
An introduction to biokinetics
Biokinetics is an increasingly important aspect of healthcare for many patients who suffer from the repercussions of an unhealthy lifestyle. Too little exercise, poor diet and a high-stress lifestyle have made biokinetics all the more important for those who need help improving their physical condition.
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What is the Alexander Technique? A Comprehensive Guide to Its Principles and Benefits
Exploring how practicing the Alexander Technique can contribute to stress relief and improved mental health.
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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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Choosing the Right Organic Facial for Your Skin Type
Choosing the right organic facial for your skin type is crucial for achieving healthy, glowing skin. This guide helps you understand the best facials for oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin, highlighting the benefits of natural ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, and honey.
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6 popular styles of ballroom dancing
Ballroom dancing is an extremely diverse discipline of dance that has a different style, pace and atmosphere for every personality and level of ability to enjoy. Have a look at these popular types of ballroom dancing to find a style that suits you.
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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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The Science Behind Contemporary Pilates: How It Enhances Strength, Flexibility, and Balance
Contemporary Pilates improves strength, flexibility, and balance by focusing on core muscles, posture, and mindful movement. It enhances endurance, reduces injury risks, and fosters a strong mind-body connection, benefiting both physical and mental health.
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Social Workers
Social Workers A Social Worker is somebody who has to deal with the difficulties of peoples circumstances on a daily basis. They are often the connection between an individual, family or patient and an institution such as the government. Social Workers are trained to assist families or individuals cope with certain issues or circumstances. A Social Worker plays many roles. They are required to train people to cope with their day to day lives in order to have a better standard of living, as well as liaising between patients and healthcare profe
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Coming up vegan
Vegan options are seen more and more on everyday menus and new vegan restaurants have opened their doors throughout the city. Defining a vegan diet would be as follows: A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, dairy products, eggs and honey, but includes a wide variety of plant foods. Reasons for ‘going vegan’ include avoiding the killing and suffering of animals, and the killing of wildlife for profits.
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Sleep Better, Look Better: Using Biofeedback Therapy for Improved Sleep and Anti-Aging
If you’re seeking a natural, lasting approach to anti-aging, biofeedback therapy could be the answer.
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga advocates creating flexibility in areas of the body that most people believe are meant to be nonmalleable - such as the hips, knees, pelvis and lower spine.
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Understanding Jungian Analysts and Their Therapeutic Approach
Jungian analysis offers a profound and transformative pathway to self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.
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Remedial 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.
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Corporate massage: Bringing relaxation into the workplace
For many, an office environment is a place of extreme stress, strict deadlines and tense relationships. In today's corporate world, many employees suffer from the physical and mental side effects of living unbalanced lives where work seems to dominate every waking hour.
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Castor Oil: A Natural Healing Product in South African Alternative Medicine
In South Africa's rich tapestry of traditional healing practices, castor oil stands as a revered natural remedy, cherished by naturopaths, homeopaths, and herbalists alike
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Microneedling Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Is microneedling painful? Unsafe? Ineffective for darker skin tones? Let’s bust these myths! Explore the science and benefits of this transformative skin treatment and learn why it’s a safe, effective choice for achieving glowing, healthy skin.
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An introduction to body therapy
Body therapists can perform a wide variety of services that include therapeutic massage, massage for relaxation, and skin treatments for cosmetic purposes. Examples of different body therapy treatments include foot reflexology, back massage, and body exfoliation. Body therapy can also be described as an energy-based therapy as some forms of body therapy focus on tapping into a clients ‘chi’ or the paths of their life force.
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