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If your stress levels are stratospheric, this 3000-year-old therapy could be just what you need. In fact, our guinea-pig found it deeply relaxing.
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| | Tai Chi
Prepare for combat against those everyday niggles. When you do Tai Chi Chuan, they're the very last thing on your mind, as Health24's Carine Visagie can testify.
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| | Iridology
The proponents of this technique believe that patterns, colours, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine information about a person's systemic health. We tried it out.
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| | The Prognos
Frequency-based prognostic devices are highly controversial. Yet, Health24 user Elsibe Loubser McGuffog found one such machine – the Prognos – rather useful.
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| | Buddhist meditation
A stressed-out urban cynic goes on a four-day meditation retreat. Olivia Rose-Innes spares us nothing.
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| | Reflexology
How many people get paid to lie on their beds and have their feet rubbed? Reflexology has a new convert - Susan Erasmus.
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| | Crystal healing
Intrigued by the possibilities of this non-invasive approach, Carine van Rooyen went in search of a crystal healer who could help treat a persisting sinusitis problem.
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| | Kahuna massage
Does the idea of having your entire body massaged in long, powerful strokes appeal to you? Then get André Britz's take on the Kahuna massage. Then grab some cash and clear your diary.
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| | Bali spa ritual
What on earth is the Bali spa ritual? We sent Tandeka Bafo to find out and she came back relaxed and rejuvenated.
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| | Manual lymph drainage
Despite having had a previous bad experience with massage oils, Leandra Engelbrecht decided to find out exactly what manual lymph drainage is.
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| | Reiki
Reiki was developed as far back as the 19th Century and has many forms and uses. Ilse Pauw was converted from a Reiki sceptic to a fan in two hours flat.
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| | Acupuncture
Whoever would have thought that being a human pin cushion could be so much fun? Health24's Amy Henderson reports back on her first-ever acupuncture session.
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| | Thermal Massage
Most of us could do with a massage at this time of the year. Health24's André Britz found the perfect lunch-hour option that's convenient and within everyone's budget.
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| | Swedish massage
A massage session - what better way to ease away all those knots that accumulated during the year? Find out why the Swedish version is the way to go.
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| | Flotation
Ever dreamt of switching off your mind for an hour and casting aside everything that stresses you? Joanne Hart sets out to find deep relaxation with flotation therapy.
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| | Colour therapy
Colour used as a therapy? It's true, and if Amy Henderson's experience is anything to go by, it's not only effective but rather enjoyable too.
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| | Thai massage
Traditional Thai massage may not cure cancer or diabetes, but it does wake you up to just how amazing your body really is. Marcus Low gave it a shot.
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| | Consulting a medium
Health24's André Britz went to see a medium - and came away intrigued.
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| | Ayurvedic massage
The word "Ayurvedic" may be a mouthful, but it's a word well worth knowing if you're in the mood for a massage. Health24's Carine van Rooyen explains why.
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| | Numerology
I knew nothing about numerology until a few days ago. A double session with a numerologist left me intrigued.
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| | Traditional healing
Would you go and see a traditional healer? Tandeka Bafo took the plunge.
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| | Carita facial
Many women (and apparently men) swear by the facial. Health24's Heather Parker submitted to heat, the tug, the rough and the glide of the most extensive facial ever developed.
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| | Gingko Elixir Massage
A massage session at one of the most beautifully located spas in the country – Carine van Rooyen didn't complain when her editor asked her to cover this one for Health24.
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| | Shiatsu
Is it possible to find a balance within oneself? Leandra Engelbrecht tried out Shiatsu.
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| | Hot stone massage
Health24's Wilma van Zuydam found heavenly relaxation in the form of hot stones. Here's her story.
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| | Pellowah Healing Technique
The Pellowah healing technique is a newcomer to the world of alternative healing. Its proponents say it is 'the purest form of healing available'. Amy Henderson tried it out.
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| | Detox foot pads
Detox while you sleep - or so the manufacturer claims. André van Wyk put these pads to the test.
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| | Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
That's right: needles in your face. But it's for a good cause – and we're looking beyond your own therapy here.
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| | Hypnosis
Wilma van Zuydam set off to a hypnotherapy session expecting to find a starry-eyed freak with a swinging pocket watch. Instead, the session turned out to be truly insightful.
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| | Deep tissue massage
It's intense, focused and at times even painful. But Amy Henderson found out that a Deep Tissue Massage is definitely worth it.
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| | Osteopathy
Joanne Hart recently saw an osteopath for the first time. Will it be the last time? Find out.
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| | Endermologie
It's embarrassing, it's a bit uncomfortable, but it could possibly mean the end of cellulite. Carine van Rooyen submitted to endermologie.
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| | Body Stress Release
Body Stress Release is a complementary technique which helps the body heal itself by releasing stored tension. Amy Henderson tried it out.
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| | Psychophonetics
When Carine van Rooyen was invited to do a course in psychophonetics, she grabbed the chance to drill down into her sugar addiction - and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
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| | African rain forest experience
A number of sauna and shower elements from around the world are combined with African fragrances and ideas about relaxation to create a remarkable and distinctive experience.
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| | Astrology
We’re moved by two things only, said Napoleon: fear and self-interest. And that’s why the predictive arts, such as astrology, are so popular.
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| | A yoga retreat
Yoga is not, and never was intended to be, an exercise practice. Claire Latouf goes on a yoga retreat to find the real meaning of this ancient philosophy.
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| | Sweat lodges
Everyone has their own way of coming to an understanding of the meaning of existence. Here’s an age-old ritual taking place somewhere close to you, soon...
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| | ONEjourney
A quiet space with an incredible energy: ONEwellness at the Radisson is breaking new ground.
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| | Hadoscan
Imagine being able to detect problems in your organs long before trouble in the form of disease starts to show. Well, the "hadoscan" is said to do just this.
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| | Ashi Africa Barefoot Massage
I've heard of being massaged with hot stones and even African dumbbells, but being massaged with someone else's feet was something new, writes Wilma Stassen.
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| | Indoceanne Treatment
The Indoceanne treatment is a favourite for brides - it literally leaves your skin glowing, your body relaxed and your mind all mushy.
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| | Tarot reading
Have you ever wondered what's in the cards for you? Ever thought of consulting a tarot reader, but don't know if it's hocus-pocus. Well, we checked it out and here's what we think.
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| | Emotional Freedom Technique
"Acupuncture without the needles." That's how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), in which emotions are used to heal certain ailments, can be described. We tried it out.
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