What is Swedish massage?
Swedish massage is the technique of massage that most probably comes to mind when one thinks of a quintessential massage experience: One-on-one time with a therapist, aromatic oils and lotions, deep rubbing and massage techniques, and smooth, slow movements. Swedish massage incorporates a variety of movement types, such as gliding, kneading, rubbing, stroking, pounding, vibration, or tapping.
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Personal Shoppers
Some people know how to throw an outfit together just by looking at it on the shelf. Some people have the patience and the stamina to shop for hours, try on endless amounts of clothing and persevere until their wardrobe is up to date. Some of us, however, just don’t. This is where personal shoppers become the lifesavers of the fashion impaired or even just for the time constrained.
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Botox for Beginners: What to Expect from Your First Appointment
Botox is a well-established, safe treatment that can help you achieve a refreshed and youthful look without drastic changes or downtime.
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Orthodontists
Orthodontists are the people that we often tend to fear – they are one step scarier than a visit to the dentist. However, these medical professionals are vital when it comes to sorting out our teeth and mouths. Orthodontists are often the handiwork behind most of the beautiful smiles we see around us. An Orthodontist is trained to correct teeth alignment and to guide facial development.
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Top Anti-Aging Facial Treatments to Add to Your Skincare Routine
Explore top anti-aging facial treatments like microdermabrasion and hyaluronic acid facials to fight wrinkles and improve skin texture.
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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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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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Pregnancy Personal Trainers
Pregnancy personal trainers are fitness professionals specialized in providing exercise programs tailored to pregnant women's needs.
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Your guide to French manicures
French manicures have long been considered the ultimate when it comes to nail fashion. They have a reputation for femininity, class, and elegance. Why not channel French sophistication into your nail look and get yourself a French manicure? Here is our guide for what to expect and how to specify exactly how you would like your French manicure to look:
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Skincare Routine Essentials for Sun-Exposed Skin
South Africa’s sunny weather is something to be enjoyed, and with a well-planned skincare routine, you can make the most of it while protecting your skin.
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Types of nail fungi and how to spot them
Your hands and feet are integral to living everyday life and are a part of almost every activity that takes you from morning to night. Fungal infections are understandably a huge hindrance and can be both painful and unsightly. Here is a simple guide to the four main types of nail fungi to be aware of, as well as some tips on how to spot them, so that you can seek treatment immediately:
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Is life passing you by?
Is life passing you by while you wait for the 'perfect' time to realize your dreams, goals or desires? For example, some may put off their dreams until ‘the kids are in school’, or ‘the kids are out the house’. However, it is important to realise that there will never be a perfect time and the moment is right now! By waiting for the so-called ‘perfect time’, we are in fact postponing our own happiness in life.
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“Know thyself”, we are told, but how?
Do you have clarity in how you go about things, in your daily tasks, your movements, your thinking? Or are you like most people at the mercy of your reactions, a prisoner of your habits. These can be habits of thought, of posture, and of personality. They are more honestly called your idiosyncrasies or eccentricities. And not all of them are endearing or helpful. You may like to think that this is what makes you you, but these habits get in your way of being fully true to yourself.
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Bikram Yoga
What many people don’t know prior to their Yoga journey is that there are a variety of practices to choose from. Each practice is designed to suit certain physical and mental goals or preferences, and choosing the right one is key. This article will be focused on the strenuous and sweat inducing practice known as Bikram Yoga. What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga is a practice that follows a very specific flow. The practice must contain twenty-six poses and two breathing exercises in the space of 90 minutes in a room that is heated to approximatel
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The price of perfectionism
What does being a perfectionist mean? Simply, it means that there is absolutely no room for failure. Anything achieved by the perfectionist must be completely perfect and devoid of all errors. These expectations are self-imposed and are often unrealistic.
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What facilities do medical centres offer in South Africa? Are they holistic or medically based?
While medical centers in South Africa primarily focus on providing medical care and treatment, many also incorporate holistic approaches
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