Natural gut support: Immunity Fuel
As winter rolls around, keep yourself well with natural probiotics and superfoods. If you’re looking for a genuine health boost with no hidden nasties, Immunity Fuel is the certified organic, high-quality probiotic superfood that nurtures gut health and restores balance from the inside out. This isn’t just another supplement; it’s a 100% plant-based, […]
Bathing in sound
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen comes clean about trying out a sound bath. Let’s get one thing out of the way. A gong bath, also called a sound bath, doesn’t involve water. You may laugh, but that was my initial concern when I first heard the term ‘gong bath’ a few years ago. […]
Unstoppable in menopause: Simply Nourish
Christchurch is set to host Unstoppable – a live event focused on building strength in the peri and menopausal years. Christchurch women are being invited to step into their strength this winter with Unstoppable, an empowering evening dedicated to building healthier, more resilient bodies through menopause and beyond. Taking place on 17 June […]
When the world wobbles: Chris Korako of Inspire Me Women
Connection is the new certainty, writes Chris Korako of Inspire Me Women. It’s hard to ignore the complexity of the world right now. I can’t control it but I can control how I respond to it. We are living through a time when economies are shifting in real time; strategic rivalry between major […]
Tackling lipoedema: Hands on Clinic
About 11 per cent of Kiwi women are living with lipoedema, a chronic condition that is still widely misunderstood, and in many cases, undiagnosed. Lipoedema, also known as Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) disorder, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the fatty tissue beneath the skin. It is characterised by a disproportionate buildup […]
Trust your gut
It’s time to take the old adage seriously, and care for the organ that takes such care of our intuition. With all the noise in the gut wellness market lately, here’s five simple, natural at-home hacks to heal your gut and beat the bloat. 1. Eat more fibre The easiest way to better […]
One-stop for medicals: Christchurch Immigration Health
For immigration visa medical exams and employment medicals, ensure you get the right advice, accurate medical testing and professional service from an approved medical provider. At Christchurch Immigration Health, patients can rest assured knowing they are in the safest set of hands for approved immigration medicals, blood testing and X-ray – all delivered […]
Staying fit as a mum
“Motherhood is the ultimate full-body workout,” says yoga and Pilates instructor Natalie Pantos. She reflects on her fitness journey through motherhood and shares advice for mums getting back into movement. Motherhood demands a level of mental and physical fitness like no other. My children’s needs don’t pause for studio class times – they’re […]
Weight-loss drug dilemma
Exercise New Zealand is part of a world-first global call for urgent action on obesity medications. With nearly three billion adults worldwide currently overweight or living with obesity, a number that is projected to rise significantly in the coming decade, the potential of GLP-1 therapies is a significant clinical advancement, says a joint […]
The body keeps score: The Healer’s Way
When stress goes unprocessed, the emotional tension can be the root of many physical diseases. “Stress is not just a passing experience; it is something we carry in the body,” says energy healer Nina Campbell of The Healer’s Way. A certified practitioner of Reiki, acupressure, ThetaHealing technique, and regression therapy, Nina approaches healing […]
