Out of the box fun
At face value, recreation has a somewhat physical connotation, which may conjure up images of winter triathlons or a crisp, icy swim. However, defined as a discretionary activity of leisure, recreation is about so much more than sport and Canterbury is lucky to have a wide range of out of […]
a Bite of the Best: LoveBite
Like the Bach Cello Suite No 1 performed by his favourite cellist Mischa Maisky, the dentures made by Richard Greenlees, maestro at Lovebite, are a masterwork of harmony with the face and the nuance of character of their fortunate wearers. Each set is a work of art; you cannot guess […]
Reducing bowel cancer risk: The Endoscopy Clinic
When it comes to cancer, it’s easy to take a somewhat fatalistic view – you’re either going to get it or you’re not, right? However, not only is bowel cancer (commonly known as colon or colorectal cancer) highly curable if detected in its early stages, but there are steps which can be […]
Cognitive Health: Health on Hagley
As our physical bodies age, so too do our minds, with many of us not feeling as mentally sharp in our older years. Thankfully, there is a significant body of research to suggest that you can help prevent cognitive decline with some very simple steps. Having studied Neuroscience at Otago […]
Faux Fabulous: Georgies Wig Shop
You’ve just returned home from the movie ‘Mama Mia! Here We Go Again’. You can’t believe how gorgeous Cher looked with her platinum shoulder-length bob. She can’t be 72? You may have read somewhere that she’s such a fan of faux hair; her home has its own ‘wig room’! You […]
Advanced migraine treatments: Muscle People Physiotherapy
Debilitating and striking without warning, migraines and severe headaches not only prevent you from living a full life, there is also a sense of not being in control of your life. For the 13 percent of the population that are regular sufferers, migraine and headaches mean time off school […]
Knowledge is power: Christchurch Vascular Group
There’s a saying that knowledge is power and, when it comes to the physical nature of our bodies, this is certainly an accurate one. With its ability to see internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs, ultrasound technology is providing that knowledge across medical […]
Loving our hair: Earth Organics Hairdressing
Traci Aylmer of Earth Organic Hairdressing wants us to love our hair better by treating it better and the best way we can do that is by not using harsh petrochemicals on our crowning glory. Formerly from Brighton, England, Traci has worked in the hair and beauty scene for more […]
Mind & body wellbeing: Beauty Progress
If the mind is willing to frolic into spring like a Canterbury lamb but the body is tiptoeing along like a tuatara, then a visit to Beauty Progress for a Thai Massage will see body reunited with mind in as little as 15 minutes. Authentic Thai Massage treats the […]
Holistic Health: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
The team at Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is passionate about bringing an holistic approach to your health. “We treat the whole person, rather than offering a ‘bandaid’ approach,” says Annabel Parrant, owner, pharmacist and qualified practitioner in nutritional and environmental medicine. Unique to Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is its DNA profiling clinic. […]
