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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Buteyko: Breathing exercises for better health
Buteyko is a form of alternative physical therapy that makes use of specific breathing exercises to treat respiratory problems, such as asthma. The Ukrainian doctor Konstantin Buteyko originated the technique in the 1950s on the foundational belief that many medical problems are caused by hyperventilation, or increased respiratory rates, and breathing that is too deep.
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Digital Eye Strain: How Optometrists Can Help You Protect Your Eyes from Screens
Struggling with digital eye strain? Learn how optometrists in South Africa can help with expert care, specialized lenses, and simple eye-friendly habits to keep your vision healthy.
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Understanding Myofascial Release: What It Is and How It Works
By addressing the body’s fascia and restoring balance, this gentle yet effective technique can lead to improved mobility, reduced discomfort, and a greater sense of well-being.
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The latest trends in hair restoration techniques
Hair loss happens for a multitude of reasons. Ageing, stress, medical disorders or skin diseases are just a few triggers that can result in a thinning head of hair. For many, hair loss is a source of deep psychological stress and even embarrassment and can be a real blow to one’s self-esteem. However, new breakthroughs in technology are making hair restoration easier and easier to achieve. Here are 2019’s latest trends to give your tresses new life:
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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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Depression
Depression For years, mental illness has been a conversation that most would prefer to avoid. In South Africa alone there are 23 suicides a day. 70% of South Africa’s attempted suicides have been made by people suffering from a mental illness - whether it is depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. With these statistics in mind, it is irresponsible for communities to not have open and honest conversations about mental health and the rise of depression amongst today’s societies. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that a
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An introduction to body therapy
Body therapists can perform a wide variety of services that include therapeutic massage, massage for relaxation, and skin treatments for cosmetic purposes. Examples of different body therapy treatments include foot reflexology, back massage, and body exfoliation. Body therapy can also be described as an energy-based therapy as some forms of body therapy focus on tapping into a clients ‘chi’ or the paths of their life force.
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Mobility Personal Training
There are so many people who partake in personal training in order to look better. This is something that you can get away with when you are young, energetic and mobile but it will have negative effects when your body starts to age. Mobility is a vital component of exercise, and is something that deserves just as much focus and attention as weight training or muscle building. What is Mobility?
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Sleep Better, Look Better: Using Biofeedback Therapy for Improved Sleep and Anti-Aging
If you’re seeking a natural, lasting approach to anti-aging, biofeedback therapy could be the answer.
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What is a Non-Surgical Facelift? Exploring the Latest Trends in Aesthetic Treatments
With options like dermal fillers, Botox, thread lifts, and advanced technologies, achieving a youthful glow has never been more accessible.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – the name itself sounds lets us know that this form of therapy is not for the faint of heart. Turning to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy will require you, as a patient, to look within yourself and around yourself in ways that are challenging but also exponentially rewarding. ACT developed as a consequence of psychologists and researches wanting to create a type of therapy that would essentially act as a long-term recovery for those suffering from mental health issues. Alt
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High Cholesterol & Treatment
The increased Cholesterol is problematic as it begins to deposit in our arteries and other areas of the body. These deposits begin to block blood flow and can result in a Heart Attack or Stroke.
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Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy. With cupping therapy becoming an increasingly popular form of massage, you may have heard about the technique through the grapevine. However, this newly popular technique has actually been practiced since ancient Chinese, Middle Eastern and Egyptian periods. Cupping Therapy is a practice that has emerged itself into our current times and proves to hold many benefits. What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping therapy is a massage technique that makes use of specially crafted cups. These cups may be made out of glass, silicone, bamboo
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Common Orthopaedic Surgeries and What to Expect During Recovery
Considering orthopaedic surgery? Discover how Orthopaedic Surgeons can restore mobility and ease pain. From knee replacements to spinal fusion, learn what to expect during recovery and how health professionals can help you heal faster and get back to an active life.
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What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage? The Science Behind Its Health and Beauty Benefits
In a world where we’re constantly exposed to stress and toxins, lymphatic drainage massage offers a gentle, natural way to support your body’s health and beauty.
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