Health & Wellbeing

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and there are numerous different ways to get involved – from being “breast aware”, to helping to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, education and patient support… Pink Ribbon Street Appeal – Grab a bucket, get dressed up in pink and join thousands of volunteers collecting […]

New Zealand is loved for its long sunshine hours and outdoor lifestyle; however, it also has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. It is important to wear sunscreen daily and to have your skin checked by an expert in skin cancer regularly. The clinic at Mohs and Skin Cancer Specialist, […]

Exercising three times a week significantly cuts the risk of developing breast cancer, research shows. Experts looked at data from 131,000 women and found “strong evidence” that staying physically active reduced the chance of developing the disease. ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says the study outcome is yet another piece of evidence that […]

Wine & Art 2022 is a fundraising dinner and auction to raise funds in support of Tiny Hearts – child heart research in Canterbury. Hosted by The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) in partnership with Heart Kids NZ, the November 5 event promises a night of delicious food, matching wines from the North […]

A child’s eye test can be an anxious experience, so it is important for the optometrist to be informative throughout the eye assessment. None do it better than Anstice Optometrists. “You did such a wonderful job with Zeke to help him feel calm and relaxed, and you were so welcoming and kind to […]

Nikki Warren, an Australian fertility naturopath and medical herbalist is one of the eight to 13 percent of women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). She shares her tips for successfully living with PCOS, and for increasing fertility. Eat a diet with plenty of protein and good fats and low in carbohydrates. […]

If you have been struggling with fatigue – you definitely aren’t alone. Figuring out what is causing fatigue is important, perhaps it is burnout or Long-Covid? With a similar list of symptoms, it may be hard to tell. Long-COVID While there is still limited research and evidence into Long-Covid, there are a few […]

Of all the things to do in a Global Pandemic, opening a Wellbeing Centre was what five amazing women did. Tanya, Mel, Victoria, Greta and Keishana reflect on the journey so far. “Wellbeing was at the forefront of people’s minds and was the very thing they needed to get them through the pandemic,” […]

Great service from friendly, helpful people is often what makes for a positive experience, especially when it is for something that we need to get done as soon as possible. A team that prides itself on its exceptional service is that of Christchurch Immigration Health. Specialising in immigration, business, and driver licence medicals, […]

When life gets busy, finding the time to maintain vigorous exercise routines to stay fit and toned is difficult. As new technologies develop, so does the ability to achieve equivalent or better results to working out, without spending valuable time and energy. The EMSlim Nova treatment, available at Me Time Wellness, offers non-invasive […]