Is there something in your teeth? Dentistry on Merivale
Dentistry is one of the very few medical professions where a foreign material is placed in a patient’s body and then left there permanently for years, if not decades. Add to this the fact that the environment in which this happens is routinely subject to extremes of abrasion, temperature, acidity, bacteria, enzymes […]
The skinny on fatty acids: Vitality NZ
Omegas play an important role in cardiovascular, brain and visual health – and new research tells us omegas also help with immune support, sports performance, quality of sleep and positive mood. Vitality NZ’s Jim Grierson tells Metropol about these important supplements. WHAT ARE OMEGAS, AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Omega […]
The many faces of hyaluronic acid: Face Value
It’s spring, and when it comes to skin, it’s time for out with the Ds and in with the Hs. Say goodbye to dry, dull and dehydrated and hello to hydration and humectant hyaluronic. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is naturally present in our bodies, performing a fundamental role in keeping the […]
Your beautiful smile: Bradley Wood Dentists
Think of all the people you’ve met in your life who you remember for their shy, closed mouth smile. Perhaps they had crooked, misshapen teeth and were embarrassed to smile for the camera. Bad teeth can really knock confidence. But at Bradley Wood Dentists, patients can now access a new technology […]
The vital truth about vitamins and minerals: Unichem Cashel
With common symptoms like fatigue, headaches and muscle pain – it can be easy to live unaware of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Unichem Cashel Head Pharmacist Annabel Turley tells Metropol how treating these issues can be simple – but greatly improve quality of life. What is a vitamin and mineral […]
Not just a workout: Bodyfix Gym
Fitness for your body doesn’t stop at your shoulders, and the Bodyfix Gym team understand that going to the gym takes you far beyond the classic lose weight, tone up, and strengthen. “We believe in exercise to support mental health as well, and we are really popular for that,” says Owner Moana […]
Building stronger, Dynamic Spines: Muscle People
Whether back pain strikes after a sports game where you took one for the team, whether it has crept up on you with the passing years, or whether you simply reached for the can opener in your own kitchen and something went pop, you’ll know that back pain is debilitating – casting […]
Now screening new dedicated aneurysm ultrasound: Veins NZ
At the new offices at 256 Papanui Road, Consultant Specialist Vascular Surgeon Peter Laws and the team at Christchurch Vascular Group (CVG) are now offering a dedicated vascular ultrasound service. Aneurysm screening is one of the many services available. Metropol asked Peter, “What is an aneurysm?” He says: “Simply put, an […]
The breast care possible: Pacific Radiology
Breast health is important. At Canterbury Breastcare, women and men’s breast healthcare – from diagnosis to recovery – is taken care of under one very supportive roof by specialist health professionals. Canterbury Breastcare is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment to offer full-field digital mammography. Home of national breast screening programme, […]
A balanced approach: Christchurch Boutique Dental
At one Christchurch dental clinic, dentistry has evolved to a technology-driven art from. Metropol catches up with trailblazing holistic dentist Dr David Kao from Christchurch Boutique Dental about his craft. WHAT IS HOLISTIC DENTISTRY? “Holistic dentistry is how I describe our philosophy. It’s a balanced approach, we consider the whole form and […]
