The truth about collagen
Collagen is everywhere – beauty powders, supplements, bars, and drinks – and New Zealand might be about to change the game with the world’s first most complete collagen, thanks to sheepskin. First, what is all the hype about collagen? Why is it suddenly in everything from snack bars to skin cream? Collagen is […]
Reboot for men in midlife
Creating community is the answer for helping men in midlife reclaim health and purpose. Midlife is supposed to be the time when years of effort has paid off and the wheels of life are nicely oiled and spinning smoothly. For many men, though, it feels more like the wheels are falling off. Between […]
Raising eyebrows: Face to Face Aesthetics
Want effortlessly beautiful brows that enhance your features? Think ombré eyebrows. Tired of battling with your brow pencil every morning to get just the right shape? Or finding that the years have thinned out and faded your brows? Ombré eyebrows might be the beauty game-changer you’ve been waiting for. A semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo, […]
6 ways to reduce sugar
(and tackle meno belly)
Are you struggling with perimenopause or menopause belly? You’re not alone. Fellow menopausal belly battler and Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen goes in search of the villains. Top of the list? Sugar. There you are, going about your business, getting on with living your life when suddenly, from seemingly out of nowhere, a […]
The cuddle chemical:
The healing power of hugging
A hug lasting 20 seconds can have a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The average length of a hug between two people is three seconds. Researchers, though, have discovered something amazing. When a hug lasts 20 seconds or more, it stimulates the release of oxytocin, lowers cortisol levels, and helps regulate […]
Itchy, dry skin this winter?
As colder temperatures continue and heaters remain on high, many people experience itchy, dry skin. Suffering from dry, itchy skin in winter is a common condition that can affect anyone. Often called ‘winter itch’ or pruritus hiemalis, older adults with naturally drier skin are more susceptible. Why ‘winter’ itch? Because when temperatures drop, […]
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