Putting the lens on UV rays
Slip, slop, slap, and wrap. We all know what to do to protect our body from ultraviolet (UV) rays, but what about our eyes? The sun’s harsh rays can cause damage to eyes and the sensitive skin around them, and Statistics New Zealand reports the country’s UV levels are high enough to wear daytime protection […]
Suntan, safer
It’s a gorgeously warm day, and you’re looking forward to basking in the sun. You might follow that with a game of backyard cricket or beach volleyball, or chores outside. Sounds like a dream, except the reality is that much time under the sun puts you at risk of overexposure. Mindfulness of how long we […]
Indulging intuitively
Mindful and intuitive eating is an increasingly popular way of life in New Zealand. Taking time to enjoy your meals and listening to your body’s hunger cues is as essential as it is topical. At a time when binge and undereating statistics in New Zealand are growing, having a healthy relationship with food is of […]
Stand up straight! Connect Chiropractic
Whenever posture comes up in conversation, the immediate response is often, “Oh, I have the worst posture.” It’s usually said with a mix of guilt and resignation, as though having poor posture is entirely a personal failing. The truth is that the way most of us live today makes maintaining good posture incredibly difficult, says […]
Christmas care for families in need
This Christmas, hundreds of parents will be forced to choose between spending time with family or their sick child in hospital. It’s a decision no one wants to make. Canterbury mother Kimberley had her daughter eight weeks early in December 2021. Her local hospital didn’t take on babies younger than 34 weeks, so the Temuka-based […]
Self-awareness and preventing BURNOUT
Vertical growth is the answer to overcoming feelings of burnout, and becoming self-aware, says author, wellbeing and leadership coach Michael Bunting. Author of the bestselling title The Mindful Leader and co-author of Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand, Michael and his team help leaders and organisations around the world to fulfill their highest potential. […]
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