Seeking stories
With a rising suicide rate in New Zealand, two Christchurch women are writing a book on the highly emotional subject in the hope of raising awareness about the issue. Jan England and Sheryn Gillard Glass are looking for people to share their stories with them so they can publish a […]
Love your teeth for life: Duxton Dental
When asked for some hot tips, the Duxton Dental team shared some inspiration: Hygienist Megan is an advocate of eating a well-balanced diet, low in sugar and refined carbohydrates. The dental benefit is a reciprocal relationship. If you eat well you will have healthy teeth and gums; if you have […]
The Gift of Pure Pampering
The festive season has arrived and the team at Champs-Elysées Day Spa understands the importance of offering a thoughtful gift from the heart. What could be more meaningful than a voucher treating your loved one to an unforgettable experience that is all about making them feel truly special? The beautifully […]
Not Responding to Statin Meds?
Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower blood cholesterol levels. By lowering the levels, they help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Clinical studies show that, in certain people, statins reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, death) by about 25 percent […]
Wisdom in Teeth: OrthodontiX
Ronald Sluiter, orthodontist of OrthodontiX is proud to be New Zealand’s premier Orthodontic provider of Invisalign teeth straightening systems. Invisalign was traditionally aimed at smaller dental corrections for adults, but Ronald is thrilled that the system now provides treatments tailored to teens. Called the Kids First treatment, it is available […]
Regenerate your Body: Cryotherapeutics
The latest wellness trend popularised on social media by celebrities and professional athletes, is now available in Christchurch, with the opening of New Zealand’s first Cryotherapy Centre. For years, Anita Leney was a competitive gymnast and judge, before a back injury changed everything. After multiple scans and tests she was […]
Seeing you right: Central Vision Optometry
Central Vision Optometry is an established and family orientated practice in Wanaka, committed to providing the best possible eye care at a reasonable price. Optometrists Tui Homer, Jill Mottram and Katie Hill are all therapeutically qualified, so they can treat a range of eye conditions. Jill and Katie are also […]
A smile to love: Lovebite
Getting dentures can be a daunting prospect, and the last thing patients want is a generic, or ‘horsey’ smile, says internationally renowned clinical dental technician, Richard Greenlees of Christchurch practice, Lovebite. “People get new or replacement dentures for many reasons, but one thing is true for every patient; they want […]
Is Mesh Safe for hernia surgery?
When it comes to hernia surgery patients can take comfort in the fact mesh can be used without fear, with research showing no difference in pain rates when mesh or sutures are used for repair, The Hernia Clinic’s Ross Roberts says. An experienced surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment […]
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hairmantra
While the balding process is entrenched in our psyche as a common rite of passage for men of a certain age, female pattern thinning is almost as common, but much less known, let alone discussed. Dr Padmaja Redekar, of Hairmantra Trichology Clinic says because women rarely develop bald patches, their […]
