
Chinese Massage
Chinese Massage The Chinese Massage is yet another Eastern healing technique that has made waves in the Western world. People all around the globe can benefit from a Chinese Massage, whether it is for release from pain or release from psychological stress. Chinese Massage is rooted in the idea that our body is made up of energy and energy channels. Chinese Massage focuses on helping these energies and guiding blood flow to move throughout the body in a way that is continuous and fluid. The purpose of Chinese massage is to open up these channe
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Understanding Body Composition Analysis: Why It's More Than Just a Scale
Body composition analysis goes beyond the scale, offering a detailed look at fat, muscle, and hydration. It provides insights into your health, helping tailor fitness and diet plans to achieve better results.
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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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Moksha Reiki
A year ago if someone told me I would be a reiki practitioner, I would have said they lost their mind. I had heard about it but had no interest in it.
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An introduction to biochemical therapy
Biochemical therapy is a natural therapy that aims to rebalance a patient’s cellular metabolism by ensuring the body has the perfect balance of essential mineral salts for optimum functioning. The 12 vital mineral salts biochemical therapy focuses on include Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Phosphate, Phosphate of Iron, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sulphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Sulphate, Silica Oxide and Calcium Sulphate.
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Maternity Hospitals in South Africa, what are the benefits of going to private birthing clinics as opposed to maternity hospitals?
While private maternity clinics also provide high-quality maternity care, the focus and philosophy of care may differ
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Biofeedback Therapy
Biofeedback Therapy Think about the movements you can control – you control if you want to move your arm or if you want to walk. Just as we can control a variety of movements, there are functions in our body that are involuntary and are often not though about. These functions include heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. Biofeedback Therapy is a form of therapy that teaches patients to have control over these involuntary movements. How Does it Work? Biofeedback Therapy is a drug free practice that focuses on bring awareness to the
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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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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga advocates creating flexibility in areas of the body that most people believe are meant to be nonmalleable - such as the hips, knees, pelvis and lower spine.
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Myotherapy
Myotherapy Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on treating as well as preventing both soft tissue pain and compromised joint movement. Both of these ailments are cause of myofascia dysfunction. Myofascia is the substance that makes up ligaments and tendons, as well as surrounding muscles and separating muscles from one another. Soft Tissue Pain Symptoms You may benefit from seeing a Myotherapist if any of these symptoms have been present: - Stiff joints - Tingling or ‘pins and needles’ - Fatigue - Numbness - Constant pain
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Understanding the Role of Osteopaths in Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Osteopathy has emerged as a prominent branch of alternative medicine, focusing on the body's musculoskeletal system and its interconnectedness with overall health.
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Mobility Personal Training
There are so many people who partake in personal training in order to look better. This is something that you can get away with when you are young, energetic and mobile but it will have negative effects when your body starts to age. Mobility is a vital component of exercise, and is something that deserves just as much focus and attention as weight training or muscle building. What is Mobility?
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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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Stress relief techniques that you can do at home
An overload of stress can severely undermine your ability to function from day to day whilst maintaining your physical and mental health. Read on to find out what stress relief techniques you can use at home to reduce the negative consequences of too much stress:
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Navigating Healing Trauma with Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Moreover, Somatic Experiencing Therapy equips individuals with invaluable tools for navigating future challenges
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Applied Kinesiology: An alternative solution path to health
Kinesiology is also known as the practice of biomechanics and focuses on the study of body movement. Applied kinesiology branches off this foundation and emphasises the importance of muscle strength monitoring where diagnosis and treatment is based on the theory that muscles have important links to other body parts, such as organs and tissues.
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Different Types of Oncologists: Who to See for Your Cancer Treatment
Cancer care isn’t one-size-fits-all. From medical oncologists to surgical oncologists, each specialist plays a key role in treatment. Discover which oncologist to see for your condition and how South African healthcare options can support your journey to recovery.
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