
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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Ayurveda: a mind-body health system
Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in India and continues to be practised today as a popular mind-body health system. Ayurveda is more than just a treatment plan and can be described as a ‘science’ or ‘philosophical’ approach to life. The name ‘Ayurveda’ literally means 'science of life’.
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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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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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SCENAR Therapy
SCENAR Therapy is a scientific acronym that stands for Self Controlled Energo-Neuro Adaptive Regulator. The aim of the therapy is to correct communication between the brain and the body, resulting in faster healing.
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Naturotherapy
Naturopathy Every day we are reminded about the harmful things we exposed to; hormones in our food, toxins in the air and damaging chemicals in our medicine. Naturopathy is an alternative practice that fights against all these unnatural toxins and chemicals and focuses on healing the body in a way that is non-damaging and essentially only based on natural and organic methods. A Naturopath treats the body as a spiritual being as well as a physical being, placing a large amount of focus on lifestyle change, diet and exercise. Naturopaths also wo
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga advocates creating flexibility in areas of the body that most people believe are meant to be nonmalleable - such as the hips, knees, pelvis and lower spine.
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Barre
Barre If you were one the masses of children that were placed into a ballet class, you would have a general idea of the Barre and the exercises that used to be done. If you were one of the few people who managed to stay on to become more trained in ballet, you will know that the Barre is a part of dance that is a way towards great strength and flexibility, as well as being exhausting and difficult. So out of classical Ballet, a new workout has emerged; Barre. This new workout seems to be making a good impression on the workout scene, and there
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Audiologists: a solution for hearing and balance problems
Audiologists treat hearing and balance issues and all disorders related to these bodily functions. Audiologists treat people with hearing loss and also make use of preventative treatment to reduce the risk of further hearing damage.
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ACID REFLUX & STOMACH ULCERS
Acid reflux continues to affect many people on a daily basis.
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Exfoliating in Sunny Climates: Precautions and Best Practices
Focusing on the role of exfoliation in maintaining smooth, youthful skin as we age
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Art Therapy: a creative solution for psychological distress
Art therapy is a method of expression that makes use of various artistic fields for emotional and psychological healing. Art therapy can be used as a therapeutic tool in two different manners, either by focusing on the art-making process as a therapeutic act or by focusing on an analysis of the patient’s work of art to reveal hidden aspects of their psyche.
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Navigating Frail Care Centres: Providing Compassionate Support for the Elderly in South Africa
Frail care centres provide round-the-clock care and supervision to ensure that residents' needs are met at all times.
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The Long-Term Benefits of Laser Hair Removal: Is It Worth the Investment?
Learn the long-term benefits of laser hair removal, including permanent hair reduction, smoother skin, and fewer ingrown hairs. Is it worth the investment? Find out why this treatment saves time and money in the long run.
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A beginner’s guide to the art of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis of disorders in areas of the musculoskeletal system, such as the spine. One of the central techniques in Chiropractic is spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), which can be described as a form of manual therapy of the joints and areas of soft tissue.
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Ashtanga Yoga: Advanced yoga for those who love a challenge
Ashtanga yoga is an advanced discipline of yoga that is known for being highly structured and demanding on its students. This specific discipline of yoga was developed by Sri Pattabi Jois, who established a yoga centre in India and crafted Ashtanga yoga into what it is today.
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