Ballet, enjoyment or career choice?
Ultimately, pursuing a career in ballet requires dedication, passion, and realistic expectations about the challenges and rewards of the profession
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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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Biokineticist
Biokinetics. Biokinetics is the science of movement. It is a part of healthcare that focuses on improving the movement ability of patients in order to heighten their quality of life. Biokineticists are one of the most accessible healthcare professionals in the world, integrating themselves in schools and public hospitals to offer their services to people who might not have received or sought after health care otherwise. What is a Biokineticist? 1) A Biokineticist is a recognized health professional and specialist that is registered by the H
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Myotherapy
Myotherapy Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on treating as well as preventing both soft tissue pain and compromised joint movement. Both of these ailments are cause of myofascia dysfunction. Myofascia is the substance that makes up ligaments and tendons, as well as surrounding muscles and separating muscles from one another. Soft Tissue Pain Symptoms You may benefit from seeing a Myotherapist if any of these symptoms have been present: - Stiff joints - Tingling or ‘pins and needles’ - Fatigue - Numbness - Constant pain
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How to Exfoliate Safely: Avoiding Common Mistakes That Can Damage Your Skin
Learn how to exfoliate safely with tips to avoid mistakes like over-exfoliating, choosing the wrong exfoliant, and neglecting hydration, ensuring healthier, glowing skin.
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When to Consider Taking Your Child to a Chiropractor: Signs and Symptoms
Remember, every child is unique, and what works for one may not be the best option for another
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Online Personal Trainer
Online Personal Training Many people who hear of Online Personal Training may find the concept bizarre – isn’t exercise supposed to be done away from the computer? The answer – not necessarily. The internet offers us a wide variety of opportunities and exercise has become one of them. An Online Personal Trainer is somebody who films classes and makes them available on the internet for people to follow along from the comfort of their own home. When it comes to choosing to follow a personal trainer online, there are a wide variety of benefits
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Muscles causing mid back pain - Trapezius - Dr Gert Ferreira - Chiropractor in Centurion
The first installment of the blog series of the muscles causing mid back pain is Trapezius muscle. This muscle is one of the most treated muscles in my chiropractic practice. Questions like, 'Can a Chiropractor treat this muscle?' these will all be answered in this blog.
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Making your meditation practice sustainable.
The practice of meditation is very simple, but it does not always come easily, especially in the beginning.
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Dance as therapy: Movement and music as a source of healing
Dance therapy is a highly beneficial way to work through emotional and physical challenges. Read on to find out how dance therapy can help you:
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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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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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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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Biggest beauty trends of 2018
Every new year brings with it a fresh take on beauty and trends in fashion. 2018 is defined by daring developments in body hair, new clothing styles, politically progressive makeup trends, and more. Read on to find out what’s hot in 2018.
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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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Everything you need to know about barre classes
Barre-based classes are an increasingly popular form of exercise that originate from ballet. These classes are structured around a long horizontal barre positioned in front of a mirror. The barre is used to perform various poses and exercises on and the mirror allows one to check one’s posture, position and movements.
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Biochemical Therapy
Biochemical Therapy The human body holds twelve different mineral salts – the very same salts that we find in the earth and soils around us. If these 12 mineral salts are properly functioning in our body, our nutrients will be properly absorbed and utilized within our body. If these mineral salts cease to function, we find that our bodies become susceptible to disease. Biochemical therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on restoring these mineral salts to the body in order to increase physical performance, alleviate disease and perhaps even
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