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.
Read moreAromatherapy
As forms of healing that are alternative to Western Medicine are becoming more recognized and practiced, the medicine world has seen the growth of Aromatherapy as a way to better physical and psychological health. Aromatherapy is a practice that is based on natural, essential oils that are gathered from various plants, leaves, roots and other parts of the plant to be inhaled. The essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin.
Read moreCraniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy The name itself sounds daunting enough, but Craniosacral Therapy is a form of therapy that is non-invasive, gentle and aims to restore vitality and balance to the mind and body. Craniosacral Therapy is based around the idea of healing the body and mind through light touch, gently manipulating the body to hear itself in a way that it usually does not. The light touch of a Craniosacral Therapist will cause your body to react by starting to listen to itself and what is truly going on through out your body and mind. Often th
Read moreA beginner’s guide to the art of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis of disorders in areas of the musculoskeletal system, such as the spine. One of the central techniques in Chiropractic is spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), which can be described as a form of manual therapy of the joints and areas of soft tissue.
Read moreAn introduction to Compression therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that involves techniques of dynamic compression where gentle pressure is placed on the lower limbs to enhance blood flow. Compression therapy, therefore, enhances recovery and rehab. Other effects of the treatment are decreased swelling, pain and improve recovery time: There are many research articles that support this type of treatment:
Read moreThe Benefits of Starting Latin American Dancing Classes
In summary, Latin American dancing offers a holistic approach to fitness that encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being
Read moreMyotherapy vs. Massage Therapy: Understanding Their Roles in Health and Wellness
Discover the differences between Myotherapy and Massage Therapy, their unique techniques, and how to choose the right one for your health needs
Read more20 Different Yoga Practices
Yoga encompasses a diverse array of practices, each offering unique benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Read moreRemedial Massage
There are two broad types of massage - remedial massage and relaxation massage. Remedial Massage of a form of massage that is used for patients who are suffering from chronic pain or muscle tension. This form of massage is used specifically to find the source of the problem and to address it accordingly. Your remedial massage therapist will conduct a few tests to assess what exactly is causing discomfort or pain in your body.
Read moreStress relief techniques that you can do at home
An overload of stress can severely undermine your ability to function from day to day whilst maintaining your physical and mental health. Read on to find out what stress relief techniques you can use at home to reduce the negative consequences of too much stress:
Read moreBody 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.
Read moreNavigating 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.
Read moreCupping 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
Read moreICU Nurses
"When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours."
Read moreBack pain - Postural syndrome - Dr Gert Ferreira - Chiropractor in Centurion
The next and last part of the series on mid back pain is on Postural syndrome and Dr Gert Ferreira a chiropractor in Centurion will be discussing this condition
Read moreWhat Does a Holistic Psychologist Do? Exploring Their Unique Approach to Mental Health
Holistic psychologists address mental health from a mind-body-spirit perspective, offering personalised care that includes mindfulness, somatic therapy, and more. Learn how their unique approach leads to lasting change and overall well-being.
Read moreBikram 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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