Art Therapy
A lot of people do not know what Art Therapy is, in short, it is a type of expressive therapy that uses people's creative processes of making art to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
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Midwife vs. Obstetrician: Which is the Right Choice for Your Pregnancy?
Should you choose a midwife or an obstetrician for your pregnancy? Understand the differences, benefits, and considerations to make an informed decision for a safe and empowered birth experience.
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The top five warning signs of depression
Warning signs of depression, as opposed to risk factors for depression, are indicators that suggest a person could be experiencing a dip in their mental health or, possibly, depression. Look out for these tell-tale signs of depression to help you determine the status of someone’s mental health:
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The benefits and basics of Classical Pilates
Classical Pilates is strictly defined as a form of exercise that incorporates techniques from the originator of Pilates himself, Joseph Pilates. In classical Pilates, only those movements designed by Joseph Pilates are included in the workout session. Non-classical Pilates often incorporates movements and exercises from other physical therapy disciplines, such as yoga.
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When Should You See a Dermatologist?
A look at how dermatologists detect and treat various forms of skin cancer, including melanoma
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Long-term addiction treatment: 3 pros and cons
Ultimately, the best option will vary depending on the individual's specific needs and resources.
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Speech Therapy
Most people seem to think that Speech Therapy is only reserved for children or patients who are unable to enunciate and articulate properly. However, this isn’t the case. Speech Therapists often treat patients with auditory processing disorder, dyspraxia and dyslexia. All of these issues make it difficult for people to communicate verbally and via writing, making life frustrating and unnecessarily difficult. Fortunately, Speech Therapists are trained to assist in a wide variety of language and speech problems.
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Ashtanga Yoga: Advanced yoga for those who love a challenge
Ashtanga yoga is an advanced discipline of yoga that is known for being highly structured and demanding on its students. This specific discipline of yoga was developed by Sri Pattabi Jois, who established a yoga centre in India and crafted Ashtanga yoga into what it is today.
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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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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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Navigating Healing Trauma with Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Moreover, Somatic Experiencing Therapy equips individuals with invaluable tools for navigating future challenges
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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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Could you benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a popular psychological tool used by mental health practitioners, and if often described as being similar to cognitive-behaviour therapy. ACT is categorised as a psychological intervention tool that uses the concept of ‘acceptance’, mindfulness skills, and commitment strategies to improve the way a person thinks and to make their mental state healthier.
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Myths vs. Facts: What Genetic DNA Testing Can Really Tell You About Your Health and Beauty
DNA testing isn’t a magical solution—it’s a guide that can help you understand some of the tendencies you may have inherited, but it’s not a guarantee of specific results.
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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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Body 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.
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