Why being healthy is so much easier in summer
It’s been a year. And for many of us, motivation has been lacking through months of rain, recession and a bombardment of bad news. But it’s not all gloom and doom – warmer temperatures are already making their presence felt, and this naturally leads to a cascade of biological effects that make living your best […]
How to keep your sanity as the end of the year approaches
It’s hard to work out what happens around November. The world seems to go mad as we approach the run-up to Christmas. Social events crank up, pressure at work surges, parents and kids have a million events to attend. It can feel like we need to finish everything on our to-do list before the end […]
Could Chiropractic treatment help your mental health?
Most of you will come and see us for a neck or back that’s giving you trouble, or a sports injury that is still causing pain months after it happened. But would you come and see one of our doctors for a mental health issue? To help with your depression, anxiety or stress levels? While […]
Are you getting enough iron?
World Iron Awareness week was from the 28th of August to the 3rd of September, a very good reminder to check in on your levels. While that tiredness you’re feeling might just be due to staying up too late binge-watching TV, it could also be due to the fact that you’re low in this critical […]
What is causing your headache?
Headaches are a common ailment that affect people of all ages. While many headaches are not life-threatening, they can still be a source of extreme discomfort and disruption in our daily lives. But what causes them? And how can understanding this help us relieve them? Many factors can cause a headache, and while sometimes medication […]
Getting started with exercise – when it’s been a while…
We all know exercise is important, but sometimes (especially if you scroll through too much social media) it can feel like it’s solely the domain of buff gym goers, yoga gurus and people who look sensational in lycra. But what if you are really not in that category – and already feeling pretty dreadful about […]
Hearty winter casserole
Make this one on a Sunday when you have a little extra time – double it if you want some to freeze or to have later in the week. Ingredients 750g chuck steak2 Tbsp flour, seasoned with salt and pepper2 peeled and chopped onions2 stalks chopped celery1 peeled and chopped carrot250g chunkily cut mushrooms 1 […]
Is your weekly alcohol intake within healthy limits?
Alcohol plays a large role in the fabric of New Zealand society. Many of us will have a glass of wine or beer after work, one with dinner and maybe a third while watching TV. It’s pretty standard behaviour and hardly alcoholism. But what is healthy as a weekly total if you do that every […]
Small steps to improving your health without overwhelm
It’s fair to say most people feel like they could be living a little healthier in 2023. Long work hours, sedentary lifestyles, less-than-ideal diets, not enough sleep, too much time in front of screens all add up to less-than-ideal functioning. But sometimes making lifestyle changes just feels like one more thing to add to a […]
Make-ahead Chia Seed breakfast
Having a nutritious breakfast can be hard when you’re busy, but make these on a Sunday, pop them in the fridge and you’ll be sorted till Wednesday. Grab and go! Ingredients400g can coconut cream80ml (1/3 cup) liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave)1/3 cup chia seedsBerries or other fruit to serve MethodPlace coconut cream, sweetener and […]
Are the winter blues a real thing?
This year has certainly brought us a lot of reasons to think about the weather and its effects on our health. North Islanders in particular have had far more days staring out at grey skies than they would have liked to. As the days get shorter and we officially transition into winter, we all become […]
Just how damaging is our modern love affair with technology?
In today’s fast-paced digital age, it seems like we are constantly attached to our screens. Be it phones, tablets, laptops, or smartwatches, we’re seemingly unable to extract ourselves from those alluring pings and notifications. Our brains are on, wide awake and looking for the next bit of news, meme, like, message, special deal or whatever […]