An introduction to core energetics
Core energetics was developed by John Pierrakos in the early 1970s and is a practice that combines spiritual development with body psychology. Core energetics focuses on how, as adults, we are prone to reinstating childhood defence mechanisms and negative habits that block positive energy channels throughout the body, which causes a disempowered approach to life.
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Promoting Healthy Aging: Innovative Wellness Programs in Old Age Homes
innovative wellness programs in old age homes play a vital role in promoting healthy aging and enhancing the quality of life
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What are therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy?
Therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy are gentle, safe, and drug-free therapies that improve your health and help you get real and sustainable results, so you can feel better, live better and become happier and healthier– even if you’re living a busy life!
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Life Coaches: How can they help you self-actualise?
In life coaching, the relationship between the coach and the client is designed to help the client tap into their full potential, whatever that may be. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal relationships, parenting skills, career management, financial planning or just trying to achieve a greater sense of purpose, life coaches are there to help you on your journey to self-actualisation.
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Five facts you need to know about Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy that has its roots in ancient Eastern medicine. During a cupping therapy session, a therapist will create a suction effect on the skin using cups specially designed for cupping therapy. The therapist uses the cups to create a vacuum effect, which pulls the area of the skin that is in contact with the cup into the hollow of the cup.
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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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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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Top tips for choosing the perfect diet clinic
For many people, no matter their gender or age, losing weight can be a considerable struggle that is often unpleasant and fill with setbacks. Seeking professional help from a weight loss clinic can make your weight loss goals easier to achieve in a safe manner and reasonable time frame. Read on to find out what factors you should consider if you need to lose weight and are considering teaming up with a weight loss clinic to help you succeed:
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Fitness and Personal Trainers
Personal Training – Fitness Personal training has become increasingly popular throughout the years, with people becoming more concerned with their health, fitness and strength. Personal training is hiring somebody to assist you on your health and fitness journey. Personal trainers are professionally equipped to train you in a way that is effective and safe. Who Benefits from a Personal Trainer? Personal trainers do not only cater to professional athletes and the fitness mad – they are extremely beneficial to individuals who want to make a
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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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Gynaecology
Gynaecology If you became somewhat uncomfortable when reading the title of this article, you definitely aren’t the only one. This uncomfortable feeling, however, is not one that you should be feeling. Some how, we have managed to make the practical, logical and necessary health concerns of females around the world a taboo subject. Fortunately there is a conscious move towards making woman feel comfortable and unashamed about taking control of their sexual and reproductive health. A Gynaecologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment
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Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy The name itself sounds daunting enough, but Craniosacral Therapy is a form of therapy that is non-invasive, gentle and aims to restore vitality and balance to the mind and body. Craniosacral Therapy is based around the idea of healing the body and mind through light touch, gently manipulating the body to hear itself in a way that it usually does not. The light touch of a Craniosacral Therapist will cause your body to react by starting to listen to itself and what is truly going on through out your body and mind. Often th
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Dermotologist
Dermatologist A Dermatologist is somebody who has been trained to study, research, treat and diagnose skin conditions. A Dermatologist is a Medical Doctor and must have a general medical degree, which takes 3 – 4 years as well as a further specialized qualification which focuses on skin and dermatology for another 3-4 years. It goes without saying that a Dermatologist is more than qualified when it comes to treating any issues you may have with your skin. A Dermatologist will manage any issues with the skin through either topical or systematic
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Relationships: where our greatest growth happens
It’s surely increasingly obvious to observers of humanity (among whom I count myself) just how many of us live our lives with little self-awareness.
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Art Therapy
A lot of people do not know what Art Therapy is, in short, it is a type of expressive therapy that uses people's creative processes of making art to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
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Applied Kinesiology
There are multiple practices in both western and eastern medicine that believe that the body is more interlinked than we know. Applied Kinesiology is one of those practices
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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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