Get ready for ills and chills
Ensure you and your medicine cabinet are prepared for winter and the common ailments that come with it. Follow these tips from Health Navigator New Zealand to be ready: Clean out your medicine cabinet Discard expired medications to avoid confusion and ensure you have the necessary medicines when you are unwell. Dispose of […]
Have a hernia? Don’t wait and see: The Hernia Clinic
The Hernia Clinic in Christchurch specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of hernias. Metropol spoke to hernia surgeon Ross Roberts who had some salutary advice for people with this disorder. His message – if you are diagnosed with a groin hernia, don’t adopt a strategy of wait and see what happens with it […]
Luxury hospital care: Holly Lea
The new boutique care centre at Holly Lea Village provides an exceptional setting for those with higher-level needs. Moving to a retirement village can be a transformative lifestyle choice, and that is precisely what sets Holly Lea Village apart. A single visit to this remarkable village is all it takes to ignite contemplation […]
Hallucinations in Parkinson’s research
A Canterbury researcher has been awarded funding to investigate hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s disease. Dr Kyla-Louise Horne was just 16 years old when her grandma, who had Parkinson’s disease, passed away. Now, 16 years later, she’s dedicating her research to improving the lives of those who suffer from the debilitating brain disorder, […]
Progressive help in prostate
Prostate cancer is the third-highest cause of cancer death in men after lung and bowel cancers. Each year, more than 4000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and more than 700 die from the disease. Now the Prostate Cancer Foundation is advocating for Government to take the first steps towards a comprehensive early […]
Braced for the future: Orthodontix
Three-dimensional (3D) modelling is now recognised globally as a sophisticated, multifunctional tool for designing, and creating. Last year, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) awarded the 2022 Ortho Innovator Award to Lightforce, clinically acceptable, 100 percent personalised, fixed braces. Christchurch Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Ronald M. Sluiter, of Orthodontix, began utilising Lightforce, the world’s […]
Gorgeous healthy nails check list
Getting your nails done at a salon can be a real treat. Either a fresh pop of colour enters your life, or if you opt for a neutral colour, you’ll feel effortlessly put together. Here are some tips to maintain healthy nails between nail appointments. Do -Keep your nails clean and dry to […]
Do it in the morning
The idea of chrono-biology, the timing of when a person does things such as exercising, eating and sleeping, is an emerging science, being backed by increasing research. This covers everything from early morning workouts to intermittent fasting and napping during the day, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says. A new study published in […]
Brain cleansing after a concussion: Gill Redden Cranio
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is an increasingly popular practice that may help you achieve relaxation, and promote emotional and physical wellbeing. CranioSacral therapy is well known in its function of improving brain health by helping with “brain cleanse”. CranioSacral (CST) works with every muscle, ligament, bone, organ, tissues and the fluids that surround the […]
Beat the blues
Are you experiencing mood swings, feeling down in the dumps, can’t be bothered? Some simple techniques may help to lift your mood naturally, rather than reaching for a pill bottle. Try one or two ideas at a time to find what works best for you. Water Staying well hydrated is important for good […]
