
How to take care of your cuticles
Your cuticles are the nearly imperceptible layer of skin above the fingernails and toenails. Cuticles vary in length and can be quite long and thick, or thin and very close to the skin that surrounds the nail. They are delicate and can be easily bitten away – if you are a nail biter – pushed back too far, or even removed. Here is some insight into how to take care of your cuticles, and why keeping your cuticles healthy is in your best interest:
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How can Thai massage improve your lifestyle?
Thai massage combines a variety of disciplines to make for a uniquely relaxing and restorative massage experience. Thai massage combines traditional healing techniques that include acupuncture, assisted yoga postures, reflexology, and more. In contrast to many other types of traditional massage, Thai massage does not involve the use of oils or lotions to lubricate the body or reduce friction.
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The Role of an Anaesthesiologist: More Than Just Putting You to Sleep
Anaesthesiologists are more than just sleep doctors—they are guardians of patient safety and comfort, making modern medicine possible.
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Is Ball room dancing considered a sport and how popular is it amongst the younger age groups in South Africa?
Ballroom dancing is often considered both an art form and a sport due to its combination of technical skill, physical fitness, and artistic expression. Competitive ballroom dancing, also known as dancesport.
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Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique The Alexander Technique is a method that was created to ultimately change the way we perform every day activities. The Alexander Technique puts forward the idea that changing the way we feel about thoughtless activities such as walking, sitting or even standing. As children, we had to learn to do these things using concentration and effort. In adulthood, however, we lose that sense of being present in our actions. The Alexander Technique aims to create a presence and an intellectual involvement in all areas of activity.
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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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Chakra Healing
Chakra Healing Its name may sound like a new trendy super food, but Chakras are actually pivotal energy portals in our bodies that allow energy to flow throughout our body. Each Chakra is specifically placed to hold certain energies from various aspects of your life. Each part of the body produces specific cells that perform specific functions and emit specific energies. This is how we understand and decipher the different energy channels located carefully from the base of our spine to our cranium. Healing Through Chakra Cleansing Energy
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Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga, like all forms of yoga, is structured around a certain way of living. It is based on a philosophy of being attuned to the world around you in a way that does not separate you from the things that you see and feel. Ashtanga yoga instills a philosophy of complete interconnectedness and wholesome mind and body. The practice is specifically designed around utilizing the eight “limbs”. For those of you unfamiliar with yoga, these limbs are eight representations of what elements are strengthened and focused on during t
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a popular and well sought after form of physical therapy or rehabilitation that deals with restoring movement to people who have been affected by an injury, sickness or a disability. A physiotherapist assist patients through exercise and movement as well as generally educating patients on how their body works and how to take care of it or prevent further injury. Physiotherapy is a science-based practice that not only focuses on physical rehabilitation, but also places a large amount of focus on teaching their
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What is Bodyworks Muscle Testing? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
Bodyworks Muscle Testing is a holistic tool for identifying imbalances through muscle responses. Learn how it supports physical, emotional, and preventative health, and why it’s gaining popularity as a non-invasive, personalized approach to wellness.
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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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20 Different Yoga Practices
Yoga encompasses a diverse array of practices, each offering unique benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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Introduction to Meditation
Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and redirect thoughts, ultimately leading to a state of heightened awareness, inner peace, and relaxation.
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Telemedicine and the Future of General Practice: What Patients Need to Know
Telemedicine is changing how South Africans access General Practitioners, offering convenience, cost savings, and better healthcare accessibility. Learn how virtual consultations, AI, and smart technology are shaping the future of general practice while improving patient care and efficiency.
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Understanding Medical Tests: What Pathologists Look for in Your Bloodwork
Blood tests can reveal vital information about your health. Pathologists play a key role in analyzing these results to detect infections, chronic diseases, and overall well-being. Understanding your bloodwork empowers you to take control of your health with confidence.
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Hot Stone Massages If you are looking for a massage technique that is deeply relaxing and invigorating, a Hot Stone Massage is definitely an option to consider. Hot Stone massage is a technique that involves your massage therapist using heated, smooth stones to massage or lay across your back. The heat of the stones is extremely relaxing and aids the muscles in becoming loose and easy to manipulate and massage, ensuring a deep and effective massage. Hot Stone Massage is initially rooted in Native American tradition, where the stones were hea
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