The top four risk factors for depression
Risk factors for depression can be described as qualities or environmental conditions that increase the likelihood of someone experiencing depression. Knowing which factors can increase the chances of a person having depression allows early detection and allows health practitioners to understand why people develop certain mental illnesses.
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What is Buteyko, where did it originate and who do you go to for this type of therapy?
While the Buteyko Method may offer potential benefits for some individuals, it's important to approach it as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medical treatments
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Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop dancing is a style of dance that has evolved over decades - and it isn't stopping. The dance style has become renowned all around the world and is celebrated by people everywhere. Beginning in the 1960's in New York City, the dance style was available to those who had natural rhythm and talent but no professional dance training. It is a dance style that started on the streets and not in a studio.
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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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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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What Does an Ophthalmologist Do? Understanding Their Role in Eye Health
From diagnosing eye diseases to performing life-changing surgeries, ophthalmologists play a vital role in eye health. Learn when to seek professional eye care in South Africa and how early detection can prevent vision loss.
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Corporate Yoga
Corporate Yoga The days of Yoga being associated with Hippies and sage cleansing are drawing to a close. The age-old practice is making its way into more conventional places as people come to realize the spiritual, psychological and benefits of Yoga. As people become aware of how Yoga affects work ethics, performance and stress management, it starts to make sense why companies would seek out Corporate Yoga as a way to enhance employee happiness and productivity. Before you start wondering if this Yoga Practice is going to leave you heaving a
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Understanding Medical Tests: What Pathologists Look for in Your Bloodwork
Blood tests can reveal vital information about your health. Pathologists play a key role in analyzing these results to detect infections, chronic diseases, and overall well-being. Understanding your bloodwork empowers you to take control of your health with confidence.
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Acupressure vs. Acupuncture: What’s the Difference and Which is Right for You?
Whether you decide on acupressure or acupuncture, exploring these therapies could be a transformative experience.
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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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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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A beginner’s guide to the art of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis of disorders in areas of the musculoskeletal system, such as the spine. One of the central techniques in Chiropractic is spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), which can be described as a form of manual therapy of the joints and areas of soft tissue.
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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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Aerobics
Aerobics I’m pretty sure that I can guess what came to mind: neon, leg warmers and some I-wonder-if-that-will-come-back again blue eye shadow. However, aerobics is far more of a vigorous form of exercise than the spandex-wearing ladies of the 80’s would lead you to believe. What is Aerobics? Aerobics is a specific form of cardio that focuses on upping your heart rate and hopefully lessening the scale. The upbeat practice focuses on cardio-vascular based exercises as well as combining strength training, muscle toning and flexibility. It’s p
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Common stress triggers of the 21st century
Stress is a common physical and mental setback in the fast-paced era of the 21st century. With massive technological development, fast-paced career advances and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is no surprise that many people struggle with stress. Knowing common stress triggers can be a useful weapon for fighting back against the dangerous effects of too much stress. Read on to find out which common aspects of daily life in the 21st century can contribute to unhealthy levels of stress in your life:
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How to Choose the Right Aesthetic Clinic: A Guide to Finding Trusted Professionals
Learn how to choose the best aesthetic clinic in South Africa with our guide to finding trusted professionals. Explore tips on evaluating credentials, hygiene, technology, and aftercare to ensure your health and beauty goals are met safely and effectively.
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Qigong
Qigong. If you aren’t a fluent Chinese linguist, you probably didn’t say this word right. I definitely didn’t. Qi is pronounced “Chee” and can be translated as the pivotal energy of force that flows through the entire universe. Secondly, Gong is pronounced “Kung”. Now that we understand the name, perhaps we can start to explore the practice itself. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that is utilized as a system of health that incorporates intent, focus, physical postures and specific breathing techniques. Similar to yoga, Qigong is a pr
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