Through Chakra Cleansing Energy
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Bikram Yoga
What many people don’t know prior to their Yoga journey is that there are a variety of practices to choose from. Each practice is designed to suit certain physical and mental goals or preferences, and choosing the right one is key. This article will be focused on the strenuous and sweat inducing practice known as Bikram Yoga. What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is a practice that follows a very specific flow. The practice must contain twenty-six poses and two breathing exercises in the space of 90 minutes in a room that is heated to approximatel
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The Role of Buteyko Breathing in Stress Reduction and Mental Clarity
The Buteyko Breathing Technique offers a powerful tool for reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity.
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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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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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Treating Breast Cancer – A Holistic Approach
The genes in our cell’s nucleus – the “control room” of the cell – can sometimes undergo abnormal changes or mutations.
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The pros and cons of eyelash extensions
Eyelash extensions can provide a fuller, longer, and more voluminous look to natural lashes
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