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Wikipedia defines « Healing, assessed physically, as the process by which the cells in the body regenerate and repair to reduce the size of a damaged or necrotic area. Healing incorporates both the removal of necrotic tissue (demolition), and the replacement of this tissue. »   It also says that the replacement can happen in two ways:

• by regeneration: the necrotic cells are replaced by the same tissue as was originally there.
• by repair: injured tissue is replaced with scar tissue.

Most organs will heal using a mixture of both mechanisms.

It acknowleges that this definition can be applied to other areas as well and states that « healing, assessed spiritually, emotionally, mentally or otherwise, is a process which involves more than just the action of cells. According to the Bible, Abraham, the father of Judaism, Islam and Christianity, healed a man named Abimelech, his wives and his maidservants throught prayer. The words heal, healed, and healing occur 132 times in the King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible. The Qur’an and the Torah also refer to the power of God to heal, as do the scriptures of other faith traditions. There are also non-believers who hold that healing is the result or more than just the action of cells on their own, and may be the result of thought, energy, etc. Those who believe in healing through more than purely physical means don’t generally use the term faith healing in reference to the practice, but some information about it’s advantages and criticisms may be found at the link below ».

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The following are a sampling of inter-disciplinary essays, stories and recollections dealing with « healing » in the context of South Africa:

Healing of Memories… You mentioned in your Christmas letter, Fr Michael, that healing of … HIV incidence in South Africa, and by Extension, in the world. … www.healingofmemories.co.za/ - 

Healing South Africa  South Africa’s apartheid regime has been dismantled, but not its legacy of suffering, particularly among survivors of the violent crimes committed in its … query.nytimes.com/gst/ fullpage.html?… 

Healing Nature … Natural healing. Conservation is as much about protecting people’s … With one in five people in South Africa living with HIV and Aids, … www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/oct/ 08/conservation…. 

HEALING ‘Truth This month South Africa embarks on a far…journey, as the Truth and … If the Truth Commission can…great service for South Africa and its future…to … www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1- 168443126.html - 

Day of Healing  Government of South Africa declares day of healing. In the present circumstances we may need a full year of healing to soothe the wounds of political division following the dismissal of former President Thabo Mbeki.  http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/racism/48726 · Printer friendly version … www.pambazuka.org/en/category/racism/ 48726 – 

 

Holistic Healing George Berkovits offers massage, meditation, reiki, chakra balancing, lymphatic drainage, hypnosis, mind power, herbal medication. Johannesburg, South … www.soulhealer.co.za/ 

Healing & Recovery Groups The Witches’ Voice offers the latest (updated daily) in news and networking for the Modern Witch, Wiccan and Pagan Community. www.witchvox.com/vn/gr/ zaxx_grh.html – 

Traditional Healing Traditional healing and human rights in South Africa. Richter ML; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand). Int Conf AIDS. … gateway.nlm.nih.gov/MeetingAbstracts/ 102280481.html 

Healing Traditions:  Healing Traditions: African Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South Africa, 1820–1948 provides a long-overdue historical perspective to these. www.ohioswallow.com/book/ Healing Traditions.

 Metaphysical Healing  “The Healing Association of South Africa“. … Thanks to his pioneering work in the field of spiritual healing, thousands of … www.ulcseminary.org/metaphysicalhealingcourse.php 

Integrating Spiritual Healing Approaches Emphasis on integrating spiritual healing techniques into psychotherapy does not invalidate…. Indigenous healing in South Africa: A neglected potential. … www.psychwww.com/psyrelig/ sollod2.html 

Sexual Healing Scam  in South Africa, the state says it has information that the same person is known as ‘Dr M.S … Sexual healing claims lands Janus-faced ‘charlatan’ in court.  www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=1&aid=9&dir=2008/ April/Thursday10 

Nutritional Healing Doctors have been using honey in healing for centuries. … Researchers in South Africa have discovered that honey can be more beneficial than sugar in.  … naturescradlefoods.com/ index.php?option=com_content&… 

Heal South Africa  A project dedicated to uniting & empowering the people of South ….CRYSTAL HEALING THE ASSOCIATION OF CRYSTAL HEALERS INTERNATIONAL.  … www.healsa.co.za/associations.htm - 

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Located on Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has a spectacular view of Robben Island and is equipped with steam and therapy rooms and offers a range of fragrant aromatherapy massages and holistic treatments to stimulate muscle therapy and relax stressed guests. There are 5 treatment rooms and two specialised rooms for the Vichy Shower and Aromatherapy tub.

Cape Winelands Stop - The Steenberg Hotel and Golf Spa Resort in Constantia.

