A beginners guide to the essentials of a new cycling kit
For beginners just entering the exciting world of cycling, choosing the perfect kit that meets their level of ability, price range and specific cycling fitness goals can be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, it’s no wonder many simply opt for the cheapest and most readily available gear. If you are a beginner cycler looking to build the right kit for you, take note of these essential cycling items you simply cannot do without:
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Choosing the Right Paediatrician: What Every Parent in South Africa Should Know
Struggling to find the right paediatrician? Learn what to look for in a health professional, key questions to ask, and how to ensure your child gets the best medical care in South Africa.
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Why would you need to go to a pathology laboratory and how do you prepare?
Arrive at the pathology laboratory on time for your appointment to ensure that your test is performed promptly.
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Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massages If you are looking for a massage technique that is deeply relaxing and invigorating, a Hot Stone Massage is definitely an option to consider. Hot Stone massage is a technique that involves your massage therapist using heated, smooth stones to massage or lay across your back. The heat of the stones is extremely relaxing and aids the muscles in becoming loose and easy to manipulate and massage, ensuring a deep and effective massage. Hot Stone Massage is initially rooted in Native American tradition, where the stones were hea
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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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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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Body Building
Bodybuilding Most of us may believe that we have an understanding of bodybuilding – a parade of men and women with muscles beyond our wildest dreams. Regardless of your opinions on body building, it cannot be denied that the men and women who do it have dedicated their lives to reaching very specific goals. A bodybuilder is not just somebody who trains in the gym and has a muscular physique – a bodybuilder is somebody who competes in bodybuilding competitions. Bodybuilding is an exercise technique that is purely based on intense resistance th
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Obstetricians
An Obstetrician is a medical professional who deals with pregnancy, childbirth and the female reproductive system. An Obstetrician is able to guide you through your pregnancy, right to the very end
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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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Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy. With cupping therapy becoming an increasingly popular form of massage, you may have heard about the technique through the grapevine. However, this newly popular technique has actually been practiced since ancient Chinese, Middle Eastern and Egyptian periods. Cupping Therapy is a practice that has emerged itself into our current times and proves to hold many benefits. What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy is a massage technique that makes use of specially crafted cups. These cups may be made out of glass, silicone, bamboo
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming
There are many methods that have been explored when it comes to altering the behavioural patterns of the brain and mind. NLP is a practice that revolves around doing exactly that.
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Genetic Testing for Disease Prevention: Can Your DNA Predict Future Health Risks?
Genetic DNA testing can reveal your predisposition to conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, helping you make informed health decisions and reduce future risks.
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Online Personal Trainer
Effective online trainers find ways to keep clients motivated and accountable.
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Understanding Skincare Product Labels: Decoding Ingredients for Healthier Skin
Decoding skincare product labels can help you make informed choices for healthier skin. Learn what ingredients to seek and avoid for better skin health.
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Fitness and Personal Trainers
Personal Training – Fitness Personal training has become increasingly popular throughout the years, with people becoming more concerned with their health, fitness and strength. Personal training is hiring somebody to assist you on your health and fitness journey. Personal trainers are professionally equipped to train you in a way that is effective and safe. Who Benefits from a Personal Trainer? Personal trainers do not only cater to professional athletes and the fitness mad – they are extremely beneficial to individuals who want to make a
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