Reason to smile: Dentures Plus want you to know that dentures shouldn’t negatively impact your daily life
People may not be aware of any problems associated with their dentures. When issues develop slowly over time, they adapt and think it is normal. “Common issues we see with denture wearers are sore or irritated gums, difficulty eating properly, loss of lip or facial support, more wrinkles around the mouth, sore jaw, […]
Multi-disciplinary medicine: Moorhouse Medical Centre
People constantly come and go through the doors of the large red building that is the Moorhouse Medical Centre. The activity hints at just how busy this long-established practice is. It has been a feature of Christchurch’s central city for more than 20 years – first of all in Washington Way and now […]
Unique model of retirement living: Lady Wigram Retirement Village
When it comes to sourcing retirement facilities for your loves ones, not surprisingly quality is front of your mind. As soon as you arrive at the Lady Wigram Retirement Village, it’s clear this is a unique model of retirement living and one that is all about lifestyle. Owned by the Golden Healthcare Group, […]
Aneurysm risk & assessment: Christchurch Vascular Group want to help you look after yourself and your loved ones
It’s a fancy word, but an aneurysm is simply a dilated blood vessel. As the blood vessel dilates, there is an increased risk of complications such as thrombosis or rupture. If the abdomen’s main blood vessel – the aorta – becomes dilated or greater than 30mm, it is called an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm […]
The environmental experts: how local company MBC are making it their goal to protect people and their investments from the threat of asbestos and mould
Encompassing the surroundings and conditions in which we live and work, our environments are some of the most important considerations when it comes to our overall health and wellness. Mould and asbestos are two of the most common environmental hazards, ones which we are all too familiar with on a local level as […]
Match made: the Matcha invasion that will have you green with (food) envy
If you’ve noticed the increasing number of foods that have been turning green recently, you might be forgiven for wondering what on earth is going on. These clever little culinary concoctions have been injected with matcha. A fine green tea powder, matcha has been produced in Japan for centuries, with Buddhist monks using […]
A fulfilled life : Wigram Health on being proactive with your health
Whether you are a busy executive, retiree or working parent, your health is important. Each of these important life stages are a crucial time to take care of yourself, because optimal health is vital to leading an active and meaningful life. At Wigram Health, patient health is the dedicated team’s top priority. The […]
The powerful virtues of Medical Research: pioneering the future at Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
To a large extent, the longer life expectancy we enjoy owes to pioneers of modern medicine in our midst. Canterbury Medical Research Foundation is one of eight research organisations playing this vital role in New Zealand. It is second only to Auckland in size. Focused on transitional science, to identify a very clear […]
Massage magic: a relaxing visit to Beauty Progress
Would you be interested in better health, more relaxation, better circulation, greater flexibility, higher levels of peace of mind, an improved sense of well-being, stress relief and a feeling of being totally revitalised? A visit to Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa for a traditional Thai Massage is designed to re-energise your body, mind […]
Something to smile about: dental implants are giving Dentistry on Merivale’s dentures clients another choice
Do you have one or several missing teeth? Have you had dentures for years but want something solid and natural looking to chew and smile with? Dental implants may be the solution for you. Dental implants are small, pure titanium screws that are surgically placed in your jaw and have proven themselves to […]
