
The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage: Boosting Health and Wellness
The benefits of lymphatic drainage are numerous and impactful, making it a valuable addition to your health and wellness routine.
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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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Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga, like all forms of yoga, is structured around a certain way of living. It is based on a philosophy of being attuned to the world around you in a way that does not separate you from the things that you see and feel. Ashtanga yoga instills a philosophy of complete interconnectedness and wholesome mind and body. The practice is specifically designed around utilizing the eight “limbs”. For those of you unfamiliar with yoga, these limbs are eight representations of what elements are strengthened and focused on during t
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What is an Orthoptist? Understanding Their Role in Eye Health and Vision Care
Orthoptists are healthcare professionals who focus on diagnosing and managing eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems
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Choosing the Right Organic Facial for Your Skin Type
Choosing the right organic facial for your skin type is crucial for achieving healthy, glowing skin. This guide helps you understand the best facials for oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin, highlighting the benefits of natural ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, and honey.
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Long-term addiction treatment: 3 pros and cons
Ultimately, the best option will vary depending on the individual's specific needs and resources.
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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
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How to Choose the Right Crystal for Your Skin Type and Beauty Goals
So, pick up your chosen crystals, embrace the energy they bring, and let your inner glow reflect on the outside!
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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 at the gym
Exercise is vital to your health but can come with risks if you do not take heed of necessary safety precautions. Stretching is one of the most vital aspects of every gym routine and should ideally be how you start and end off each exercise session.
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Aromatherapy: Therapy that engages your sense of smell
Aromatherapy aims to improve one’s psychological and physical well being through the use of aromatic plant oils, aroma compounds and essential oils. The practice of Aromatherapy has ancient roots going back to early civilisations in China, India, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Aromatherapy can be used in conjunction with other therapy methods or more standard medical practices.
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The Science Behind Facial Peels: How They Transform Your Skin
Learn how facial peels exfoliate, boost collagen, and transform your skin, addressing wrinkles, scars, and dullness for a radiant, rejuvenated complexion.
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The pros and cons of boot camp-style exercise
Boot camp exercise classes are an increasingly popular trend that pushes its participants to the maximum limit of their endurance and strength. A boot camp class is structured like a series of intense military drills under the watchful eye of a trainer who keeps the group organised, moving quickly and transitioning from one exercise to the next. These classes combine aerobic and anaerobic fitness and strengthen both cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength. Read on to find out if boot camp fitness is right for you:
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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
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Maternity Hospitals
Maternity hospitals are healthcare facilities specifically designed to provide comprehensive care for pregnant women
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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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