Bold, bright winter
Colour is back and better than ever with a worldwide trend that gives you a new lease on life. It all started with fashion psychologist, Dr Dawnn Karen, when she decided to look for natural ways to boost people’s mood. The trend is called dopamine dressing and it’s the perfect way to lighten […]
A passion for pilates: Studio Pilates
There’s no denying the fact that Pilates is having a serious moment, and with very good reason. By no means a new form of exercise, the practice has been around for over 100 years after it was founded by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. One woman who can attest to its power is […]
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 […]
Roasted roots soup
Serves 2 adults + 2-3 children Prep time 15 minutes Cook time 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients 1kg pumpkin, skin on,seeds removed 500g orange kūmara, peeled 3 carrots, peeled 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons mild curry powder 400g can coconut milk or cream 500ml homemade (or […]
