Bee’s-knees in replacement ops: STRIDE Orthopaedics
While receiving a confirmation date for hip and knee operations brings relief to those needing surgery, inevitably it also raises concerns as to the recuperation process. Six to eight weeks may sound like the ideal enforced holiday, but juggling work and family responsibilities for that long can be stressful. Incredibly, there is an alternative form […]
How ‘good’ is your ‘good’ cholesterol?
Many factors can cause high cholesterol, yet people can easily change some of those causes. Risk factors you can change include not eating too much food high in saturated fats, like red meat, butter, cream, and other dairy products, and avoiding foods with refined sugars, such as sweets, baked goods, white bread, and fizzy drinks. […]
The cold sore virus
A new survey revealed that four in five cold sore sufferers in New Zealand feel having the common virus negatively impacts how they feel about themselves. From feelings of self-consciousness (58%) to embarrassment (46%) and unattractiveness (41%), cold sore sufferers are choosing to hide away from social situations and dates, in a bid to avoid […]
Take a walk
Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. Unlike some forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. Physical activity does not have to […]
Sick Home Syndrome
Medical experts in New Zealand and Australia are noticing a rise in “sick home syndrome”, both at home and in offices. Sick home syndrome is your body’s reaction to pathogens, mould, toxic chemicals, or lack of proper ventilation. Various reasons leading to symptoms include: Chemical contamination, including tobacco smoke, copy machine fumes, formaldehyde (often present […]
One step ahead: Me Time Wellness
Two of the most sought-after technologies in the aesthetics market have arrived at one Christchurch salon. HIFU (or micro and macro focused ultrasound) and Emslim Nova are the latest additions at the Me Time Wellness salon. Stimulating the production of collagen and elastin through thermal coagulation points deposited in different layers of the skin, HIFU […]
Combatting heart disease
Eight women die every day in New Zealand from heart disease. This staggering death toll has prompted the Heart Foundation to highlight heart attacks, deeming them a “a critical issue affecting women’s health”. Foundation statistics show that heart disease is the single biggest cause of death among women in New Zealand, claiming the lives of […]
Temperature treatments
Actresses Courtney Cox loves an ice bath, while Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of a sauna. Harnessing the benefits of the heat or cold, temperature therapy is gaining popularity as a natural approach to bettering overall wellbeing. For very few people would a plunge into freezing cold water be a comfortable thing. The idea of […]
The milky way
Most adults drink milk in one form or another, in their tea or coffee, on their cereal, by the glass, enjoying a wide variety of cow, goat, nut, and plant-based options. Consuming the correct foods after a workout can be an incredibly beneficial tool in your exercise routine. For hydration, muscle protein increases, and to […]
Getting back to working: Enableworks
If you have had an accident or experience chronic pain, returning to a regular work schedule may seem impossible. Loss of confidence, feeling stressed, depressed, or out of control because of pain, compound the difficulties experienced in committing to a work schedule. Fortunately, local company EnableWorks holds the licence in New Zealand for an excellent […]
