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Lifestyle Health and Integrative Preventative Medical Center. Hoogland provides allopathic health services and medically supervised water fasting.

08/11/2025

The Art of Slowing Down

Slowing down is not simply doing less — it is allowing the body to work at the pace it was designed for. When we pause, even briefly, the nervous system recalibrates, stress hormones settle, and the mind becomes clearer.

Many people only notice how tightly they’ve been holding themselves once they finally stop. A quiet cup of tea, a few minutes in a sunlit corner, or time spent without any demands can shift the entire direction of a day.

This weekend, take the day at the body’s pace. Small moments of rest are often far more restorative than we expect.

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

06/11/2025

Sauna Quiet

Saunas have long been used to support circulation, ease muscle tension, and promote a deeper sense of physical unwinding. The gentle rise in temperature increases blood flow to the skin and muscles, encouraging relaxation and helping the body clear metabolic by-products more efficiently.

Regular heat exposure also influences the stress response. As the body warms, heart rate settles and the nervous system shifts toward a calmer state — something many guests notice as a sense of quiet focus afterwards.

For many people, the sauna becomes a small but reliable part of their stay: a place to pause, breathe more easily, and allow the body to soften in its own time.

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

04/11/2025

The Science of Hydration

Good hydration is about more than how much water we drink — it’s about how well our bodies use it.
Fluids help the body clear waste, keep joints moving, and support steady energy and digestion.

At Hoogland, mineral water and herbal teas are always available to keep this balance gentle and steady. The minerals in the water replace what’s lost through activity, and the herbs add their own quiet support for calm and digestion.

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

01/11/2025

Weekend Moments: Gentle Pilates

Pilates offers more than movement — it is a way to connect breath, balance, and strength. Just a few minutes of mindful practice can ease stiffness, improve posture, and bring the nervous system into calm alignment.

At Hoogland, daily Pilates classes give guests the chance to strengthen gently, release tension, and restore energy. With steady focus and guided movement, the body feels both energised and at ease — ready to carry you through the day with balance.

🌿 This weekend, take five minutes to lengthen, strengthen, and restore.

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

30/10/2025

As evening settles over the valley, the distant calls of black-backed jackals sometimes echo through the hills — sharp, haunting notes that remind us how alive the landscape truly is.

These small, clever carnivores play an important role in nature’s balance. They are both hunters and scavengers, helping to keep ecosystems clean and populations in check. Living in lifelong pairs, they are known for their loyalty and remarkable adaptability.

For guests, hearing their calls at dusk is both grounding and stirring — a gentle reminder that healing at Hoogland takes place not only in calm waters and quiet rooms, but within a thriving wilderness that still speaks around us. 🌙

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

28/10/2025

5-Night Gut Health Programme
9–14 November 2025

Gut health is central to long-term wellbeing, yet reliable, practical guidance is often hard to come by.

This 5-night immersive programme offers an integrative approach to digestive health — combining daily movement, guided breathwork, fermentation workshops, nutritional training, and discussions on fasting, mental health, and more.

Participants receive a full take-home kit with yoghurt, kefir, and sourdough starters, a kombucha SCOBY, gut health recipe booklet, fermentation tools, and cooking gear to continue your wellness practices at home.

Space is limited to 8 participants per course. Groups of 6 or more may also apply for alternative dates.
R18 500 pp | R17 300 pp (Frequent Visitor)

📍 Read more and book here:
https://hoogland.co.za/special/gut-health-program/

📩 To enquire or reserve your place, email info@hoogland.co.za

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

25/10/2025

A cup of herbal tea is more than hydration — it is a quiet ritual of care. As the steam rises and the warmth settles in your hands, the nervous system softens, digestion is supported, and the body is gently reminded to pause.

This weekend, let your tea be more than a drink. Sip slowly, breathe deeply, and be present in the moment. 🌿

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

23/10/2025

Wellness Wisdom: The Gut–Brain Connection

The gut and the brain are in constant conversation. This link — known as the gut–brain axis — means that what happens in the digestive system directly influences mood, focus, and resilience.

When the gut is balanced, beneficial bacteria produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which support calmness and clarity. But when digestion is disrupted by stress, poor diet, or inflammation, it can contribute to anxiety, low mood, and fatigue.

Lifestyle choices play a vital role: nourishing food, regular movement, quality sleep, and mindful stress reduction all help to restore this connection.

At Hoogland, practices like supervised fasting, balanced meals, and guided relaxation support both gut health and emotional wellbeing. 🌿

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

21/10/2025

Fertility is more than a biological function — it reflects the state of our overall health.

From inflammation and metabolic balance to stress and sleep, every system in the body plays a part in supporting or hindering our ability to create new life.

Our latest article explores the factors shaping fertility today — including the role of both male and female health, the impact of modern lifestyles, and how lifestyle medicine can support the body’s natural capacity for reproduction.

At Hoogland, we’ve seen how improving overall wellbeing can make a profound difference, both in fertility outcomes and in lifelong health.

📖 Read the full article: https://hoogland.co.za/health/fertility-and-our-health/

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19/10/2025

Be the First to Know: Last-Minute Specials

Sometimes, the best opportunities for rest arrive at the last moment.

By joining our Last-Minute Specials list, you’ll receive occasional updates when limited-time offers become available — perfect for those who can make a spontaneous escape to restore, reset, and reconnect with their wellbeing.

We’ll only message you when there’s something truly special to share.

✨ Sign up here: https://hoogland.co.za/special/last-minute/

18/10/2025

Those who care for others also need time to restore their own balance.

This special weekend with Counselling Psychologist Eleen Polson offers a rare blend of rest, renewal, and professional growth, combining a full Hydro retreat with 10 CPD points for medical and mental health practitioners.

The weekend includes:

Two nights’ private en-suite accommodation

Full access to hydro and wellness facilities

Daily health advice and monitoring

Balanced buffet and 24-hour fruit & salad bar

Morning and evening nature hikes

Workshops & CPD Points:
🌀 Embodied Wisdom Workshop — 8 CPD points
A small-group, experiential workshop exploring how expressive arts, body awareness, and trauma release practices help reconnect mind and body.

⚖ Conversation about Ethics — 2 Ethical CEUs
An interactive discussion between a psychologist, a lawyer, and attendees — reflecting on real-life ethical questions that shape daily practice.

Total value: R8 500
Special price: R6 900 pp sharing | R7 500 pp single
A deposit of R2 000 secures your place.

🌸 Spaces are limited.
📅 Book now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuT36GZyjywPIkpdDNJh-OvbuRJ7_oBORIrURho6_jCC8YDA/viewform

Hoogland Health Hydro
Lifestyle Medicine Institute

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Hoogland Health Hydro
Centurion
0183

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+27120230224

Website

http://www.hoogland.co.za/

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