Plump up the pension pot
Whether it’s a comfortable three decades away or in a few short years, it’s tempting to put off planning for retirement and facing fiscal reality. How much of a nest egg we really need can be subjective, varying vastly depending on situations and expectations. A figure plucked out by a […]
Natural Nails Nailed
Our feet are often taken for granted and are commonly one of the most neglected body parts. Out of sight, out of mind seems to be a common theme and many people will hide their feet inside shoes rather than expose them to the world. Footprints Podiatry has the tools […]
Feast your way to fab skin
They say you are what you eat. But can you feast your way to fabulous skin? Metropol catches up with Oxford Women’s Health dietitian Sara Widdowson to discuss the impact of diet on your skin. How much influence does our diet have on our skin? It seems many of us […]
Add natural vitality to your family’s health
Now taking its rightful place in the global spotlight as a ‘cannonball of goodness’, the humble blackcurrant was once known mainly for its high vitamin C values and as the basis of the free wartime children’s drink, Ribena. Turns out, vitamin C was only a small part of blackcurrants’ superpowers. After extensive […]
Making medication easy
Embracing innovation and technology, Unichem Prestons’ new robotic packing machine will result in many benefits for patients, including compliancy and convenience. Owner Ed Dawwas has been operating a Robotic Dispensing Machine at the Woodham Road Pharmacy for the past two years, and was so impressed with the impact of this […]
Dentists with a Difference
Fast becoming leaders in their field, we asked Christchurch Boutique Dental why they stand out from the rest. What’s your point of difference? We do everything in-house. From general dentistry to complex procedures, such as implant surgery, complex root canals, cosmetic gum surgery, Botox and fillers. Procedures are done under […]
What hunger are you feeding?
In a world where people are bombarded with celebrity diets and images of photoshopped bodies, disordered eating has become the new normal while our body’s natural hunger cues are being ignored. Oxford Women’s Health Dietitian Sara Widdowson is encouraging people to recognise what hunger they are actually feeding, when it comes […]
Quality Imaging using AI Tech
To provide for the rapidly evolving technological advances and interest in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Pacific Radiology has purchased its fifth MRI scanner for Canterbury, the top of the line Siemens 3T Magnetom Vida, now installed at Forté Health on Peterborough Street. MRI scans are minimally invasive and very safe; they do […]
Summer Supplements
To really harness the most of summer, we need the energy to play, socialise, and relish those long, hot, heady summer days. Apart from our glorious, energy-giving natural sunshine, we look at five of the best ways to supplement our natural vigour. Vitamin D Yes, we used to think this […]
Endovascular, vascular and transplant surgery
Peter Laws was instrumental in the functional design and build of Specialists at 256 Papanui, a new purpose-built medical facility in Merivale. “Working in a new facility with purpose-built clinic rooms, ultrasound and procedure rooms really makes the whole process simple, efficient and easy.” Varicose veins can be assessed, scanned […]
