Health & Wellbeing

Gynaecological cancers feel like “silent” cancers. Unlike breast or bowel cancer, the various types of gynaecological cancers that may develop in a woman’s reproductive system – cervical, ovarian, womb, vulval, and vaginal – receive little public attention. Yet more than 1000 New Zealand women a year develop gynaecological cancers and unfortunately for most, […]

Experience concussion work using CranioSacral therapy. Gill Redden, a specialist in this type of treatment, usually gentle and safe, targets the root causes of concussion symptoms to help promote internal healing. Potentially improve concussion symptoms such as lack of coordination, pain, vertigo, and emotional outbursts with the use of this light touch technique. […]

Dentures are precision oral prostheses, designed to restore a person’s facial structure, improve aesthetics, help achieve adequate mastication, correct phonetics and more. Thomas Gu, senior clinical dental technician, and director of Merivale Denture Clinic, specialises in complex denture treatments, including implant supported prosthesis, cosmetic and customised full and partial dentures. “All dentures must […]

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, highlighting the need for research funding into a rare and complex cancer with more than 80 different subtypes, that can form anywhere in the body, at any age. Devastatingly, sarcoma accounts for 20% of cancers diagnosed in childhood in Australia and 6% in New Zealand (on average four […]

When people decide to become blood donors, they are giving a priceless gift to someone in need, and making a lifesaving difference in communities nationwide. One donation can save up to three lives. New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) needs more than 900 donations every week in Christchurch. Regular weekly donations ensure blood and […]

Expert advice and treatment makes all the difference, especially medically. Christchurch Specialist Vascular Surgeon Peter Laws is one of those experts, renowned for treating aneurysmal disease, peripheral vascular disease, and varicose veins. Aneurysms happen when a blood vessel dilates, increasing the risk of rupture. They can prove fatal, but that doesn’t have to […]

Even in winter, New Zealand has high ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun. Too much exposure can damage our health by causing sunburn, premature aging, and increases the risk of skin cancer. B eing sun smart can reduce the risk of sun-related harm. The New Zealand Cancer Society rates skin cancer as […]

When immersing yourself in yoga or meditation, the last thing you need is a sticky plastic mat that leads to slipping and sliding. Kaiora Downs offers a natural and sustainable alternative to the shiny yoga mats that often end up in the landfill. Owners, Mark and Jane Schwass, are dedicated to providing eco-friendly […]

1 June 2023 marked the 1st birthday of BrainTree, and what a fantastic year it has been, with the centre almost fully tenanted, and its retail shop, studio, gym, meeting, and consult rooms enjoying regular patronage from the wider community, while its commercial café buzzes with customers. General Manager Phil Marshall-Lee says “We […]

A marine delicacy, loved across Asia, is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from an Australian university. In New Zealand, it is currently estimated that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes (predominantly type 2 diabetes) exceeds 250,000 people. Experts says that almost 60% of […]