
An introduction to biochemical therapy
Biochemical therapy is a natural therapy that aims to rebalance a patient’s cellular metabolism by ensuring the body has the perfect balance of essential mineral salts for optimum functioning. The 12 vital mineral salts biochemical therapy focuses on include Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Phosphate, Phosphate of Iron, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Sulphate, Magnesium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Sulphate, Silica Oxide and Calcium Sulphate.
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Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist An Endocrinologist is somebody who is medidentify that there is a problem with the patient’s glands. Our glands are responsible for releasing a variety of hormones in our body. A problem with the glands will often lead to a hormonal imbalance, which will be diagnosed and treated by an Endocrinologist. W - Thyroid Disease
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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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Slipping a Disk and What to Do About It.
“Mom! Dad has put his back out again!” “A friend of mine slipped a disc while snagging a 23kg Carp”. Sounds quite excessive right? (The slipped disc, not the Carp). Let me help dust off the terminology before the weekend’s boasting around the braai.
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How Therapy Works: What to Expect from Your First Session with a Psychologist
Wondering what happens in your first therapy session? Learn how psychologists assess your needs, set goals, and guide you toward emotional well-being. Discover how therapy works and why it’s an essential step in mental health care.
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From Allergies to Heart Conditions: How Medical Tattoos Can Alert First Responders
Medical tattoos offer life-saving benefits by alerting first responders to critical health issues like allergies, heart conditions, and epilepsy. This article covers how they work, their advantages, and important considerations.
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3 Steps To Discover The Purpose of Your Life
“You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli
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Chinese Massage
Chinese Massage The Chinese Massage is yet another Eastern healing technique that has made waves in the Western world. People all around the globe can benefit from a Chinese Massage, whether it is for release from pain or release from psychological stress. Chinese Massage is rooted in the idea that our body is made up of energy and energy channels. Chinese Massage focuses on helping these energies and guiding blood flow to move throughout the body in a way that is continuous and fluid. The purpose of Chinese massage is to open up these channe
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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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Embracing the Power of Music Therapy for Wellness
Music therapy offers a holistic and accessible pathway to healing, growth, and well-being for individuals of all ages and backgrounds
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Unlocking Inner Peace: Exploring Spiritual Hypnosis in South Africa
Practitioners of spiritual hypnosis in South Africa often blend traditional hypnotherapy techniques with indigenous wisdom and spiritual teachings.
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Aerobics Gyms
Aerobics gyms are fitness facilities that specialize in offering aerobic exercise classes and programs aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and overall health
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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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The healing power of Shiatsu massage
In Shiatsu massage, the palms, fingers, and thumbs are the therapist’s main tools. During the massage, the therapist applies pressure to specific points of the body for periods of two to eight seconds. The therapist will target areas of the body believed to be connected to energy pathways – known as meridians – to improve balance in the body and help to heal certain ailments.
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Anusara Yoga: a branch of yoga for the spiritually inclined
Anusara yoga was founded by John Friend in the 1990s and can be classified as a branch of yoga based on Tantric philosophy, which focuses on alignment and order in one’s life. Anusara yoga emphasises the experience of joy through practising yoga and celebrates ‘the Universal Principle of Alignment’, which refers to a belief in the importance of balance and harmony in life. ‘Anusara’ means ‘to follow one’s heart’ and the practice of Anusara yoga is often referred to as ‘yoga of the heart’.
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The last trends in aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic medicine, an umbrella term that includes the category of plastic surgery, focuses on improving one’s cosmetic appearance by alleviating blemishes like scars, skin looseness, cellulite, unwanted hair, hair loss, excess fat, and more. Aesthetic medicine is evolving at a rapid rate to keep up with developing beauty trends and technological innovations. Check out these new trends in aesthetic medicine to keep abreast of what is currently available in the world of cosmetic enhancement.
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