Pamper your smile: Christchurch Boutique Dental

Does having an enjoyable experience at the dentist seem like an alien concept? Too many of us are still likely to be apprehensive about our visits to the dentist, but one Christchurch practice aims to make that fear a thing of the past.     You can’t help but relax the moment you walk through […]

Improving denture comfort: Merivale Denture Clinic

Are you happy with your smile? Can you eat what you like? Are your dentures comfortable? At Merivale Denture Clinic they see denture wearers every day who are experiencing difficulty in carrying out normal functional activities. This may be due to a number of factors, one of which is the ability to control the dentures […]

Improving bowel cancer outcomes: Pacific Radiology

One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in New Zealand is bowel cancer. In fact, we have one of the highest percentages of bowel cancer in the world.     Bowel cancer can occur at any age but is more common after the age of 50 years. Risk factors include a strong family history, a […]

More than dentistry: Simply Smiles

From the start of her career, Jiljane Delaney from Simply Smiles has always been focused on improving health.     With a strong lean toward teaching throughout her family line, she has always seen her job as more than just cleaning teeth. Recently, Jiljane undertook a diploma in Life Coaching to help her improve their […]

Superfood Support: Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa

A natural nutrient boost could be your key to optimum health.     Many of us believe we eat a healthy diet full of nutrients, but did you know fruits and vegetables today aren’t nearly as rich in vitamins and minerals as they were decades ago? This is mainly due to modern mass-agricultural methods and […]

Types of Hernias: The Hernia Clinic

The abdominal wall plays a critical role in in our bodies, creating the boundary lines of the abdominal cavity and holding everything together. So, when it is compromised by a combination of muscle weakness and strain, it can lead to problems.     “A hernia is the protrusion of the abdominal contents through the abdominal […]

Retirement Ready

If you ask a retired person for advice on how to have a good retirement, more often than not they’ll recommend you start planning well ahead to ensure a happy and stress-free retirement.     So, keeping that word ‘plan’ in mind, the simplest place to start your research on retirement is online. Punch ‘planning […]

The tech behind teeth: Dentures Plus

When it comes to denture care, advancements in technology and attitudes have changed the game in recent years.     Leading dental experts have been adapting and introducing new techniques in denture application, resulting in dentures with the look, feel and function of natural teeth. In Christchurch, the team leading the charge is Dentures Plus, […]

Mind & body wellbeing: Beauty Progress

If the mind is willing to frolic into spring like a Canterbury lamb but the body is tiptoeing along like a tuatara, then a visit to Beauty Progress for a Thai Massage will see body reunited with mind in as little as 15 minutes.     Authentic Thai massage treats the body in a holistic […]

Benefits of a healthy spine: Muscle People

Ensuring you have a healthy spine makes sense, when you think about it, because your spine is the key to holding your entire body together. We look after our hair and teeth and get check ups at the doctors for all sorts of things, but what about our trusty spine? Your spine holds you upright […]