Health Spas
Health spas are a great way to combine relaxation and healthy living, walking away with a deeper understanding and knowledge of how to treat your body
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage. A Deep Tissue Massage is a form of massage that is able to reach deep layers of muscle tissue and fascia more effectively than a normal massage is able to. Deep Tissue Massage is used to treat an array of different conditions and issues by breaking down knots in the muscles and scar tissue. A deep tissue massage will begin with light pressure techniques to warm up the muscles and prepare them for a more intense pressure. As the pressure increases, your Massage Therapist will be able to manipulate layers of muscle that
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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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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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What is a peptic ulcer and how can treat it?
A peptic ulcer is an extremely painful experience that can trigger multiple other unpleasant symptoms, such as longterm stomach pain, bloating or gas, an intolerance to fatty food, nausea and heartburn. Read on to find out how natural remedies can provide a solution:
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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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Safety tips for CrossFit beginners
Make sure you warm up and cool down sufficiently as part of your workout session.
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An introduction to Bodyworks
Bodywork therapy is a broad term that refers to a variety of treatments that aim to realign and restructure a patient’s body to improve its physical functioning, and to improve the patient’s mental health.
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How to choose the right cardiologist for you
Realising that you need a heart specialist can be an unsettling and even emotional experience. It is, therefore, vital to find a cardiologist you can trust and who provides top quality care to you and your heart. Read on to find out what you should look for a good cardiologist:
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Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a method that was created to ultimately change the way we perform every day activities. The Alexander Technique puts forward the idea that changing the way we feel about thoughtless activities such as walking, sitting or even standing. As children, we had to learn to do these things using concentration and effort. In adulthood, however, we lose that sense of being present in our actions. The Alexander Technique aims to create a presence and an intellectual involvement in all areas of activity.
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Kids Personal Trainer
Learning to make exercise a part of your routine from a young age can only be beneficial in the long run. Children who exercise regularly will gain an appreciation for the things they can achieve with their body.
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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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Acupressure
Acupressure Acupressure is another effective form of traditional Chinese healing that dates back to almost 2000 years and is still in practice today. Acupressure is a form of healing that is similar to acupuncture but makes use of pressure instead of needles. Acupressure focuses on placing pressure on certain points of the body in order to alleviate a variety of different symptoms. The foundation of acupressure is built upon the idea of healing through the cleansing of energy meridians in our body. These ‘meridians’ act as pathways for energy
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Castor Oil: A Natural Healing Product in South African Alternative Medicine
In South Africa's rich tapestry of traditional healing practices, castor oil stands as a revered natural remedy, cherished by naturopaths, homeopaths, and herbalists alike
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Anusara Yoga: a branch of yoga for the spiritually inclined
Anusara yoga was founded by John Friend in the 1990s and can be classified as a branch of yoga based on Tantric philosophy, which focuses on alignment and order in one’s life. Anusara yoga emphasises the experience of joy through practising yoga and celebrates ‘the Universal Principle of Alignment’, which refers to a belief in the importance of balance and harmony in life. ‘Anusara’ means ‘to follow one’s heart’ and the practice of Anusara yoga is often referred to as ‘yoga of the heart’.
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Bikram Yoga for beginners
The discipline of Bikram yoga was pioneered in the early 1970s by Indian yoga guru Bikram Choudhury. Bikram Yoga is an intense, heated and action-packed discipline under the broad umbrella of various yoga styles. Each class is composed of a set sequence of 96 postures and two breathing exercises. All Bikram classes are taught by certified Bikram instructors who have completed a nine-week training programme developed by Bikram Choudhury.
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