Dream big for beauty’s sake
Sleeping Beauty was put under a sleeping spell for 100 years, but it begs the question: was it really a curse or a blessing? Catching those Zs is a science-backed way to achieve an inner and outer glow, and here’s three ways to do just that. Beauty sleep “You look tired” are three words no […]
The breast care possible: Pacific Radiology
Breast health is important. At Canterbury Breastcare, women and men’s breast healthcare – from diagnosis to recovery – is taken care of under one very supportive roof by specialist health professionals. Canterbury Breastcare is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment to offer full-field digital mammography. Home of national breast screening programme, Screen South, Breastcare […]
A balanced approach: Christchurch Boutique Dental
At one Christchurch dental clinic, dentistry has evolved to a technology-driven art from. Metropol catches up with trailblazing holistic dentist Dr David Kao from Christchurch Boutique Dental about his craft. WHAT IS HOLISTIC DENTISTRY? “Holistic dentistry is how I describe our philosophy. It’s a balanced approach, we consider the whole form and function of a […]
Why a full body health check? Marvel Health
At Marvel Health, your healthcare starts with a full-body screening. The screening examines the whole body to detect possible diseases and the likely causes. Marvel Health Co-Founder Tiamara Williams explains. WHAT IS A MARVEL HEALTH SCAN? “Our understanding of healthcare is that we need to discover in detail the causes of an illness before […]
The Influencers: Antonia Riordan
Spring is almost here, so time for a health spring clean for yourself or your workplace. If you’ve deferred some wellness practices in pursuit of staying in and warm over winter, here’s nine simple strategies for a healthier spring you. Remember this? 30 minutes a day, five days a week, add in two days of […]
Laser focus on summer feet: Foot Print Podiatry
Cutting edge laser beam technology is cutting feet issues for Cantabrians – just in time for open-toe shoe season. Footprints Podiatry’s Lunula Laser uses a double cold beam to ensure no pain – or even sensation – for patients, and Senior Podiatrist Howard Nicholas tells us more about the leading fungal nail treatment. What is […]
Beauty from the outside in: Beauty Progress
The French know beauty and how beautiful skin is the outer reflection of inner health. Wendy Barker travelled to a renowned skincare house in southwest France to meet the man who created GERnetic skincare – the highly effective range chosen for facials and treatments at her Christchurch salon, Beauty Progress. During his seminar at […]
Eating your way to wellbeing
University of Canterbury Clinical Psychologist Prof Julia Rucklidge has long recognised the critical role of nutrition in mental health. She has spent more than a decade building a case for revolutionising the way we treat mental illness. Later this month she is joining Sam Johnson and Ben Warren for ‘Building Blocks for Resilience’, […]
Winter Skin School: Face Value
Winter is arguably the worst time of year for our skin; the combination of central heating plus the harsh weather conditions makes for dull, dry complexions. But it’s not all bad news – winter is the best time of year to try non-invasive skin treatments. Face Value clients love the latest addition to […]
Taking care of you: CHCH Immigration Health
In the wake of this pandemic, it’s smart to seek out information from trusted health professionals. It can be easy to fall into the trap of listening to all of the media reports as they are coming to light, rather than waiting for all of the information to become available. The team at Christchurch […]