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21 February 2015: The First NHRF Conference on Holistic Health

The First NHRF Conference on Holistic Health Date: Saturday, 21 February 2015 Venue: Protea Hotel Centurion. Speaker: Dr Arien sets the scene for the day, as opening speaker: Holistic Medicine – An Introductory Talk Click here to view Dr Arien\’s Presentation on Holistic Medicine Read more about the event: http://nhrf.withtank.com/current-event/ 

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Romantic love and its complex physiology

Romantic love and its complex physiology  Written by Anri van der Merwe (BSc Hons Physiology) Most of us have experienced being ‘in love’ along with all the ‘roller coaster’ feelings associated with it. But what is love actually? Romantic love can be nerve-wrecking, confusing and somewhat terrifying, but also exciting, pleasurable and uplifting. Love is

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Four Levels: Healing your Heart

Four Levels: Healing your Heart 1. Physical Level: Opening your heart – healing your physical body to release cell memories, optimize physical health and use the body to connect to your mind, emotions and soul essence Identify body signals of severe stress: feel the pain, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, depression Breathing exercises to open the chest

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Your Heart Is Not Merely A Pump

Your Heart Is Not Merely A Pump A) Heartfelt feelings ‘My heart’s not in it anymore’; ‘my heart is sore’; ‘my heart is breaking’. We have all uttered these phrases. They are not simply figures of speech, but very often unconsciously uttered, based on our intuitive understanding of the heart as seat of the emotions

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Holistic Approach to the Role of Emotions in Cancer

Holistic Approach to the Role of Emotions in Cancer Cancer and emotions The distress caused by certain trapped or blocked, unconscious and deeply buried emotions, do play a role in all the chronic diseases of lifestyle, of which cancer is an important example. This is not to say anybody causes their cancer on purpose! It’s

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Holistic, Integrative Approach to Cancer

Holistic, Integrative Approach to Cancer Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA NHA Medical doctor and author who specialises in holistic, integrative medicine In recent years oncology (the study and treatment protocols of cancer) has developed into various sub- specialities, becoming more and more intricate. A patient may need a surgical oncologist to

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Natural Remedies to Counterbalance and Prevent the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Natural Remedies to Counterbalance and Prevent the Side Effects of Chemotherapy  Written by: Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB FRSPH MISMA NHA Herbal Remedies and Micronutrients Herbal remedies can help relieve side effects of chemotherapy (most common are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, hair loss, anaemia, lack of energy and despondency or full blown depression), while supporting

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7 February 2015: Mind Solutions Workshop

7 February 2015: Mind Solutions Workshop Time: 10h-12h Price: R250 p/p Place: 360 Murray St, Brooklyn, Pretoria This introductory Mind Solutions Workshop will touch on aspects that will be further explored during the full course. Click here for more information about the full course. Summary This course addresses the emotional reasons for overweight as well

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