Benefits of pilates
It’s one of the hottest ways to exercise and for good reason. Check out how pilates benefits your body like no other workout. 1. Build strength Pilates focuses on strengthening and toning the body from the core out – long, lean muscles are the name of the game here. Completely reshape your body […]
Liposuction & fat transfer
Tumescent liposuction is recognised as the safest form of liposuction. Dr Ken Macdonald from KM Surgical fills us in on the benefits of this popular technology. Offering an unparalleled opportunity to improve body contours without general anaesthetic, tumescent liposuction improves your body’s shape by removing unwanted fat in a very careful manner with […]
An alternative to breast reduction: encore cosmetic clinic
Once upon a time there was only one way to reduce breast size. It involved a surgical procedure which could include a significant recovery period and possible complications. Only a small proportion of procedures were able to be carried out within the public system. Fortunately, an alternative approach is now available right […]
Eating for immunity
Great Greek Philosopher Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Science has found the proof is in the pudding and many of our tastiest foods are also immunity boosters, that are both affordable and versatile to boot. A healthy habit is to have these superheroes as pantry staples. […]
New smart screening technology
Delivering personalised healthcare and precision treatment. The global coronavirus pandemic has already caused an enormous strain on healthcare resources around the world and it’s leading to a shift in how healthcare is offered. Startup Marvel Health is debuting its global launch in New Zealand. Having successfully operated its mother clinic MedB in Spain […]
Keeping well for winter: Shields Pharmacy
As the seasons change, now is the time to think about flu protection and preventative medicine, to help ensure wellness throughout winter. “The flu can be a serious illness and could lead to hospitalisation, so it’s important to get protected with a yearly vaccination if you can,” says Shields Pharmacy owner/pharmacist Steve Thompson. “Vaccination, combined […]
Breast of the bunch: Encore Cosmetic Clinic
If you’ve recently been thinking about getting a breast reduction, it’s important to do your research to find the best – or breast – option for you. Metropol catches up with Dr Grant Bellaney from Encorė Cosmetic Clinic, to discuss breast reduction by Tumescent Liposuction. Metropol catches up with Dr. Grant Bellaney from […]
From figures to fitness
Super sporty but also great with numbers, a young accountant’s dream of running a fitness business proves living your true passion, really does add up. “I always wanted to have a job that felt more like a hobby and never really saw my future as sitting at a desk all day,” says Olivia, a […]
Beauty from the inside, out
For the longest time, we’ve thought beauty was something we created externally. From lotions to potions, we would put it all on our skin in the hunt for that beautiful glow. But local company QT is revolutionising the cosmetics industry; QT is about beauty from the inside, out. Welcome to the world of internal cosmetics, […]
Cosmetic tattooing: a beauty must have
Cosmetic tattooing has come a long way in technology and technique – it’s now the must-have beauty boost of the future. Angela Millar has a rewarding career in micropigmentation, framing faces with youthful semi-permanent eyebrows and eyeliner. Feathered, powdered or a combination of the two they are now more natural and flattering than ever […]