Managing bowel cancer risk: The Hernia Clinic
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world affecting one in eighteen Kiwis every year. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Mr Ross Roberts of The Endoscopy Clinic in Christchurch says the risk can be reduced. Metropol spoke to Ross Roberts to find out more about reducing the risk of […]
Think fast: Bradley Wood Dentists
Aptly named Fastbraces, the trending teeth correctors promise to make braces a fast paced process. Metropol caught up with Dr Anthony Wood of Bradley Wood Dentist in Merivale to answer some common questions about the innovative approach. WHY OPT FOR FASTBRACES? “They will get your teeth straight in a shorter […]
Dealing with stress and finding joy: Dr Libby Weaver
Dr Libby Weaver is an internationally acclaimed nutritional biochemist, author and speaker, and has just released wellness cards to educate and inspire. She chatted with Metropol about her secrets to de-stress, what brings her joy and a new way we can all make health a daily priority. With the silly season […]
Holiday flow: Hot Flow Yoga
“Tangata ako ana i te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana”, is a Māori proverb that when translated into English reads, “A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society’. This mantra is proudly affirmed at Flow Hot Yoga. Flow Hot Yoga’s beginnings took root in February 2011, […]
Healthy habits
We’re not here to talk about total body transformations, swearing off carbs or overhauling your fitness routine. We’ve got far better news! In fact, we’re here to fill you in on some simple ways to improve your health and wellbeing. Walk it off The process of digestion actually ramps up our metabolisms […]
To the pointe: Muscle People
For ballerinas the world over it’s a much longed for moment; after years of watching “the big girls” – the time for learning to dance en pointe finally arrives. However, behind that stunning grace and beauty of a dancer en pointe is an incredible strength and technique. Because adolescent growth […]
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