Health & Wellbeing

We wait all year for warm days in the sun, and finally, summer is just around the corner. With these warmer days comes the joy of getting outdoors, moving our bodies, and feeling strong. As we start to move our bodies more and return to sporting activities that we haven’t done since last […]

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder of which you have never heard. Studies estimate that 2-3.5 percent of the population suffer from this disorder, compared to approximately one percent for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. BED is characterised by an excessive intake of food, without regular purging or other […]

Certain foods such as nuts, grains, eggs and fish, can help to maintain or improve the health of your brain. Additionally eating the right foods to keep your brain healthy can dramatically decrease your risk of developing neurological problems later in life. Here are some suggestions from Metropol: Blackcurrants Deemed a ‘superfood’, these […]

From increased bone density to better muscle mass and heart health, exercise is important for women who are 40 and beyond. Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, gives a few simple tips on how to make exercise work for you. Take your time For many women, the 40s marks […]

Almost one in three deaths in New Zealand are caused by cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and includes heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Cardiovascular disease is the no. 1 killer of women globally, although it is often thought to be a ‘male’ problem. Heart disease […]

Keratin is an extremely strong protein that is crucial to biological activity within the body and the development of healthy skin, hair and nails. The key to achieving the strongest benefits from keratin is by using keratin that is biologically active which can be found in sheep’s wool. The best sheep to use […]

Many of us spend much of our day sitting down. Even if we exercise regularly, the rest of the time that we spend not moving can be bad for us. Researchers have found that too much sitting is linked to a range of health problems including several diseases and even some types of […]

Footprints Podiatry has been fortunate in the addition of podiatrist Leah Blondell to their team. Having spent the past three years based in Auckland, Leah couldn’t be happier to find herself working back in her home city of Christchurch and looks forward to a long career in her chosen profession. Leah works on […]

Summer is just around the corner and now’s the time when many thoughts turn to losing a bit of excess weight. Here’s some helpful advice from naturopath Nikki Warren. Increase protein, decrease carbohydrates. Snack on nuts, fruit, salads, soups, low GI carbs such as sweet potato or brown rice, meat or protein, plus […]