The top four risk factors for depression
Risk factors for depression can be described as qualities or environmental conditions that increase the likelihood of someone experiencing depression. Knowing which factors can increase the chances of a person having depression allows early detection and allows health practitioners to understand why people develop certain mental illnesses.
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An introduction to Compression therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that involves techniques of dynamic compression where gentle pressure is placed on the lower limbs to enhance blood flow. Compression therapy, therefore, enhances recovery and rehab. Other effects of the treatment are decreased swelling, pain and improve recovery time: There are many research articles that support this type of treatment:
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What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage? The Science Behind Its Health and Beauty Benefits
In a world where we’re constantly exposed to stress and toxins, lymphatic drainage massage offers a gentle, natural way to support your body’s health and beauty.
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Radiologists vs. Radiographers: Understanding the Difference in Medical Imaging
Radiologists and Radiographers both work in medical imaging, but their roles differ significantly. Learn how health professionals in South Africa contribute to diagnostics and treatment through X-rays, MRIs, and more.
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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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How to choose the right couples counsellor for you and your partner
The relationship that you have built with your significant other is deeply intimate, personal and unique. Therefore, opening up this relationship to others who are there to help is often very difficult and can feel like an invasion of privacy. Despite this, taking the step with your partner to seek professional guidance if your relationship is faltering is certainly a step in the right direction and demonstrates that, as a team, you are serious about re-establishing the harmony you have lost.
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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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Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal Yoga Yoga is a practice that embodies mind, body and soul. Pregnancy happens to be something that challenges the mind, body and soul. Pregnancy is an incredible journey that can be a testing time, and using Yoga throughout your pregnancy is beneficial to the way you experience being pregnant as well as how you experience giving birth. The Benefits of Prenatal Yoga Your body is always changing – and this change is experienced at an even more drastic and rapid rate when a woman’s body is carrying a child. Prenatal Yoga practices are
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What Does an Ophthalmologist Do? Understanding Their Role in Eye Health
From diagnosing eye diseases to performing life-changing surgeries, ophthalmologists play a vital role in eye health. Learn when to seek professional eye care in South Africa and how early detection can prevent vision loss.
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Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Surgery: Understanding the Role of Plastic Surgeons
Plastic surgery isn't just about beauty—it's also about restoring function and confidence. Discover the key differences between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, common procedures, and how to choose the right plastic surgeon in South Africa.
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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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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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Bikram Yoga
What many people don’t know prior to their Yoga journey is that there are a variety of practices to choose from. Each practice is designed to suit certain physical and mental goals or preferences, and choosing the right one is key. This article will be focused on the strenuous and sweat inducing practice known as Bikram Yoga. What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is a practice that follows a very specific flow. The practice must contain twenty-six poses and two breathing exercises in the space of 90 minutes in a room that is heated to approximatel
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Understanding Funeral Homes: Providing Support and Comfort for the Elderly in South Africa
Funeral homes in South Africa play a vital role in supporting and comforting the elderly and their families during times of loss and grief
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Aerobics Gyms
Aerobics gyms are fitness facilities that specialize in offering aerobic exercise classes and programs aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall health
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What happens during Sports massages?
Many factors differentiate traditional massage from sports massage. Sports massage focuses on deep and restorative stimulation with a goal of rehabilitating muscles and enhancing athletic enhancement, whereas traditional massage concerns itself with aiding stress relief and providing relaxation.
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The last trends in aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic medicine, an umbrella term that includes the category of plastic surgery, focuses on improving one’s cosmetic appearance by alleviating blemishes like scars, skin looseness, cellulite, unwanted hair, hair loss, excess fat, and more. Aesthetic medicine is evolving at a rapid rate to keep up with developing beauty trends and technological innovations. Check out these new trends in aesthetic medicine to keep abreast of what is currently available in the world of cosmetic enhancement.
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