Health & Wellbeing

Are you interested in improving your health and wellbeing? If living a healthier life is important to you, AIA has an awesome wellbeing program, called AIA Vitality, explains Michael of Michael Devine Insurance. “AIA Vitality gives you the motivation you need to make healthy living choices every day, while being rewarded for those […]

The biggest barriers to maintaining a good exercise programme are motivation, time, energy and, most crucially, support. Any physical activity is always better when there’s a support team to give encouragement, guidance and practical help. Getting fit is suddenly no longer a chore but something to look forward to. Total Fitness helps clients […]

It is no surprise that breathing is central to the core of our existence. What may be surprising to some is that breathing well is fundamental to us operating efficiently. Catherine George has spent her entire professional career as a physiotherapist helping people to optimise their breathing to ensure improved health and wellbeing. […]

A common misconception is that hearing loss happens either at birth or manifests in old age. The reality is that hearing loss is a medical condition that can occur at any stage of life. There can be many reasons for hearing loss and the sooner it is diagnosed, the better the outcome for […]

Getting dentures doesn’t have to be a scary experience. Having caring clinicians is key to feeling relaxed and comfortable, and that’s just what the team at newly re-branded Dentures Plus in Kaiapoi is very good at doing. Dentures Plus recently acquired the former Affordable Denture Clinic in Kaiapoi and when its owner/clinician retires, […]

Ongoing research into Covid-19’s impact on society shows that loss of income, ever-changing workplace practices, and coping with pandemic protocols have increased stress levels exponentially. Alopecia, baldness, dandruff, hair-fall, hair-loss, hair breakages, and pattern thinning, though often associated with any number of health issues, can also be stress-related. Certified trichologist, Dr Padmaja Redekar […]

Varicose veins can be assessed, scanned, and treated all within the purpose-built medical facility, Specialists @ 256, right here in Christchurch. “I was recommended to Peter Laws for treatment of my veins that had become quite debilitating,” one delighted patient says. “The procedure was done under local anaesthetic and was pain-free and an […]

In nearly every skincare routine, cleansing is a core part of the process. It makes sense after all. Cleansing thoroughly helps to wash away dirt, dead skin cells, makeup, and anything else that might clog your pores or cause general dullness. While it seems quite straightforward, cleansing correctly can make a big difference […]

Gill Redden has witnessed time and time again the aftermath of concussions or bad head knocks that were never identified at the time of the original accident. That’s because a trauma anywhere always sets up a chain of events which the body tries to accommodate for as long as it can. The body […]