Autoimmune Diseases and Joint Pain: The Role of Rheumatologists in Diagnosis and Treatment
Chronic joint pain could be a sign of an autoimmune disease. Discover how rheumatologists in South Africa diagnose and treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and more to help you regain mobility and improve your quality of life.
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Health tips to help reduce PMS symptoms
Reduce your salt intake: Eating less salt is recommended for people experiencing breast tenderness and bloating. Rather cook your own food instead of eating processed food or takeaways and replace salt with herbs when you cook.
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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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Speech Therapy
Most people seem to think that Speech Therapy is only reserved for children or patients who are unable to enunciate and articulate properly. However, this isn’t the case. Speech Therapists often treat patients with auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia. All of these issues make it difficult for people to communicate verbally and via writing, making life frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Fortunately, Speech Therapists are trained to assist in a wide variety of language and speech problems.
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Allergologists: a solution for your allergy ailments
Allergies are debilitating ailments that are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Finding a professional and reliable allergologist is, therefore, vital to ensure your allergy does not impact your quality of life. Read on to find out what to look for when searching for a long-term, high quality allergologist to help you deal with your allergy:
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Bodytalk: Is this the right therapy for you?
If you are looking for a holistic approach to healing based on the principles of energy flow in the body, then Bodytalk could be perfect for you. According to Bodytalk therapy, the human body is a delicately balanced ecosystem of physiological, mental, biochemical, emotional and physical functions, all of which interact with environmental, genetic, and hereditary influences.
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Reflexology for Hormonal Balance: A Natural Approach to Skin and Mood
Incorporating reflexology into your wellness routine offers a natural and effective approach to managing hormonal balance, leading to healthier skin and improved emotional health.
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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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CrossFit
CrossFit You either love it or you hate it, or you just really hate the people who love it. Either way, CrossFit is a fitness revolution that has taken the world by storm. CrossFit is arguably one of the most challenging fitness choices and should not be taken lightly. CrossFit can be defined as a fitness regime that knows no specialization – meaning that the workout aims to create proficiency at a variety of different skills. The workout itself is based around performing a wide variety of different strengthening workouts that target differe
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Nurses and Caregivers: The Backbone of Compassionate Healthcare in South Africa
Nurses and caregivers are the backbone of South Africa’s healthcare system, offering medical, emotional, and psychological support to patients. Despite challenges like burnout and under-resourced hospitals, their dedication keeps healthcare running. Investing in their well-being is key to a healthier future.
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Personal Shoppers
Some people know how to throw an outfit together just by looking at it on the shelf. Some people have the patience and the stamina to shop for hours, try on endless amounts of clothing and persevere until their wardrobe is up to date. Some of us, however, just don’t. This is where personal shoppers become the lifesavers of the fashion impaired or even just for the time constrained.
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Magnetic Field Therapy
The magnetic currents used in Magnetic Field Therapy are thought to increase the motion of electrolytes and ions within the body, making way for a super-charging of the cells in our body. This charge gives the body the ability to start healing from within.
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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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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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Understanding Jungian Analysts and Their Therapeutic Approach
Jungian analysis offers a profound and transformative pathway to self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
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Busting Myths About Bariatric Surgery: What South Africans Need to Know
If you’ve ever wondered whether bariatric surgery is safe, effective, or only for extreme cases, this article is for you.
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