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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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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Power Pilates
Power Pilates If you are after a workout that places a large amount of focus on your core and an even larger amount of focus on sweating, then Power Pilates may be the one you’ve been looking for. Power Pilates is an exercise that used a series of controlled movements that strengthen, tone and lengthen your muscles. There is also a focus on improving both flexibility and endurance. This form of exercise has been designed to mold the body in a certain way – it conditions the body to be toned, lengthened and slim as opposed to other exercise f
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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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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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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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Aerobics
Aerobics I’m pretty sure that I can guess what came to mind: neon, leg warmers and some I-wonder-if-that-will-come-back again blue eye shadow. However, aerobics is far more of a vigorous form of exercise than the spandex-wearing ladies of the 80’s would lead you to believe. What is Aerobics? Aerobics is a specific form of cardio that focuses on upping your heart rate and hopefully lessening the scale. The upbeat practice focuses on cardio-vascular based exercises as well as combining strength training, muscle toning and flexibility. It’s p
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Day Spas
Day Spas ______________________________________________ Perfect for when you just need a day to focus on your health and wellbeing, day spas provide the perfect escape. A day spa is a business that focuses on providing health, beauty and relaxation treatments such as massages, facials and waxing. These day spas are a balance between a beauty salon and a destination spa – great for w
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Myotherapy vs. Massage Therapy: Understanding Their Roles in Health and Wellness
Discover the differences between Myotherapy and Massage Therapy, their unique techniques, and how to choose the right one for your health needs
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An introduction to CrossFit: The workout for those who love a challenge
CrossFit is a style of workout regime that has taken the fitness industry by storm. CrossFit classes combine a variety of exercises to test participants to the limit of their strength and endurance. Some of these exercises include running, riding assault bikes, rowing, skipping, weightlifting, deadlifting, burpees, kettlebell exercises, gymnastic movements such as handstands or rush ups, squatting and more.
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The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage: Boosting Health and Wellness
The benefits of lymphatic drainage are numerous and impactful, making it a valuable addition to your health and wellness routine.
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Healthy habits to help those with depression
Medication and therapy sessions with a psychologist or counsellor are important factors in a person’s recovery from depression, but developing healthy daily habits should be given just as much consideration in one’s mental health plan. Healthy habits, such as practising a balanced diet, exercising regularly, nurturing relationships and hobbies and practising stress management techniques, can all drastically improve a person’s mental health.
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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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Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, involves therapeutic techniques specifically adapted to the needs of pregnant women.
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Health Spas
Health spas are a great way to combine relaxation and healthy living, walking away with a deeper understanding and knowledge of how to treat your body
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Health Supplements
Health Supplements As you read this, I’m sure you don’t need to be told about the chaotic nature of modern living. The modern workforce and general busy nature can out a lot of stress on the way we live and has also made an impact on the nutrients we put into our body. The way people eat today has far less nutritional value than the way people used to eat. This lack of nutrition and minerals has lead us to the option of health supplements, which are extra sources of nutrients for bodies that need an extra boost in the health and wellness depart
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Common stress triggers of the 21st century
Stress is a common physical and mental setback in the fast-paced era of the 21st century. With massive technological development, fast-paced career advances and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is no surprise that many people struggle with stress. Knowing common stress triggers can be a useful weapon for fighting back against the dangerous effects of too much stress. Read on to find out which common aspects of daily life in the 21st century can contribute to unhealthy levels of stress in your life:
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