The down-low on Vitamin D: Herb Nerd NZ
Vitamin D – there’s more to it than meets the eye. Sandra Walsh from the Herb Nerd NZ explains. “While it’s called a vitamin, it’s actually a hormone called calcitrol. An appropriate name as it helps with calcium uptake and healthy bones. It’s also required for optimal brain function, respiratory health, cardiovascular health […]
Heavenly, holistic therapies: My Heaven
Heaven is on earth. It’s just a matter of your point of view. We are living in a time of amazing change, but are we also feeling something changing in us and can’t quite put our finger on it? What if all this upheaval over the past two years is a good thing?” […]
The rise and fall of the nerd neck
In days long gone, ramrod straight backs were synonymous with good deportment. Girls were made to walk with books on their heads to perfect good posture. Even today many mothers tell their children not to slouch, and to stand up straight, with shoulders back and chests out. Posture is still often evoked to […]
Start checking early: The Endoscopy Clinic
Which age range do we traditionally think of as being most likely to develop bowel cancer? The answer is people in the 60 to 74 year old age group and indeed this group can now be checked for bowel cancer through the National Bowel Screening Programme. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Ross Roberts of the Endoscopy […]
Eyeing up education: Anstice Optometrists
A recent study on New Zealand school children showed 30 percent of Year 2 children had a vision condition likely affecting their academic performance. Pre-school vision screening, while effective at detecting severe visual conditions, does not screen children for reading vision. Problems with close-range focus can lead to decreased reading rate, accuracy and […]
Wellness at Flow Wellbeing
Flow Wellbeing is the biggest wellbeing centre in New Zealand. Flow Yoga Balance, energy, harmony, strength, and growth through yoga. Flow Yoga aims to help you realise your full potential, at whatever stage you are in your yoga journey. With so much choice of class types, and two studios, there is something for […]
The waves of wellness
Every year we see wellness trends come and go. Let’s take a look back at some of the all-time greats of the last decade and see what has stuck the course. Gut health When research emerged that gut microbiota play a fundamental role in our health, it became a huge focus in the […]
Living healthy, living well
“You can’t pour from an empty cup” – Joseph Fleming Taking care of others comes naturally to most of us. Our children, our parents, our cherished friends, we don’t think twice about looking after them. So why do so many people struggle to take care of their own health and wellbeing? Wellness is […]
Taking care of family: Hawker Velvet
Looking after family is a priority for many, and family often includes a furry best friend. Pets are a special addition to a household. They bring so much joy and companionship, and so giving them a healthy and happy life is important to many owners. New Zealand company Hawker Velvet understands this and […]
Run towards your goal: Muscle People
With the running season arriving, many of us will be seeking ways to lift our game. Good running technique will make your runs feel less tiring, reduce your risk of injury, and ultimately be more enjoyable. Muscle People Physiotherapists specialise in assessing and improving running techniques, whether you are a competitive runner or […]