Situated a mere 20 minutes by car from the centre of Cape Town one such example. The spa farm resort known for its exquisite hospitality, wine, golf and history is nestled on the foothills of the magnificent Stone Mountains which provide the setting for a superb five star hotel. It is an understatement to say that is a beautiful destination. It combines the peace and serenity of exquisite accommodation amongst vineyards with a multi-faceted therapeutic spa service, an award winning winery and a 18-hole championship golf course.

The Garden Route Stop – The Pezula Resort Hotel Spa & Beauty Centre -

Knysna situated in a sheltered beach overlooks a nature reserve and a beautiful lagoon offering breathtaking views of the mountain and the ocean views. All reasons contributing to travellers referring to the experience as “simply heaven on earth”. Guests have access to spa and beauty treatments as well as access to private golf estate on an exclusive cliff-top retreat surrounded by bushes, trees and wild flowers teeming with birds and insects. .

The Eastern Cape Stop - A Bok’s Place Amazon Spa Guesthouse -

Glentana, Mossel Bay is the pride of the Eastern Cape. This facility owned by the former Springbok Rugby Team flyhalf, Braam van Straaten, blows it’s visitors away with tropical rain-forest mudpacks and personalized wellness treatments emphasizing rejuvenation, detoxification and healing.

The Kwazulu Natal Stop - the Falaza Game Park and Health Spa -

Hluhluwe combines the charm of a wild park and the rich Zulu cultural traditions to provide a breathtaking backdrop for the ultimate spa experience. The Health Spa, is the latest addition to the luxurious facilities at Falaza Game Park. It is just the place to connect with nature while rejuvenating mind, body and spirit.

Mpumalanga Stop – The Lalamuka Safari Spa Resort is located at Lions Sands Private Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is fittingly named as the word “lalamuka” in the shangaan language means “unwind”. Facial therapies, reflexology, aromatheraphy, massages, aqua treatments are offered against the backdrop of sounds of the Big Five of the African forest. If your heart is not conquered by these natural settings nothing will.

The Gauteng Stop - The Westcliff Botanica Spa Suite Hotel,

Situated in the heart of Johannesburg’s lively, affluent and cosmopolitan suburb offers the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres as well as state of the art health and wellness amenities to pamper the mind, body and soul of the most demanding customers. The qualified staff specialize in a wide range of wellness treatments. Guests have a choice between two large indoor heated pools and two plunge pools as well as a modern executive gym.

The Limpopo Stop - Waterberg Bushveld Retreat & Hydro at Vaalwater in the Limpopo is a self-catering game lodge with a complete service offering. Guests relax at the spa following their morning and afternoon game viewing safaris. Guests have a choice between optional massage treatments and time at the Jacuzzi or sauna.

The North-Western Province Stop - Gary Player Health Spa - Sun City Resort located at the Gary Player Country Club is a the newest ultra luxurious health spa in south Africa. Whether you are an amateur or professional or amateur golfer this is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy a wide range of treatments including Therapeutic treatments, Hydrotherapy, Vichy shower, Massage in the Norwestern province of South Africa.

Free State Stop - Smilin Thru Resort and Rock ridge Game Reserve situated in the rugged Free State Mountains bordering the unspoilt Vaal River is self-catering health and wellness resort. It is a mere hour’s drive from Johannesburg, 10 km from Parys and part of the world-renowned Vredefort Dome Heritage Site. It offers scenic landscapes, panoramic views, abundance of bird and wildlife. Enjoy fantastic fishing and rafting on the 2km of Vaal River frontage. The area is truly a nature lovers paradise with a uniqueness of being undiscovered, unspoilt and booming with possibilities. Activities range from hiking, fishing, mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, bird watching, game viewing, archaeological tours and antique shopping in historic Parys. This area is fast becoming an eco-playground and wellness venue.

The Northern Cape Stop – The Tswalu Luxury Kalahari Game Reserve is situated in the Northern Cape, home of the famous natural hoodia Kalahari dieting plant. It specializes in Elemis spa-therapies, body treatments & massages. Elemi has over 15 years experience in treating both men & women in the professional spa environment. Each spa-therapy has been developed using extensive clinical and scientific studies to ensure they show real results. The therapies offered by Elemis are designed to respect the body’s complex physiology and work in natural synergy with the skin, body & mind.

The Botswana Stop - Khwai River Lodge - Okavango Delta in Botswana over looks the vast Kwai river flood plains of the Okavango Delta in Botswana on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest. The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta on Earth. Instead of flowing into the sea, the annual flood of fresh water flows inland, spreading over 15 000km of the Kalahari sand in a maze of lagoons and channels. The Kwai region is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and the luxurious Khwai River Lodge and wellness resort offering massages, facials etc.

