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Complementary Therapy The benefits of deep relaxation

Mar 29, 2021 Word for Word Media

Veronica Tift expands on achieving deep relaxation through therapeutic reflexology as a natural intervention through endorphin release and therapeutic touch. As I walk into a retirement village, there is a sombre feeling as the aged, and often times forgotten residence keep a curious eye on me. With my bag in hand, along with my creams and towels used in my treatment, these aren’t the most important tools I have. My client, a 73-year-old man, makes himself comfortable in his space with his feet up, ready to receive his reflexology treatment. The minute I place my hands on his feet, his whole posture changes, his…

Childhood Cancer The Wend – virtual relaxation therapy

Nov 27, 2019 Word for Word Media

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Recently, blood disease patients receiving treatment at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, in KwaZulu-Natal, experienced virtual relaxation therapy. We hear about the positive effects. The Sunflower Fund proactively creates awareness and education about blood diseases as well as the process involved in becoming a stem cell donor. They remain a Registry of donors that is representative of the people groups in our rainbow nation, who are willing to help anyone for whom they might be a match. With the support of sponsors, like The Wend, who generously supplied the visual relaxation as gifts to the patients, together they could…

Complementary Therapy Laughter is the best medicine

Jun 1, 2018 Word for Word Media

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Needless to say cancer treatment is traumatic for the patient and their loved ones. So, it may be outlandish to tell them to laugh through it, but laughing can help. Laughter therapy Doctors in America have begun to include laughter therapy to compliment traditional treatments for cancer. Many hospitals around the world are now embedding ways to promote laughter in their treatment regime. Patient visits to a hospital area where laughter therapy is conducted is promoted, while laughter clubs are found outside of medical facilities too. Benefits of laughing A good belly laugh comes packed with numerous benefits. It…