The secret life of dentures: Merivale Denture Clinic
Merivale Denture Clinic Senior Clinician Thomas Gu tells Metropol how the process of treatment through to creating high quality dentures lies in the expert combination of science, art and engineering. Tom’s treatment for providing good dentures begins with a thorough oral exam, discussion and diagnosis, which he kicks off with […]
If the shoe fits… The Shoe Room
Putting your feet first means choosing shoes that combine function with fashion. The Shoe Room does just that. Recently opened in Upper Riccarton, The Shoe Room is a footwear store like no other. Metropol catches up with Podiatrist Charlotte Russell – who established the venture – to find out why. WHY IS […]
Why a full body health check? Marvel Health
At Marvel Health, your healthcare starts with a full-body screening. The screening examines the whole body to detect possible diseases and the likely causes. Marvel Health Co-Founder Tiamara Williams explains. WHAT IS A MARVEL HEALTH SCAN? “Our understanding of healthcare is that we need to discover in detail the causes of […]
Laser focus on summer feet: Foot Print Podiatry
Cutting edge laser beam technology is cutting feet issues for Cantabrians – just in time for open-toe shoe season. Footprints Podiatry’s Lunula Laser uses a double cold beam to ensure no pain – or even sensation – for patients, and Senior Podiatrist Howard Nicholas tells us more about the leading fungal nail […]
Eating your way to wellbeing
University of Canterbury Clinical Psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge has long recognised the critical role of nutrition in mental health. She has spent more than a decade building a case for revolutionising the way we treat mental illness. Later this month she is joining Sam Johnson and Ben Warren for ‘Building […]
Is mesh safe for hernia surgery? – Hernia Clinic
When it comes to hernia surgery, patients can take comfort in the fact mesh can be used without fear, with international research showing no difference in pain rates when comparing the use of mesh or sutures for repair, The Hernia Clinic’s Ross Roberts says. An experienced surgeon specialising in the […]
Four post-natal recovery myths: Freedom Health
With so much pressure to ‘get your body back’ after pregnancy, it can be overwhelming to decipher what is ‘normal’ and how and when to safely return to physical exercise. In this article, the Women’s Health Physiotherapy team at Freedom Health debunk some common myths about postnatal recovery. Incontinence after […]
Put your back into it! – Muscle People
Approaching life with a back that lets you do what you want, when you want to, is something we can’t take for granted. In fact, up to 80 percent of us will suffer from back pain at some point and it affects not just mobility but also mood. Luckily, the team […]
Getting winter ready! – Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
The days are getting shorter and colder, and we get it – all you want to do is snuggle up and never leave the house. But life beckons us to reluctantly crawl out of our caves, and mustering up the mental and physical energy to get through the day doesn’t come easily […]
At last! I can Hear Again!
During the recent COVID-19 lockdown, we experienced a huge change to our daily lives. The normal buzz of activities and work slowed to a more pedestrian pace and it gave most people a chance to return to a simpler, family life. That is, if both of your ears were working! […]
