To Ground Level-Pelvic Floor, Please: Intus
Anybody who has borne a baby becomes aware of their pelvic floor… that structure at the ground level of the pelvis through which the baby must force its way. For those among us whose pelvic floor functions normally, it seems irrelevant among the distractions of daily life. But to those of us whose pelvic floor […]
Bottling the Kiwi experience: Breathe Ezy New Zealand
Just over two years ago two colleagues were on a business trip to China. The air was foggy all day and thick with pollution. “Goodness, how I miss the crisp wonderful air of Christchurch’s Port Hills,” Yang Xu lamented to his friend Gerry Walmisley. “Wouldn’t it be marvellous if we could put it in a […]
Want to help look after your brain?
Talk with Professor Tim Anderson at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute (NZBRI) in Christcurch for five minutes and you get a real sense of his dedication to finding out more about your body’s fattest organ, the brain. You also get a feeling for his deep compassion for his patients. Tim is the Clinical Director […]
The power to change: Transform Clinic
Some things in life are below-surface niggles. All manner of body and appearance issues can quietly eat away at our wellbeing and confidence. In the recent past, problems like persistent pimples, wrinkles, skin tags, unwanted neck fat or unsightly veins have been viewed as unchangeable destinies. That’s where lives can take a turn for the […]
Something to hear about: Hear Again hearing checks are the first step on the path to getting back your hearing
Granny, Granny did you hear me?” Because most hearing loss occurs gradually, it’s not always apparent to you. Family and friends notice though, repeating themselves, waiting patiently as you talk over the top of them, looking confused as you try to guess the question they asked and then respond with a pretty random answer! At […]
Pain in the neck: Muscle People Physiotherapy want to help you take back control from migraines and headaches
It is not widely understood, yet that headache or migraine can be literally a pain in the neck,” says Clare Brandrick, Director and Senior Physiotherapist at Muscle People Physiotherapy. In the past 10 years, the understanding of the causes of headaches and migraines has evolved, and research is showing that sensitisation of the brain stem […]
Beauty’s better half: KM Surgical
When something about looking in the mirror isn’t quite right, it’s easy to be needlessly fatalistic. However, age and sun-related problems like sagging, lines and facial deflation can be reversed in a medically sound way. At KM Surgical, an experienced team of doctors and six registered nurses practice safe and effective facial rejuvenation. Dr Ken […]
Advancing medical knowledge: Southern Clinical Trials Group
With a strong interest in bringing new therapies to New Zealand, Southern Clinical Trials Group is excited about its relocation to the stylish new Forté 2 building, centrally located adjacent to the Forté Hospital at 132 Peterborough Street. This purpose-built medical facility enables the group to continue its valuable contribution to advancing medical knowledge and […]
A foot above the rest: tread more comfortably thanks to Feet First Podiatry
It would hardly be an exaggeration to claim the majority of us take our feet for granted, not putting them first in our health and wellbeing regimen. Charlotte Russell of Feet First Podiatry says that treating feet is not a luxury, but rather a necessity. A podiatrist for more than 30 years, Charlotte knows what […]
Good to the bone: The Little Bone Broth Company
Catherine and Alex are the owners of The Little Bone Broth Company, which came to commercial fruition at the beginning of March. While they both have a passion for fitness and wellbeing (and bone broth it seems…!), Alex is a kick-ass cook with a passion for making food taste good naturally. This clever company hand […]
