IT’S OKAY TO SAY I’M NOT OKAY
Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways. IT'S OKAY TO SAY I'M NOT OKAY
Winter Skincare Tips
May your skin still be glowing and your coffee strong. We are approaching winter. Most of us enjoy snuggly nights in with comfort food and lots of hot chocolate. Just thinking about it makes me want to crawl into bed with a cup of coco! The truth is our skin is not a fan winter
Prostate Health
Gentlemen, The topic is misleading. Is prostate strictly for men? Yes, only men have a prostate and men over 40 years are more at risk, but this healthcare enlightenment is for everyone. There is almost nobody who does not know a man 40 years and older either a father, uncle, brother, son, friend, neighbor, colleague...
Multiple Sclerosis and Staying Mobile with Aqua-Therapy
Have you ever considered what will happen when you cannot walk anymore or have severe difficulties with mobility? If so, this article on curbing the effects of multiple sclerosis on the nervous system to stay mobile through aqua-therapy treatment is for you. Lower body mobility is the most concerning factor for Multiple Sclerosis patients, as
Managing your post-viral fatigue after COVID-19
While recovery has been swift for some patients, many survivors report that they continue to feel unwell even after being declared “COVID-Free”. To help make sense of this, we invited Dr Mandé Scheepers, our in-house Homeopath at Off Nicol Health, Wellness and Rehab, to explain post-viral fatigue to our readers. And give us a bit more
Text Neck Syndrome
Wondering what we’re talking about? Look no further than your teenager, possibly even the mirror. Craning your head and neck forward to watch another grumpy cat video, or respond to (yet another) ever-important text/email leads to excessive stress on the structures in your neck, especially when prolonged. Read More: Text Neck Syndrome
Corona Virus | The South African Variant | Rehabilitation Explained
On the 5th of March 2020, the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was reported in South Africa. At the time it was believed that only those with co-morbidities, underlying health conditions and elder populations were at risk. Then came the corona virus ‘South African Variant’, a mutated version of the original virus. Read more: Corona Virus-
Acute Lateral Ankle sprains
Acute ankle sprains are the most commonly occurring lower limb musculoskeletal injury incurring in individuals who participate in sports and recreational activities. The prevalence of ankle sprains in the general population has increased substantially with 70% of the population having incurred an ankle sprain during their life time (Deluhunt et. al, 2018). Read more: Acute
Health Tips
Feeling like it is time to make some changes to your diet but also feeling like it is overwhelming & you are not quite sure where to begin. Here are some of Francesca's tips to help get the ball rolling Read more: Health Tips with Francesca
New Beginnings
As a New Year begins, we hear a common theme being echoed of “New Year, New Me”, with the promise of exercise and buying that expensive gym membership that has been promised for the past few years or starting that new fad diet. A benefit of having a cyclical calendar means we have a chance