
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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The Truth About Anti-Aging: What Dermatologists Want You to Know
Many myths surround anti-aging, leading people to spend fortunes on products that don’t work or even damage the skin. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? Let’s explore what dermatologists really want you to know about aging and how you can take the best possible care of your skin.
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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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Gynaecology
Gynaecology If you became somewhat uncomfortable when reading the title of this article, you definitely aren’t the only one. This uncomfortable feeling, however, is not one that you should be feeling. Some how, we have managed to make the practical, logical and necessary health concerns of females around the world a taboo subject. Fortunately there is a conscious move towards making woman feel comfortable and unashamed about taking control of their sexual and reproductive health. A Gynaecologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment
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Back pain - Costochondritis - Chiropractor Centurion
The definition of costochondritis is an inflammatory process of 1 or more costochondral cartilages that causes localized tenderness and pain in the anterior chest wall
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Midwife and Antenatal Services
Midwives are healthcare professionals specializing in providing prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care for pregnant women and newborns
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Five facts you need to know about Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy that has its roots in ancient Eastern medicine. During a cupping therapy session, a therapist will create a suction effect on the skin using cups specially designed for cupping therapy. The therapist uses the cups to create a vacuum effect, which pulls the area of the skin that is in contact with the cup into the hollow of the cup.
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Top 5 Breakthrough Acne Scar Treatments of 2024
Acne scars can be a challenge to treat, but with the latest innovations, smoother, more even skin is within reach.
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Midwife vs. Obstetrician: Which is the Right Choice for Your Pregnancy?
Should you choose a midwife or an obstetrician for your pregnancy? Understand the differences, benefits, and considerations to make an informed decision for a safe and empowered birth experience.
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Audiologists: a solution for hearing and balance problems
Audiologists treat hearing and balance issues and all disorders related to these bodily functions. Audiologists treat people with hearing loss and also make use of preventative treatment to reduce the risk of further hearing damage.
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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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Clinics and Hospitals
Knowing the difference between a hospital and clinic can be very beneficial and may save you both money and time when trouble strikes!
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How Therapy Works: What to Expect from Your First Session with a Psychologist
Wondering what happens in your first therapy session? Learn how psychologists assess your needs, set goals, and guide you toward emotional well-being. Discover how therapy works and why it’s an essential step in mental health care.
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The benefits and basics of Classical Pilates
Classical Pilates is strictly defined as a form of exercise that incorporates techniques from the originator of Pilates himself, Joseph Pilates. In classical Pilates, only those movements designed by Joseph Pilates are included in the workout session. Non-classical Pilates often incorporates movements and exercises from other physical therapy disciplines, such as yoga.
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Obesity in South Africans
OBESITY AND LACK OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICANS Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. If a person weights 20% more than is given in the standard height/weight tables, one is considered to be obese. Except for heavily muscled persons, this is presumed to be correct. Obesity is caused by consuming too much food and not consuming the energy that we obtain from the food we eat. If the body does not utilise all the energy it is stored as body fat. Obesity is not only an adult disease but it appears as in
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Navigating Frail Care Centres: Providing Compassionate Support for the Elderly in South Africa
Frail care centres provide round-the-clock care and supervision to ensure that residents' needs are met at all times.
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