
Obesity 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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Stress 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:
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Five facts you need to know about Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative therapy that has its roots in ancient Eastern medicine. During a cupping therapy session, a therapist will create a suction effect on the skin using cups specially designed for cupping therapy. The therapist uses the cups to create a vacuum effect, which pulls the area of the skin that is in contact with the cup into the hollow of the cup.
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Osteopaths
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the interrelationship between the body's structure, function, and self-healing capacity, emphasizing manual techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal and other health conditions.
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Facials
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.
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Craniosacral 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
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Dietitians and Nutritionists how they can work hand in hand
Dietitian's and nutritionists are both professionals who specialise in food and nutrition, but they have distinct roles and responsibilities
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Safety tips for beginners in bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is an extreme fitness discipline that pushes those who choose it to the maximum limits of what the human physique can endure. Although bodybuilding can be extremely rewarding, it is also very challenging and can even be dangerous if certain precautions are not taken. Read on to find out how to start your bodybuilding journey safely and successfully:
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How to Choose the Right Aesthetic Clinic: A Guide to Finding Trusted Professionals
Learn how to choose the best aesthetic clinic in South Africa with our guide to finding trusted professionals. Explore tips on evaluating credentials, hygiene, technology, and aftercare to ensure your health and beauty goals are met safely and effectively.
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Anusara Yoga
Anusara partakes in a non-dual Tantric philosophy, meaning that their teachings revolve around the idea that there can only be good, and that goodness knows no opposite
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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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Behind the Scan: How Radiographers Play a Vital Role in Diagnosing Medical Conditions
From X-rays to MRIs, radiographers play a crucial role in medical diagnostics, ensuring patient safety and accurate imaging. Their expertise helps doctors detect conditions early, making them an indispensable part of health care.
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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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Buteyko Breathing Method
Buteyko Method The Buteyko Breathing Method is a healing practice that was developed by Doctor Konstantin Buteyko. The practice is a specific way and understanding of breathing t that focuses on healing asthma and other breathing related difficulties. What baffles people about the method is that it involves no medicine, not even herbs or homeopathic solutions. The technique relies solely on how the patient breathes. Buteyko developed the method when he found that most breathing related problems such as asthma, allergies and bronchitis are all
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What is Zumba?
Zumba is a dynamic and enjoyable fitness program that offers numerous physical and mental health benefits
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Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage technique that focuses on reaching deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue to relieve chronic tension, pain, and stiffness
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