Wide-awake surgery: Dudley Creek Health
The world of surgery has experienced a paradigm shift with the wide-awake surgery procedure called ‘WALANT’ (Wide Awake Local Anaesthetic No Tourniquet). Since the Covid pandemic, wide-awake surgery has become increasingly popular across the world. For this procedure, local anaesthetic and adrenaline are administered to patients undergoing surgery without the requirement of conventional […]
Reach for zinc
Zinc may not immediately grab the gut health spotlight, yet this essential mineral plays a critical role in gut integrity and an endless array of processes that allow our digestive systems to do their vital work. That’s the advice from leading Australasian nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver. “Imagine your digestive system as a […]
Damaging to lungs
Over the past few years, there has been increasing concern about the use of silica-containing artificial stone – which is used to make bench tops for kitchens and bathrooms. When silica dust is inhaled, it can cause permanent damage to the lungs and the respiratory illness silicosis can develop. Silicosis causes scarring of […]
Replenish and recover
Plenty of discussion happens around the best workouts and the right way to do them. What’s not so often talked about is how to refuel afterward. Consuming the correct foods after a workout can be an incredibly beneficial tool in your exercise routine. For hydration, muscle protein increases, and to reduce the opportunity […]
Snore no more: Oraltech
Job satisfaction for one Christchurch oral practitioner comes from seeing lots of happy couples overcome their snoring issues and “getting back in the same bed”. Denise Lim says a good night’s sleep is crucial to people’s health and wellbeing. Fatigue from lack of sleep results in shorter concentration spans, which can detrimentally affect […]
Hear here: Bellbird Hearing
March is World Hearing Awareness Month under the auspices of the World Health Organisation (WHO). This is an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness regarding hearing loss, for promoting ear and hearing care, and calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues. This year’s theme is Changing Mindsets: Let’s make […]
Beat the blues
One way to snap out of the blues is to adopt an holistic approach to your health, with some easy-to-implement lifestyle changes. Here are some suggestions from Brainworks Neuropathy. STRATEGIC SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE Step outside for 10-15 minutes every day before 12pm, and in the evening, facing the rising or setting sun respectively. The […]
Preserving brain health
Our brains are deeply interconnected with our social, spiritual, and physical health, making good brain function or brain health essential to quality of life and longevity. Sadly, as the population ages, the number of people suffering neurological disorders increases, and so too do the challenges for the preservation of brain health. In the […]
Radiology at its best: Beyond Radiology
Warm, inviting, modern, professional and at the forefront of radiology in Canterbury. Words such as these instil confidence, and that’s essential when dealing with medical matters. The team at New Zealand-owned clinician-led radiology practice Beyond Radiology, in Merivale, know that and they deliver on all counts. The practice is indeed “beyond” the concept […]
Listen hear everyone
If you have a problem hearing, this is the month to do something about it. March is Hearing Awareness Month, raising awareness for the experiences of the 880,000+ New Zealanders who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hearing is essential for maintaining relationships and connections with friends and family, fully participating in team […]
