Physical Health

I have stiff shoulder muscles!

I have stiff shoulder muscles! Causing factors: Psychological stress Computer work for long periods Driving for long distances Sewing / knitting / crocheting History of whiplash injury Sustained positions with shoulders pulled forward and upwards.   Action Plan: Mobilizing: It needs to be performed slowly without force and it is…

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Physical Health

Do you have low energy levels?

Do you have low energy levels? Common Reasons for Lack of energy: Not getting enough exercise Not drinking enough water Eating unhealthily (vitamin & mineral deficiency) Hormonal imbalance Taking medicine or drugs that deplete your nutrition Having an illness that depletes nutrition, e.g. Adrenal fatigue Over stressed Depression, trauma not…

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Mental Health

Laughter – The Best Medicine

Laughter – The Best Medicine There is a lot of truth in the saying “laughter is the best medicine”. Various chemical reactions take place in the body when you are having a good laugh. The positive effects of laughter: Muscles stretch throughout the face and body. Increases oxygen to body…

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Physical Health

How can I improve my Sleep?

How can I improve my Sleep? During the initial phase of light sleep, the vast amount of information received that day is erased, and only important memories are kept.  Then in the deep sleep phase growth hormones are released, lots of important physiological maintenance is performed, muscles relax, and heart…

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Mental Health

How can I improve my concentration?

How can I improve my concentration? To improve your concentration, you have to firstly raise your brain’s natural ability to concentrate and, secondly, adjust the environment around you. The structure and function of the adult brain is not set in stone, as scientists have always believed. By working at it consistently and…

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Physical Health

Do you have Hypertension?

Do you have Hypertension? Smart strategies to reduce hypertension naturally: Reduce your body weight – weight is a common risk factor for hypertension Avoid foods that boost insulin levels (sugars and processed foods) – two-thirds of people who are insulin resistant also have hypertension Regular aerobic exercise Reduce your stress…

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Physical Health

Is your Gut Healthy?

Is your Gut Healthy? Do you struggle with low energy levels, weight gain, indigestion, unhealthy skin, constipation, mood swings or poor immune function? Maintaining healthy bacteria in your gut is always the first line of defence for good health. Emotional component Gut bacteria manufacture 95% of your body’s supply of the…

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Physical Health

What are the Benefits Of Exercise?

What are the Benefits Of Exercise? Apart from fitness and weight control as major benefits of an exercise routine, regular physical activity can also assist in reducing the risk of several diseases and health conditions. Heart health: Strengthening the heart muscle. Lowering blood pressure. Raising good cholesterol (HDL) levels and…

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