Your Inner Winter Warrior

With the chill well and truly here for a while, sticking to your training routine or healthy eating plan, typically becomes tough, especially when the winter blues settle in. It’s no secret that comfort food cravings kick in when the mercury drops, and it’s all too easy to lose track of your fitness […]

Health care tailored to you

With today’s vast choices in natural medicines, it can be confusing to know what is best for you. Are you sure you know what to take? The Herb Centre has over 30 years of experience in tailoring natural medicine for individuals. The expert team takes out the guesswork for you by prescribing medicine […]

New radiology clinic: Pacific Radiology

Cantabrians now have more choice for sports and muscle injury treatment with the recent opening of Pacific Radiology’s latest Metro Branch in Christchurch, specialising in sports and musculoskeletal imaging. Ideally located on the ground floor of 136 Moorhouse Ave and opposite the new Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre currently in development, Pacific Radiology’s […]

Spice it up

Nothing beats fresh, but many herbs are seasonal, and spices not readily produced in New Zealand. That’s where a spice box comes in handy. Fill it with dried and powdered herbs and spices, keep it handy to the cooktop and add a dash here and there for heat, taste and zing, especially in […]

French High Tea in Merivale: Maison de Crepe

Whether you are popping in for daily coffee and croissant takeaway or a long lunch with the ladies, prepare yourself for a bit of an escape to France. Maison de Crepe’s menu is not just crepes – it is a celebration of French home cooking. If it is a drink you desire, there […]