Reiki and Stress Relief: The Secret to Ageing Gracefully
As we navigate the complexities of life, managing stress becomes crucial for our overall health and beauty.
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Nurses and Caregivers: The Backbone of Compassionate Healthcare in South Africa
Nurses and caregivers are the backbone of South Africa’s healthcare system, offering medical, emotional, and psychological support to patients. Despite challenges like burnout and under-resourced hospitals, their dedication keeps healthcare running. Investing in their well-being is key to a healthier future.
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When considering Fertility treatment, what questions should you ask and why?
Fertility treatment can be emotionally and physically challenging
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The Science of Sound Healing: How Vibrations Affect Your Body and Mind
Learn how sound healing uses vibrations to reduce stress, improve mood, and restore balance to the body and mind. This ancient yet science-backed practice offers a pathway to harmony and health.
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Dental Implants 101: Understanding the Procedure and Benefits
Dental implants represent a significant advancement in restorative dentistry, offering an effective and reliable solution for individuals facing tooth loss.
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Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine We have all become incredibly reliant on Western or traditional medical techniques that often the idea of anything out of this spectrum can be slightly uncomfortable. However, people all over the world and across cultures have benefited from Alternative medicine and have chosen this way of healing as opposed to mainstream techniques. Alternative Medicine is an umbrella term for a variety of different health practices, which we will explore below: Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that u
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A STROKE
My decision was immediate; I would learn everything I could about the causes, symptoms, and prognosis of stroke, and use this knowledge to help others in the same position.
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CORTICOSTEROIDS
The use of Homeopathic medicine is very specific to the individual and the condition affecting the person
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Common Orthopaedic Surgeries and What to Expect During Recovery
Considering orthopaedic surgery? Discover how Orthopaedic Surgeons can restore mobility and ease pain. From knee replacements to spinal fusion, learn what to expect during recovery and how health professionals can help you heal faster and get back to an active life.
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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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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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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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What Does an Endocrinologist Do? Understanding Hormonal Health and When to Seek Help
In South Africa, where conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hormonal imbalances are on the rise, understanding the role of an endocrinologist is more important than ever.
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Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy As a modern community, we are the generations benefiting from years of developing technology. We have an incredible access to medical innovation that has improved the lives of people all around the world. Laser therapy is one of these technological advances that can reap huge benefits. What is Laser Therapy? Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser Therapy is a light focused treatment that uses a light that is adjusted to very specific wavelengths. Laser Therapy provides doctors with extre
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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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Preventative Health: How a Biokineticist Can Help You Stay Injury-Free
Incorporating biokinetics into your health and fitness routine is one of the best steps you can take to stay injury-free
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Qigong
Qigong. If you aren’t a fluent Chinese linguist, you probably didn’t say this word right. I definitely didn’t. Qi is pronounced “Chee” and can be translated as the pivotal energy of force that flows through the entire universe. Secondly, Gong is pronounced “Kung”. Now that we understand the name, perhaps we can start to explore the practice itself. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that is utilized as a system of health that incorporates intent, focus, physical postures and specific breathing techniques. Similar to yoga, Qigong is a pr
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