Risks and rewards of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, otherwise known as weight loss surgery, is an umbrella term referring to a broad range of possible surgeries for patients who are obese. Bariatric surgery is seen as a last resort for those who have tried all other conventional weight loss techniques, such as specialised diet plans, medication, exercise and more. When these techniques prove ineffective, bariatric surgery becomes a solution for many whose obesity becomes life-threatening.
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An introduction to the Bowen technique
The Bowen technique is named after Thomas Ambrose Bowen and is an alternative form of physical therapy that was developed in the 1970s. The technique has acquired a variety of alternative names, such as Fascial Kinetics, Integrated Bowen Therapy, or Smart Bowen.
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Genetic Testing for Disease Prevention: Can Your DNA Predict Future Health Risks?
Genetic DNA testing can reveal your predisposition to conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, helping you make informed health decisions and reduce future risks.
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Tattooing and Mental Health: How Tattoos Can Improve Your Well-Being
Tattoos can play a significant role in improving mental health by providing emotional healing, empowering individuals, and boosting self-esteem. This article explores how tattoos foster self-expression and confidence, helping individuals reclaim their bodies and process emotions.
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A beginners guide to the essentials of a new cycling kit
For beginners just entering the exciting world of cycling, choosing the perfect kit that meets their level of ability, price range and specific cycling fitness goals can be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, it’s no wonder many simply opt for the cheapest and most readily available gear. If you are a beginner cycler looking to build the right kit for you, take note of these essential cycling items you simply cannot do without:
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Art Therapy
Art Therapy Improving your well-being and over all mental, physical and emotional health through the creative process is exactly what Art Therapy is. Art Therapists are trained to guide individuals through a variety of different issues – whether it be rehabilitation, counseling, psychotherapy and healing. Art Therapists Art Therapists are definitely not the airy-fairy image you may have in your mind. A trained art therapist will need to have acquired their Masters Degree in both psychology and art in order to practice and treat patients. An
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Life Coaches: How can they help you self-actualise?
In life coaching, the relationship between the coach and the client is designed to help the client tap into their full potential, whatever that may be. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal relationships, parenting skills, career management, financial planning or just trying to achieve a greater sense of purpose, life coaches are there to help you on your journey to self-actualisation.
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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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Blood Test Analysis and Its Impact on Weight Management
Blood test analysis offers personalised insights into your body's hormonal balance, nutrient levels, and metabolism, helping you optimize your weight management strategy. Discover how it can make your diet plan more effective and sustainable.
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Unveiling the Role of Psychodynamic Psychotherapists
Ultimately, the goal of psychodynamic psychotherapy is not just symptom relief but holistic personal growth and fulfillment.
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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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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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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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What causes hair loss?
There is no simple solution to hair loss and it is a complicated symptom that stems from a complex array of possible causes. Hair loss can be triggered by psychological or physical stress and can be an indicator of dysfunction in the body, or simply bad luck in the genetic lottery. Read on to find out the common most causes of hair loss:
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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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