
Reflexology
If you're feeling out of kilter, don't know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out. EUNICE INGHAM, physical therapist
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Personal Training in a Group
Personalising workouts to accommodate varying fitness levels and goals within a group setting can be challenging for trainers.
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Podiatrists
A Podiatrist is a medical professional who specialises in the treatment and diagnosing of conditions of the foot, ankle and leg area. A podiatrist can also fall under being named a podiatric physical or surgeon. Podiatrist undergo years of tertiary education and residency before they are allowed to practice – making them the most qualified people to deal with issue of the feet.
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What to look for when choosing a boxing gym
When done correctly, boxing can be one of the most effective forms of exercise that both improves muscle tone and burns kilojoules. However, without the correct equipment and environment, boxing becomes less effective as an exercise and can even be dangerous. Read on to find out what to look for if you are interested in finding a boxing gym:
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A beginner’s guide to the benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture has a considerable history of development as a Chinese medicinal practice that evolved over 2 500 years ago.
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Maternity Hospitals in South Africa, what are the benefits of going to private birthing clinics as opposed to maternity hospitals?
While private maternity clinics also provide high-quality maternity care, the focus and philosophy of care may differ
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How to minimise your risk of injury at the gym
Exercise is vital to your health but can come with risks if you do not take heed of necessary safety precautions. Stretching is one of the most vital aspects of every gym routine and should ideally be how you start and end off each exercise session.
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Could you benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a popular psychological tool used by mental health practitioners, and if often described as being similar to cognitive-behaviour therapy. ACT is categorised as a psychological intervention tool that uses the concept of ‘acceptance’, mindfulness skills, and commitment strategies to improve the way a person thinks and to make their mental state healthier.
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HOW STRESS CAN AFFECT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Chronically stressed individuals are 3 times more likely to suffer from frequent colds.
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Choosing the Right Paediatrician: What Every Parent in South Africa Should Know
Struggling to find the right paediatrician? Learn what to look for in a health professional, key questions to ask, and how to ensure your child gets the best medical care in South Africa.
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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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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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Chiropractic Safety
It is my job as a Chiropractor to make sure that my patient is healthy and I swore an oath to make sure my patients are safe all the time.
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BODIES Personal Training Studio
When you are doing everything right with your training and nutrition and are still not making progress, look back at the “small things “ again!
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Dealing With Change
Life is constantly changing. Our circumstances change, we grow older, our children grow up, our jobs change, we move to different places and even the people we spend time with change. How do you feel about change? Does it scare or excite you? Does it make you feel stressed and anxious or do you look forward to the prospect of change?
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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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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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