Stye in the eye
Waking up and discovering you have a stye can be an unpleasant experience, accompanied by a few days of discomfort as you wait for it to subside. Have you ever wondered what causes a stye? An internal stye forms when one of the oil glands in your eyelids becomes clogged or obstructed. An external stye […]
Research on gynaecological cancers: GRACI Foundation
Gynaecological cancers feel like “silent” cancers. Unlike breast or bowel cancer, the various types of gynaecological cancers that may develop in a woman’s reproductive system – cervical, ovarian, womb, vulval, and vaginal – receive little public attention. Yet more than 1000 New Zealand women a year develop gynaecological cancers and unfortunately for most, this can […]
Controlling your concussion symptoms: Gill Redden Cranio
Experience concussion work using CranioSacral therapy. Gill Redden, a specialist in this type of treatment, usually gentle and safe, targets the root causes of concussion symptoms to help promote internal healing. Potentially improve concussion symptoms such as lack of coordination, pain, vertigo, and emotional outbursts with the use of this light touch technique. If you […]
That special smile: Merivale Denture Clinic
Dentures are precision oral prostheses, designed to restore a person’s facial structure, improve aesthetics, help achieve adequate mastication, correct phonetics and more. Thomas Gu, senior clinical dental technician, and director of Merivale Denture Clinic, specialises in complex denture treatments, including implant supported prosthesis, cosmetic and customised full and partial dentures. “All dentures must be customised […]
Sarcoma awareness
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, highlighting the need for research funding into a rare and complex cancer with more than 80 different subtypes, that can form anywhere in the body, at any age. Devastatingly, sarcoma accounts for 20% of cancers diagnosed in childhood in Australia and 6% in New Zealand (on average four children with […]
Blood donation a priceless gift: NZ Blood
When people decide to become blood donors, they are giving a priceless gift to someone in need, and making a lifesaving difference in communities nationwide. One donation can save up to three lives. New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) needs more than 900 donations every week in Christchurch. Regular weekly donations ensure blood and plasma are […]
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