Contrast therapy and the coolest place to try it: Elemental
Gwyneth Paltrow swears by contrast therapy. Cristiano Ronaldo made it a cornerstone of his post-match routine. And Metropol editor Nina Tucker believes that Hanmer Springs’ new contrast therapy experience, Elemental, rivals the most premium of celebrity wellness rituals. She takes you inside the guided 75-minute session inspired by the alpine village’s elements. Can […]
Eye on the ball
A Christchurch man has won a brand-new JAC ute after checking his balls for testicular cancer in the Lump Lottery. The Lump Lottery has driven thousands of Kiwi men to check their balls, with 13,478 balls checked during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The most commonly diagnosed cancer in teenage boys and young men […]
Anxiety hacks
Feeling anxious? Here are 10 quick and easy science-backed hacks to dial it down. Chew gum: Studies show it reduces cortisol and increases blood flow to the brain. Go outside and look at something far away: Anxiety literally narrows your vision, it’s part of the stress response. Forcing your eyes wide on a […]
Strength, measured: Muscle People
Once reserved for elite sport, objective performance-testing technology is now helping everyday people recover with greater precision, see their progress and return confidently to the activities that matter. How strong is your recovering arm or leg compared with the other side? Has an injured shoulder or elbow regained the capacity needed for lifting, […]
Feel-good mental hacks
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen shares insights from mental performance coach Paula Rule. Recently, Metropol editor Nina Tucker and I attended a women’s networking breakfast hosted by Inspire Me Women. The guest speaker was Paula Rule, a mental performance coach from The Mental Edge, who helps women – from athletes to business leaders […]
Under pressure: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Can hyperbaric therapy help with everything from ageing to anxiety, diabetes, erectile dysfunction and migraines? Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen dons an oxygen mask and gets sealed in a hyperbaric chamber to find out more about this increasingly popular therapy. For about 12 years now, my husband has suffered debilitating, excruciating and regular […]
Is your scalp sending SOS signals? Serendipity+ Head Spa
Christchurch scalp specialist and hair stylist Tatsushi Hasegawa reveals three warning signs you shouldn’t ignore. “Every scalp tells a story, and I love helping people understand what their scalp is trying to tell them,” says Tatsushi Hasegawa (Hase) of SERENDIPITY+ Head Spa. A master in scalp health, and one of few in the […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: MRIs explained – Reform Radiology
What is an MRI? How is it different to other imaging technologies? Here are the answers to the questions radiologists get most. MRI technology has advanced significantly in recent years, delivering faster scan times, exceptional image quality, and greater efficiency, says Reform Radiology’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Joel Dunn. “This is an exciting […]
Not just bad periods
Lack of awareness around endometriosis is adding many years to the wait for a diagnosis for women in Aotearoa, finds a new study. “Too many people in New Zealand are still spending years in pain without knowing that what they are experiencing may be endometriosis,” says Endometriosis New Zealand chief executive Tanya Cooke. […]
Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule
Five, four, three, two, one… go! Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen delves into the 5 Second Rule made famous by motivational podcast sensation Mel Robbins. Never heard of Mel Robbins? You’re increasingly in a minority, but if you’re not familiar with the podcasting powerhouse, or you need a reminder, let me bring you […]
