Heart to heart: Unichem Cashel Street
A pulse wave test can be life-changing for those on the road to cardiac disease. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the number one cause of death in New Zealand, with one in 20 adults diagnosed. Cardiovascular disease is predominantly a ‘lifestyle disease’, and many heart conditions are preventable, or manageable, with early detection […]
Taking a career break
In today’s competitive world, the idea of taking a career break might seem daunting or even counterproductive, yet a well-planned and purposeful career break can offer numerous benefits, particularly when it comes to mental health. Taking time away from the daily grind can be a rejuvenating experience, providing opportunities for personal growth, self-discovery, […]
Christchurch goes pink: Pacific Radiology
Christchurch is turning pink this October to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The city will have 10 sites glowing in pink, joining more than 60 of New Zealand’s landmarks, streets and prominent buildings in a global campaign to shine a spotlight on the importance of detecting breast cancer early. They are: […]
Strong for summer: Muscle People
Those first hints of summer fill us with excitement, and fires our desire to get active. We want to roll back the years, and maybe even re-enact all our past glories at tennis, running, touch, or waterskiing. Next thing you know, you’ve dived in boots and all. The end result is a niggle […]
A better bladder: iWellness
If there is one elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about – let alone confess to – it is incontinence. For whatever reason causing the incontinence – and the number of reasons can be many – people being affected by it mostly suffer in silence. At iWellness, however, things have […]
Definitive treatment for lipoedema: KM Surgical
Lipoedema is a chronic and often misunderstood disorder of fatty tissue seen mainly in women. Characterised by painful fat accumulation, often in the lower body, this condition not only poses physical challenges but also takes an emotional toll on those living with it. Lipoedema presents in different stages, also known as levels of […]
Eating apples may improve memory
Food scientist, clinical nutritionist and health researcher, Dr Vincent Candrawinata says that aside from amazing health benefits, apples, which are rich in phenolics such as flavonoids, may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s. “Flavonoids are phenolic compounds that can be found in many plant products, including apples and other fruits and vegetables. They […]
Dr Libby says…
Dr Libby is returning to Christchurch in October with her latest tour, Bouncing Back: ways to feel better when you don’t know how. We sat down with her to get her two cents on energy and why it’s such a big issue for so many people. What drives a lack of energy? Most […]
Heart health technology: Unichem Cashel Street
Pulse wave analysis (PWA) machines are the global “gold standard” in non-invasive cardiovascular testing. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the number one cause of death in New Zealand, with one in 20 adults diagnosed. Cardiovascular disease is predominantly a ‘lifestyle disease’, which means that many heart conditions are preventable, or manageable, with early […]
Winter concussion recovery: Gill Redden Cranio
Experience the benefits of craniosacral therapy at the end of the winter sports season. Gill Redden sees many clients who have had a head knock during the winter season. Now is an ideal time to allow your body to recover from the rigours of winter sports. Winter sports can take a toll on […]
