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
Read moreObesity in South Africans
OBESITY AND LACK OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG SOUTH AFRICANS Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. If a person weights 20% more than is given in the standard height/weight tables, one is considered to be obese. Except for heavily muscled persons, this is presumed to be correct. Obesity is caused by consuming too much food and not consuming the energy that we obtain from the food we eat. If the body does not utilise all the energy it is stored as body fat. Obesity is not only an adult disease but it appears as in
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"When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours."
Read moreThe pros and cons of eyelash extensions
Eyelash extensions can provide a fuller, longer, and more voluminous look to natural lashes
Read moreThe Science Behind Facial Peels: How They Transform Your Skin
Learn how facial peels exfoliate, boost collagen, and transform your skin, addressing wrinkles, scars, and dullness for a radiant, rejuvenated complexion.
Read moreSex Therapy
Sex Therapy Vast majorities of people are still unwilling to discuss their sex lives, despite the fact that sex plays a huge role in how relationships function. A healthy sex life is often a direct link to a healthy, open relationship. With the pressures that many of us face today, it is easy to put sex with our partners on the back seat. Sex Therapy is aimed towards changing that mentality and helping clients to find out how they can have a sex life that creates a safe and meaningful relationship. What is Sex Therapy? Sex therapy is an op
Read moreFacials
You either love them, or you hate them. Regardless, your skin may need them every once in a while to keep healthy, glowing and clean. Facials range from being very simple to very, very complicated. Whether you are getting a basic exfoliation and extraction or a gold plated experience of the rich and famous, facials are something that should be a priority for your skin.
Read moreThe Benefits of Permanent Makeup: Saving Time and Enhancing Your Look
Permanent makeup offers time-saving benefits and long-lasting beauty enhancements. Say goodbye to daily makeup application with perfectly shaped brows, defined eyes, and a natural lip tint.
Read moreAyurveda: a mind-body health system
Ayurveda was developed thousands of years ago in India and continues to be practised today as a popular mind-body health system. Ayurveda is more than just a treatment plan and can be described as a ‘science’ or ‘philosophical’ approach to life. The name ‘Ayurveda’ literally means 'science of life’.
Read moreHow Career Counsellors Help Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
Career counsellors support mental health by offering stress management, career change guidance, and work-life balance strategies. Their expertise empowers employees to thrive professionally and personally, leading to increased satisfaction and productivity.
Read moreSafety tips for CrossFit beginners
Make sure you warm up and cool down sufficiently as part of your workout session.
Read moreMyotherapy
Myotherapy Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on treating as well as preventing both soft tissue pain and compromised joint movement. Both of these ailments are cause of myofascia dysfunction. Myofascia is the substance that makes up ligaments and tendons, as well as surrounding muscles and separating muscles from one another. Soft Tissue Pain Symptoms You may benefit from seeing a Myotherapist if any of these symptoms have been present: - Stiff joints - Tingling or ‘pins and needles’ - Fatigue - Numbness - Constant pain
Read moreTop 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:
Read moreBiofeedback Therapy
Biofeedback Therapy Think about the movements you can control – you control if you want to move your arm or if you want to walk. Just as we can control a variety of movements, there are functions in our body that are involuntary and are often not though about. These functions include heart rate, blood pressure and muscle tension. Biofeedback Therapy is a form of therapy that teaches patients to have control over these involuntary movements. How Does it Work? Biofeedback Therapy is a drug free practice that focuses on bring awareness to the
Read moreAn introduction to core energetics
Core energetics was developed by John Pierrakos in the early 1970s and is a practice that combines spiritual development with body psychology. Core energetics focuses on how, as adults, we are prone to reinstating childhood defence mechanisms and negative habits that block positive energy channels throughout the body, which causes a disempowered approach to life.
Read moreWhat to expect during a Hot Stone massage
Hot stone massage is a massage tradition that centres on the use of several smooth, heated stones in the massage technique. During the session, the therapist places the heated stones on specific regions of the body while giving a massage. Basalt river rocks are often used for these massages because they are naturally smooth and are known to retain heat effectively. In essence, the heated stones provide localised heat and weight to purposefully chosen regions of the body.
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