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As a patient , the only thing one ever hears is what is going wrong within our body. Yes your body could be riddled with countless hostile lifeforms but in addition to the negatives there is an underlying positive that until recently was not thought to be the new health cure.   What could it…

A physiotherapist is worthwhile if you have just had an injury, experiencing muscle pain or battling to move. We discuss what a physiotherapist does, the benefits of going to a physiotherapist and who needs physiotherapy. What does a physiotherapist do? A physiotherapist is a person who helps individuals who suffer from pain, aches, injury, illness,…

What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on zones in the foot that have corresponding nerve cells leading to and infiltrating various organs and other functional components in the body. What Can Reflexology Do? Reflexology has been successful in the management of musculoskeletal pain, insomnia, anxiety and stress, hormonal and…

Jet injectors have been utilised for approximately seventy-five years, but before becoming effective and seamless as an epidermal drug delivery tool, certain kinks had to be ironed out of the design. Today, the evolution of the jet injector has seen it make a successful comeback – and this time, it’s for good.   Needle-free Functionality…

In everyday life, we can get caught by unexpected flus, illnesses, pain or discomfort which can make it difficult to continue normally with school, work or just general wellbeing. Aliments can cause our everyday challenges to become even harder but why suffer when there is a solution? As a health care centre in Johannesburg, we…

Alternative forms of medicine often have a bad reputation or are seen in a negative light, but would they exist if tried and tested generic medical methods worked every time? At the very least, testing the hypothesis of something is how science eventually determines results, so why not test the hypothesis of alternative medicine before…

For starters, below are four key differences between psychiatrists and psychologists: Psychiatrists are medical practitioners, psychologists are not. Psychiatrists are able to prescribe medication, psychologists can’t. Psychiatrists are equipped to treat serious and complicated mental illness; psychologists treat less severe conditions. You will need a referral from a doctor to see a psychiatrist, but don’t…

What else can I do to maintain my mental wellbeing? As has been discussed under previous topics above, not all mental illness requires medication. Unfortunately, some mental illness needs medication and it is vital to take medication as it has been prescribed. Your psychiatrist will talk to you about your diagnosis and need for medication…

What can I expect the first time I meet my Psychiatrist? Your first appointment with a psychiatrist will be a longer appointment than usual. Your psychiatrist will take a detailed history from you. Some of the questions they will ask you will include your reason for coming now, your past medical history and past and…

Why is perinatal mental health important? Pregnancy and the birth of a child is a time of joy for many women however it may also be a time of great stress. Many women will look back and acknowledge that with all the joy and wonder of bringing a new life into the world, there were…