
Coming up vegan
Vegan options are seen more and more on everyday menus and new vegan restaurants have opened their doors throughout the city. Defining a vegan diet would be as follows: A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, dairy products, eggs and honey, but includes a wide variety of plant foods. Reasons for ‘going vegan’ include avoiding the killing and suffering of animals, and the killing of wildlife for profits.
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Corporate massage: Bringing relaxation into the workplace
For many, an office environment is a place of extreme stress, strict deadlines and tense relationships. In today's corporate world, many employees suffer from the physical and mental side effects of living unbalanced lives where work seems to dominate every waking hour.
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Group Fitness Training
Group Fitness Trainers Working out alone is difficult for a lot of people, especially if you are choosing to work out in the gym. The gym can be a little intimidating, not knowing how to use the machines or what exercises you should be doing to reach your goals – this is where a fitness trainer comes in. however, a personal trainer is not always the best option for some people who would prefer not to have one on one sessions and also for people who would like to work out with others and minimize the cost of a trainer. If you are considering ta
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Slipping a Disk and What to Do About It.
“Mom! Dad has put his back out again!” “A friend of mine slipped a disc while snagging a 23kg Carp”. Sounds quite excessive right? (The slipped disc, not the Carp). Let me help dust off the terminology before the weekend’s boasting around the braai.
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Five things you need to know about flu
Flu can be a severe and possibly life-threatening disease, especially for high-risk people. The category of 'high-risk' includes those who are:
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Animal Therapy
When many of us think of having animals in our homes and for companionship, it is likely that we haven’t thought of them being used as a form of therapy to those suffering from depressio
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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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Is Pregnancy Massage Safe? Everything You Need to Know for Each Trimester
By understanding the safety considerations and following the guidelines for each trimester, you can safely enjoy the many benefits that pregnancy massage has to offer.
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How to minimise your risk of injury at the gym
Exercise is vital to your health but can come with risks if you do not take heed of necessary safety precautions. Stretching is one of the most vital aspects of every gym routine and should ideally be how you start and end off each exercise session.
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Kids Personal Trainer
Remember, it's crucial to foster a positive attitude toward exercise and a healthy lifestyle in children. If your child enjoys the experience, they're more likely to develop a lifelong love for physical activity.
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Gut Health and Immunity: How Gastroenterologists Help You Strengthen Your Digestive System
Just like a well-built home needs a strong foundation, your body needs a healthy gut to function properly.
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An introduction to body therapy
Body therapists can perform a wide variety of services that include therapeutic massage, massage for relaxation, and skin treatments for cosmetic purposes. Examples of different body therapy treatments include foot reflexology, back massage, and body exfoliation. Body therapy can also be described as an energy-based therapy as some forms of body therapy focus on tapping into a clients ‘chi’ or the paths of their life force.
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A beginner’s guide to the benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture has a considerable history of development as a Chinese medicinal practice that evolved over 2 500 years ago.
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Remedial Massage
There are two broad types of massage - remedial massage and relaxation massage. Remedial Massage of a form of massage that is used for patients who are suffering from chronic pain or muscle tension. This form of massage is used specifically to find the source of the problem and to address it accordingly. Your remedial massage therapist will conduct a few tests to assess what exactly is causing discomfort or pain in your body.
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How can Chakra Healing impact your life?
Chakras are simply defined as a central hub of energy within the body. The word ‘chakra’ originates from the language of Sanskrit and means ‘wheel’, which refers to the chakra’s function as a spinning vortex of various interacting energies, neurological systems, and physiological systems.
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A beginner’s introduction to the Alexander Technique
In 1890, Frederick Matthais Alexander pioneered the Alexander Technique after developing a serious case of voice loss that doctors found impossible to diagnose. After exploring several theories, Alexander realized that he himself had been unknowingly damaging his vocal chords while speaking due to the particular ways in which he stood, moved his head, or tensed his body while speaking.
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Stone Massage Therapy
Stone massage therapy, also known as hot stone massage, is a type of massage that involves the use of heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body.
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