The Namibia Stop – The GocheGanas Nature Reserve and Wellness Village located just 29 km from Windhoek is Namibia’s prime health and wellness destination. This exotic Lodge and Wellness centre exemplifies the best “out of Africa” experiences with the customary unique Namibian hospitality. The Wellness Village consists of 11 specialist treatment rooms featuring state of the art equipment, a heated indoor swimming pool under a cathedral like masonry vault, an outdoor swimming pool on the Oasis Peninsula affording breathtaking views, a Granite Bath (cave sauna).

The Mozambique Stop - Pemba Beach Hotel is situated near the sleepy town of Pemba, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, approximately 240km from the border of Tanzania.

The Zambia Stop - The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa of Zambia is located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River at the majestic Victoria Falls in Zambia, Southern Africa. The Victoria Falls lend a spectacular backdrop to the exclusive David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa.

The Tanzania Stop - The Palms Zanzibar Resort of Tanzania is Nestled between tropical gardens and a white sandy beach, and provides a range of beautifully appointed facilities reflecting the warmth and character of the local architecture in an elegant yet relaxed setting.

The Mauritius Stop - Oberoi Mauritius African Wellness Health Spa Hotel offers luxurious accommodation with private lush gardens, dining gazebo and swimming pool. the Luxury Pavillions, Luxury Villas and Royal Villas also offer Free water sports, such as Water skiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayak, Pedalos, Glass bottom boat, Scuba training (in swimming pool), as well as a complete range of health and wellness treatments.

The Seychelles Stop - The St Anne Fregate Health Spa Resort guarantees the sensation of being on a luxury paradise island in the middle of the vast Indian Ocean. Sainte Anne Resort, one of the finest in Seychelles is set on a 200 hectare private island, surrounded by the Indian Ocean. All suites are sea facing. You can spend your days discovering the island’s natural delights, take walks on the pristine beaches leaving only your own footprints behind you. The Resort is a mere 10 minutes boat ride from Mahé.

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Wellness Hub South Africa has for decades been one of the premier global tourism destinations with annual arrivals exceeding the 6million mark in 2007. Approximately 1million of these visitors came from Europe, 220,000 from the US, 155,000 from Asia with the bulk of the remaining visitors came from Africa in general and sub-Saharan Africa in particular.

What makes Wellness Hub South Africa stand out head and shoulders above established and emerging wellness hubs in Africa and elsewhere? Is it the scenic country with varied panoplies of breathtaking landscapes along the coastal regions and the majestic inland mountains, resorts and game lodges on the savannah plataeu?

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Or, is it the culturally fascinating travel destination representing a melting pot of African, European and Asian cultures which crystallized over a century in Nelson Mandela’s vision of a rainbow nation? Or, is it may be even the much talked about, favourable exchange rate with the rand currency, which makes it possible for visitors to enjoy a holiday of a lifetime at a fraction of its cost in Europe, North America and Asia? Your guess would be as good as mine.

My take is that the figure of the approximately 4,5 million  annual African arrivals provides more than a clue about the reasons behind the emergence of South Africa as the premier medical tourism hub on the African continent and amongst the best in the world. A closure examination of the statistics show that the bulk of the medical wellness tourist are the business and social elite from various African countries and the european and asian expatriates posted as diplimats or business persons in sub-saharan african. This is to be expected due to the under funded public health infrastructure in these countries.

However, an equally important portion of the African visitors is accounted for by American, European and Asian expatriates deployed in the mining, trading, financial services and the diplomatic sector in sub-Saharan African countries. They have always viewed and continue to regard Wellness in Hub South Africa as their nearest value for money choice when it comes to affordable world class healthcare, education and leisure. The infrastructure and services standards are second to none and the exchange rate offers an unbeatable advantage.

One of the driving forces behind the success of Wellness Hub South Africa is without doubt the global network of South African Tourism Offices with its current signature advertising campaign: “South Africa – It’s Possible”. Other equally important driving forces are the numerous members of the South African Travel, Hospitality and Wellness Trade and most notably, South African Airways, the country’s flagship international carrier. As the company CEO, Khaya Ngqula said in a recent interview: “SAA fully supports the drive from the alliance to further build on its presence in Africa,” he said. “As SAA, we see our primary role in the Star Alliance network as bringing customers from around the world to Johannesburg, the financial capital of the continent, and then taking them into the rest of Africa.”

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