
How to take care of your cuticles
Your cuticles are the nearly imperceptible layer of skin above the fingernails and toenails. Cuticles vary in length and can be quite long and thick, or thin and very close to the skin that surrounds the nail. They are delicate and can be easily bitten away – if you are a nail biter – pushed back too far, or even removed. Here is some insight into how to take care of your cuticles, and why keeping your cuticles healthy is in your best interest:
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Healthy habits to help those with depression
Medication and therapy sessions with a psychologist or counsellor are important factors in a person’s recovery from depression, but developing healthy daily habits should be given just as much consideration in one’s mental health plan. Healthy habits, such as practising a balanced diet, exercising regularly, nurturing relationships and hobbies and practising stress management techniques, can all drastically improve a person’s mental health.
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Reiki
Reiki Reiki is a healing technique that has been practiced by spiritualists for years. The technique involves the reiki th
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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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Couples Counselling as a solution to modern relationship conflicts
Negotiating the often-rocky terrain of intimate relationships can be a source of great joy or pain in a person’s life. As relationships can be so difficult, the journey that couples take together can often benefit from professional advice, insight and guidance.
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Exploring Psychoanalysis
Through the therapeutic process of exploration, reflection, and interpretation, patients are empowered to overcome obstacles, embrace their true selves, and realize their full potential for health and wellness.
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The Power of Compassion: Why Nurses Make All the Difference
Nurses are the foundation of South Africa’s healthcare system, offering both medical treatment and compassion. Despite challenges like staff shortages and emotional strain, their dedication ensures quality care. Investing in their well-being strengthens the entire healthcare system.
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Colour Therapy
Colour Therapy Like most forms of energy healing, Colour Therapy focuses on the healing, cleansing and balancing of the seven chakras. There is research to show that Colour Therapy can be traced back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Indian cultures. So, how does colour relate to energy? Colour is energy. Colour is light that is created through varying wavelengths, giving each colour in the chakra spectrum its own individual energy. The colour spectrum involves seven colours – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. All of these
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How Custom Orthotics and Prosthetics Improve Mobility and Quality of Life
Custom orthotics and prosthetics help individuals regain independence, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Designed by skilled Orthotist Prosthetists, these medical solutions enhance comfort, prevent further health issues, and encourage an active lifestyle. Find out how they can transform lives!
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EDMR is a scientifically researched and proven method to treat post-traumatic stress. It is a form of integrative psychotherapy that uses a variety of different techniques and elements from other various treatments.
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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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Optometrists
Eye sigparts of the body. This means that an optometrist may be able to identify more serious issu
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Qigong
Qigong. If you aren’t a fluent Chinese linguist, you probably didn’t say this word right. I definitely didn’t. Qi is pronounced “Chee” and can be translated as the pivotal energy of force that flows through the entire universe. Secondly, Gong is pronounced “Kung”. Now that we understand the name, perhaps we can start to explore the practice itself. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that is utilized as a system of health that incorporates intent, focus, physical postures and specific breathing techniques. Similar to yoga, Qigong is a pr
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Top tips for taking care of your acrylic nails
Acrylic can make your nails a fashion statement and give your hands a classy elegance that is hard to mirror with natural nails. This fantastic option does not come without maintenance, however. Take care of your acrylic by following these simple steps and get the most out of your latest nail look:
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ICU Nurses
"When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours."
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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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