Preventing gum disease: Christchurch PerioHygiene
When it comes to gum health care, the quality of the dental cleaning matters, says Dr Yasmin Akrum. Having practised dentistry for more than 25 years, which includes working as a periodontist for 16 years at the Singapore Dental Centre and in a specialist private practice in Singapore, she knows […]
Toolkit for weight loss: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy
Recent data indicates that over 60 percent of Australians and New Zealanders are overweight or obese; more concerningly, as obesity levels increase, research suggests more people are now dying from obesity-related causes than from smoking. Cashel Pharmacy run a Practitioner Weight Management Program incorporating evidence-based techniques and clinical tools to […]
Mummy mugs make waves
When it comes to looking after children, it’s all too easy to forget to look after yourself. A group of Sumner mums have teamed up with talented potter Tatyanna Meharry to encourage mums across New Zealand to take five minutes to themselves to have a cuppa, with the proceeds going to support […]
A worthy reason to run!
You can’t run it naked, but your joy will be unconfined as you gambol your way over the gentle rolling hills, serene shady valleys and ‘a-year-in-Provence’-worthy vineyards of Pegasus Bay Winery, to help raise funds for Canterbury’s own world-renowned New Zealand Brain Research Institute. The gorgeous and fun Vine Run […]
Does concussion stop the brain cleansing?: Gill Redden Cranio
A clean brain that is well fed and nourished is a healthy brain that fights off dementia and other cognitive disorders. Concussions occur as the result of a traumatic blow to the head. This causes the brain and supporting membranes to bounce, twist and get damaged inside the skull. Developments […]
Exercising into your 40s and beyond: Freedom Health
From increased bone density to better muscle mass and heart health, there is no doubt that exercise is an important part of staying healthy for women who are 40 and beyond. Cath Julius, Clinical Director at Freedom Health Physio and Pilates, gives a few simple tips for making exercise work for you. […]
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