
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on helping patients to live a fulfilling, active life despite any physical or mental disabilities they may have. These patients are often children who have been born with disabilities but treatment can also extend to patients who have experiences physical trauma and need help being able to perform certain functions once again. Occupational Therapy helps patients to participate in every day life through using therapeutic every day activities that help to strengthen
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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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The top five warning signs of depression
Warning signs of depression, as opposed to risk factors for depression, are indicators that suggest a person could be experiencing a dip in their mental health or, possibly, depression. Look out for these tell-tale signs of depression to help you determine the status of someone’s mental health:
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Why You Should See an Audiologist: The Key Benefits of Regular Hearing Check-Ups
Our hearing is essential to our overall well-being, from staying connected to loved ones to protecting our mental and cognitive health.
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Gynaecologists
Gynaecologists are medical doctors specializing in the female reproductive system's health, including the uterus, ovaries, and breasts
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Meditation
Meditation We live in an incredibly fast paced world. Jobs have become overwhelmingly demanding and social pressures have escalated beyond belief. People seem to have forgotten how to simple be. Spending time that is dedicated strictly to yourself and your consciousness has become almost unheard of. This is exactly why meditation is so important, especially in our current society. To meditate is to remove yourself from a distracted state and dedicate time to focus on your breath, body and mind. From an outside perspective, meditation may se
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Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing When it comes to health and wellness, it would be limiting for us to only accept and utilize one facet of health care. Some people turn to Crystal Healing when they have found that Western Medicine just isn’t what they are after. If you are interested in taking a step towards using Crystal Healing for your health, this article will be able to act as a guide to get you on your way. The Body and Crystal Healing It is easy to see how people may seem skeptical about putting their health in the hands of a pretty stone. People who p
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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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Top tips for choosing your perfect gym
Embarking on your fitness journey for the first time, or after a long break from exercise can be a daunting task. However, those first few tough weeks can be made easier if you choose a gym that motivates you, provides you with the equipment you need and allows you to get stronger in a safe environment. Follow these top tips to help you choose a gym that suits your needs:
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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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Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage. During the course of your pregnancy, it is inevitable that you will be bombarded with numerous words of advice. Whether it comes from your mother, your great aunt or a stranger on the street, the constant grappling with new information can be overwhelming and stressful. It is important that you cope with your pregnancy t
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Speech Therapy
Most people seem to think that Speech Therapy is only reserved for children or patients who are unable to enunciate and articulate properly. However, this isn’t the case. Speech Therapists often treat patients with auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia. All of these issues make it difficult for people to communicate verbally and via writing, making life frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Fortunately, Speech Therapists are trained to assist in a wide variety of language and speech problems.
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Understanding Body Composition Analysis: Why It's More Than Just a Scale
Body composition analysis goes beyond the scale, offering a detailed look at fat, muscle, and hydration. It provides insights into your health, helping tailor fitness and diet plans to achieve better results.
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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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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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Body Stress Release
Stress within the body can hold a very large variety of consequences that most of us are unaware of. Unnecessary stress can bring on symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, grinding teeth and tension in the jaw. It also can bring emotional symptoms such as anxiety, aggression, irritability and irrational thinking.
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Corporate Yoga
Corporate Yoga The days of Yoga being associated with Hippies and sage cleansing are drawing to a close. The age-old practice is making its way into more conventional places as people come to realize the spiritual, psychological and benefits of Yoga. As people become aware of how Yoga affects work ethics, performance and stress management, it starts to make sense why companies would seek out Corporate Yoga as a way to enhance employee happiness and productivity. Before you start wondering if this Yoga Practice is going to leave you heaving a
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