Faecal incontinence: finding strength again – iWellness
When people hear the word ‘incontinence,’ most think only of bladder leakage. Faecal incontinence, however, is just as common and often even more difficult to talk about. For some, it starts with trouble controlling gas, while for others it follows surgery, childbirth, or simply the natural changes that come with age. “No matter […]
Migrant health: Christchurch Immigration Health
Expert end-to-end medical and multilingual support for immigration needs. Applying to work or live in New Zealand can be a daunting process, particularly proving that you and your family meet visa health requirements. From its central city location, Christchurch Immigration Health can be your one-stop-shop for visa medicals and certification. As an accredited […]
Care without conditions: Christchurch Methodist Mission
In an aged care community, ceiling hoists become a holy grail, ensuring the smooth, safe transfer of residents to and from bed. What happens when such crucial specialised medical equipment is not funded by Te Whatu Ora? WesleyCare, a branch of the Christchurch Methodist Mission, is a not-for-profit providing care to people transitioning […]
Modern makeover: Fendalton Dental
Servicing the teeth and smiles of Canterbury for more than 15 years, this Fendalton-based dental practice finally got its own makeover. Reopening with an intimate celebration in early October, Fendalton Dental welcomed its loyal community to their newly-renovated premises. Same location, same expert dentistry, but a cutting-edge upgrade to match. A third-generation dentist […]
Why we need to talk about death
The struggles with terminal illness of beloved New Zealanders like Nigel Latta and Dai Henwood have highlighted the need for better conversations about grief, death and dying. For Western cultures, the concept of death is uncomfortable. Unlike other cultures, which have woven the honouring of death and dying into every day custom and […]
Light fantastic: Body and Soul
A relaxing beauty clinic at the forefront of technology for skin health. Inspired by light and proven by science is the mantra behind the latest cutting-edge light therapy device by Celluma. Designed to address a range of specific age-related challenges, including wrinkles, arthritic pain, muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm and poor blood […]
Critical scan access for Cantabrians: Reform Radiology
Public patients across Canterbury now have access to advanced PET-CT imaging closer to home. The scan is critical in finding many difficult-to-detect cancers. At their central Christchurch clinic on Kilmore Street, Reform Radiology’s Molecular Imaging and Therapy Centre is now accepting referrals through the public health system. The new clinic will significantly reduce […]
Give your smile a spa day: Smooch
Can you imagine actually looking forward to visiting the dentist? For many, dental anxiety is real, triggered by painful experiences, sensitivity to sounds and scents, or feeling out of control in the chair. Smooch Dental Spa is reimagining that experience. More lounge than clinic, it offers a spa-like atmosphere with soft lighting, calming […]
How to help cancer patients
Cancer survivor and Metropol writer Cosette Calder gives practical tips on how to help people facing a cancer diagnosis. When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know what to say or do. It’s a difficult and often overwhelming moment. For many, knowing how to respond or how […]
Matcha made in heaven
Have we all gone mad for matcha? Metropol writer Indiana Bell investigates Christchurch’s insatiable thirst for the popular green drink. In the midst of a milky beverage, miniature icebergs bob. Milk and matcha react together, submerged in a cloudy sea of white and green. Throughout the drink, strawberries bloom on a vibrant grassy […]
