Harmonious symbiosis: Nutrakawa
Katerina Scott was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, which subsequently saw her undergo a mastectomy. Thirteen years later, the cancer returned in both lungs and her liver. Given a Stage 4 prognosis, Katerina intensified her research into holistic treatments that would complement her conventional treatments. “There is a place for natural and […]
Dedicated to dentures: Dentures Plus
No matter how realistic, dentures are never as good as well-maintained natural teeth, so anything that improves fit and function is a big deal. Implant-retained dentures provide a stronger bite and put an end to worries that a denture could come loose mid-laugh, or while eating. People with dentures are often limited to […]
Care for your teeth: Strowan Oral Surgery
Dental decay can lead to tooth cavities, gum disease and poor oral hygiene and has also been linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Leading oral surgeon at Strowan Oral Surgery, Dr Keira Malone, says regular dental check-ups can identify any tooth or gum issues early and help prevent dental disease with routine […]
Ode to oysters
New Zealand’s fresh Bluff oyster season is well and truly over, however diehards can still find the occasional fix of this succulent and slightly salty delicacy in fish shops, some restaurants, and also at their local chippie. Of course, while they may be Bluff oysters, they’ll be frozen not fresh, until next year’s […]
Five ways to eat oysters
People either love them or hate them, but oysters remain a prized delicacy. A versatile shellfish, they can be eaten raw or cooked, the later including fried, baked, steamed, or stewed. Some people like to swallow the oyster whole, while others prefer to chew them to savour the full flavour. Most Kiwis prefer […]
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