Champion of city’s youth: Interview with Dr Sue Bagshaw
The physical scars of the Canterbury quakes are almost fully healed. But below the surface, the mental scars remain. In line with international research showing the long term mental health effects of natural disasters, demand for mental health, addiction and domestic violence services has skyrocketed in Canterbury post-quake. As demand for child and youth mental […]
An indigestible condition: Surgeon Ross Roberts from The Endoscopy Clinic on gastric reflux
Eating and drinking are some of the most basic human needs and yet, for many people who suffer from chronic and repeated gastric reflux, the freedom to eat and drink what they choose may not be a given. Metropol talks to endoscopy specialist, Surgeon Ross Roberts from The Endoscopy Clinic about gastric reflux and what […]
Action in the city’s heart: Unichem Cashel Pharmacy is providing a fantastic range of services right in the centre of the CBD
Many Cantabrians have said that central cities come to life with essential services placed in top locations. That’s now happening. One great example is the new Unichem Cashel Pharmacy, right opposite Ballantynes. This year the retail heart of Christchurch is back to teeming with life. Cashel Mall, BNZ Square, and The Crossing have everything city […]
Hands on feet: Alistair Burbury reflects on how he came to set up his mobile reflexology business AB’s reflexology
In a different life, Alistair Burbury might have become a doctor. As the oldest male of his generation in his family however, he fell into a life of farming in North Canterbury after agricultural training at Lincoln. Now, at an age when some are retired, and after stints in real estate and working as a […]
Small ouch, big lifesaver: the influenza vaccine
Vaccines may not be a lot of fun for anybody, but they’re one of the most effective tools we have for saving children’s lives. Yes, that small ‘ouch’ can be a big life saver. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, annual flu vaccinations are on everyone’s lips. Recent research shows about […]
A lifetime of good nutrition: Sara Widdowson of Oxford Women’s Health on eating your way to better health
As women’s bodies grow and change, nutritional needs change too. Sara Widdowson, a Nutrition Consultant and Dietitian at Oxford Women’s Health, shares her expert advice on staying healthy at every age and stage of life. What are the top priorities for children and adolescents when it comes to good nutrition? Children and adolescents are still growing […]
A healthy smile: Duxton Dental wants to make sure you have something to smile about
Let’s not forget our bottom teeth. Research tells us that whether you had braces or not and whether you have wisdom teeth or not, your bottom front teeth will crowd with age. As the teeth concertina up at the front they can cause extra pressure onto the back of the top teeth when you bite […]
Early detection does matter: Molecheck and why you should get your skin checked sooner rather than later
Just like blood pressure, mammograms or a dental checkup, it’s important to monitor your skin’s health. As we say goodbye to summer, it’s time to tick off your skin check as well. Early detection matters. We’ve enjoyed the sunshine, now we should check what damage it may have caused. Even though skin cancer is usually […]
An integral immigration role: Immigration Express is proud to be helping welcome much-needed workers and their families to NZ
Immigration Express is busy and buzzing like a beehive, and that’s just the way the team likes it. Proud of the role it plays in bringing overseas workers to Canterbury, Immigration Express knows that our rebuild progresses, our factories continue to produce and our cows get milked in part because of its contribution as a […]
Reason to smile: Dentures Plus want you to know that dentures shouldn’t negatively impact your daily life
People may not be aware of any problems associated with their dentures. When issues develop slowly over time, they adapt and think it is normal. “Common issues we see with denture wearers are sore or irritated gums, difficulty eating properly, loss of lip or facial support, more wrinkles around the mouth, sore jaw, increased headaches, […]
