
An introduction to biokinetics
Biokinetics is an increasingly important aspect of healthcare for many patients who suffer from the repercussions of an unhealthy lifestyle. Too little exercise, poor diet and a high-stress lifestyle have made biokinetics all the more important for those who need help improving their physical condition.
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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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Chiropractors
Chiropractors are healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those affecting the spine and nervous system
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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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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.
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How Career Counsellors Help Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
Career counsellors support mental health by offering stress management, career change guidance, and work-life balance strategies. Their expertise empowers employees to thrive professionally and personally, leading to increased satisfaction and productivity.
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Dance
“We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche
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Running Personal Trainers
Running personal trainers specialise in coaching individuals to improve running performance, whether for recreational purposes, competitive events, or weight loss goals
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The top 5 benefits of boxing
Boxing is a high-energy form of fitness that can be an extremely effective toning and strengthening device. This form of exercise comes with multiple benefits for both the body and mind, read on to find out why you should consider taking it up:
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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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Bootcamp
More often that not, people tend to either choose cardio or strength without ever considering combining the two. Making sure you have a balance between both means that your fitness regime is more diverse and beneficial to your health as a whole. Mixing strength training and cardio is essential when it comes to getting results, ensuring that you are losing fat whilst replacing it with muscle.
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Safety tips for beginners in bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is an extreme fitness discipline that pushes those who choose it to the maximum limits of what the human physique can endure. Although bodybuilding can be extremely rewarding, it is also very challenging and can even be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken. Read on to find out how to start your bodybuilding journey safely and successfully:
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Recovery – time to rescue your body
Although a quick light rub down on race day will be very beneficial in flushing toxins from the muscles, day two post race day is a good time to consider a sports massage
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Colour therapy: Its methods and benefits
Colour therapy, otherwise known as Chromotherapy, is an alternative form of therapy that has evidence of use dating back thousands of years to ancient cultures in China and Egypt.
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The Science of Sound Healing: How Vibrations Affect Your Body and Mind
Learn how sound healing uses vibrations to reduce stress, improve mood, and restore balance to the body and mind. This ancient yet science-backed practice offers a pathway to harmony and health.
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An introduction to Compression therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that involves techniques of dynamic compression where gentle pressure is placed on the lower limbs to enhance blood flow. Compression therapy, therefore, enhances recovery and rehab. Other effects of the treatment are decreased swelling, pain and improve recovery time: There are many research articles that support this type of treatment:
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Buteyko: Breathing exercises for better health
Buteyko is a form of alternative physical therapy that makes use of specific breathing exercises to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma. The Ukrainian doctor Konstantin Buteyko originated the technique in the 1950s on the foundational belief that many medical problems are caused by hyperventilation, or increased respiratory rates, and breathing that is too deep.
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