A mindful practise must: Kaiora Downs Mats
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 […]
Celebrating a year of wellness: BrainTree
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 […]
Diabetes deterrent
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 […]
A balanced focus: Anstice Optometrists
Genetics, individual characteristics, and environment all play a role in the development of myopia (short sightedness) over time. Myopia is where the eyeball is too long or too powerful, resulting in blurred far vision, with close objects clear within a certain range. Your optometrist will identify key risk indicators for the need to […]
Breathing for winter wellness: The Lung Mechanic
We all know breathing is necessary for survival, but not so well known is that when done correctly, the breath supports our immune system. We eat and talk through the mouth, but because we breathe and smell through the nose, nasal breathing is our first line of immune defence. “The structures of the […]
A central physio hub: The Muscle People
The face of our central city has changed dramatically as the rebuild of Christchurch has progressed. We now have an urban centre with innovative and bold developments, the results of fresh ideas and big thinking. The city is far from complete yet. Another project that is causing considerable excitement in the community is […]
Beating bowel cancer
Every year more than 3000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and at least 1200 people will die from the disease, making it the second most common cancer in New Zealand. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and throughout Aotearoa people have been participating in the Move your Butt campaign to raise funds […]
Otago’s Christchurch campus celebrates 50 years: Otago, Christchurch
Over the past five decades, more than 5000 medical students, along with numerous health professional and research students, have completed their training at the city’s renowned “health university”. It’s a history of which Dean and Head of Campus Professor Suzanne Pitama (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāti Whare) is suitably proud. “In this, our 50th year, we […]
House work can always wait
When it comes to juggling family and work, there’s no secret formula, says life and wellness coach Gemma McCaw. She is used to balancing family, and work, especially with the arrival in April of baby daughter Ella. “There are times when you feel like you’re nailing it, and other times when the balance […]
Highlighting rare disorders
New Zealand’s rare disorders organisation is advocating a national framework be established to support its cause. A recent virtual roundtable of international experts found that New Zealand lags behind most other comparable OECD countries in supporting persons living with a rare disorder. New Zealand offers no planned pathways for clinical care, and little […]
