15 beautiful years: Beauty Progress
For today’s working professionals, facials are not always about luxurious pampering in distant spas at exorbitant prices; nowadays facials are considered as essential as a daily shower. All skin types experience some dryness and dehydration in winter. Low humidity removes moisture in skin so its natural barrier function is weakened. Beauty Progress uses […]
Try minimalist
Using less makeup doesn’t mean looking any less glowing, feminine or gorgeous. Going minimalistic is all about making the most of natural features, using fewer products, but in smarter way. Luckily there are oodles of tantalising products to buy and try. If in doubt, talk to your favourite beautician and have them do […]
Coping with chronic pain
One in five adults suffers from chronic pain. In older people, the number rises to three in five. Most of these people don’t realise they don’t have to settle for a survival-based coexistence with their partner or bury their hopes for success and joy under a mountain of heat packs or duvets. So […]
Breastfeeding, it’s not always easy: More than Milk
Breastfeeding is a natural part of life but often doesn’t come naturally at all. Most women struggle at some point in their breastfeeding journey, and few mums manage to achieve the recommended six months of exclusive breastfeeding. With new mums inundated with the public health message ‘breast is best’, the pressure and feelings […]
Meaningful change made possible: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation
Research that aims to improve the lives of people living with the experience of disability is now one step closer to creating real, much-needed change right here in Christchurch. The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) recently announced the recipient of their inaugural Emerging Researcher Fellowship, Dr Johnny Bourke from The Burwood Academy. It […]
Cellaring wine at home
Wine enthusiasts dream about having their own cellar and often it is easy enough to turn dreams into reality. A home wine cellar may be as simple as a spare hall cupboard, a section of the pantry or the garage, an upcycle sideboard, or as complex as a complete purpose-built room. Before deciding […]
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