Optimising your sleep
A good sleep is the key to functioning well, however sleeping right through the night eludes many people. Here are some holistic tips to help you sleep well. Use them to balance your sleep and kick in ‘sleepy hormones’ at night. Decide which work the best for you as an individual, and incorporate […]
Being mindful
Mindfulness is about living in the moment, and being fully aware of inner and outer experiences. A deliberate action, being mindful may be applied to any number of situations, such as mindful eating, mindful exercise, and being mindful about certain processes. For anyone considering being more mindful, eating is a good start. Take, […]
Slip, slop, slap, and map
A classic Kiwi summer involves good fun, good food and good company, a lot of this taking place under the sun. More often than not, we forget to apply or reapply enough sunscreen to reduce our chance of melanoma. If this is something you are guilty of, mole mapping is the best thing […]
Go nuts!
Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful of almonds might keep extra kilos at bay, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Examining how almonds can affect appetite, researchers found that a snack of 30-50 grams of the nut could help people cut back on […]
Life changing research grants: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
The bugs in our tummies are being put under the microscope to see how they influence bowel cancer.This is one of eight research projects underway thanks to $824,037 of Major Projects Grants recently announced by the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation. Director Melissa Haberfield says investing in world-class research is critical, and the Foundation […]
Focus on hearing: Bellbird Hearing
On Christmas afternoon, many of us are only too ready to use the excuse of the Sovereign’s address to collapse on the couch at home. Whether we blame that extra helping of barbecued beef, the siren song of the trifle bowl, the fizz of overexcited young ones, or another type of fizz, […]
The power of water
Drinking enough water every day is essential for good health. It helps prevent dehydration, which in turn causes unclear thinking, mood change, body overheating, and can lead to constipation and kidney stones. If you don’t like plain water, try unsweetened flavoured waters, bottled sparkling water, or add a slice of lemon, lime, or […]
Look after your liver
This time of year is fun and festive, but also busy and full on. Social calendars are often full, and healthy routines are usually a distant memory. Indulging is normal around the silly season, so it is good practice to keep a few healthy habits close by. Our liver especially can take a […]
The gift of life: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
Cardiovascular disease accounts for almost one in every three deaths in New Zealand, yet a simple 20 minute test could help prevent some of them. The leading cause of death in New Zealand, cardiovascular disease includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Often thought to be a ‘male’ problem, it rates as the […]
Live and listen: Hear Again
In New Zealand, one in six of all adults suffer hearing loss. Over the age of 60, 50 percent of people have hearing loss, while over the age of 80, that becomes 93 percent. Presbycusis, or ‘Old Hearing’ is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to become the drawback of your life. At Hear […]
