Conditions related to 50+ health wellbeing

Early Diagnosis of Dementia is Critical

In the lead-up to the Alzheimers Annual Appeal and Awareness week, one of the key messages that is being delivered into the community is that early diagnosis and acceptance of the diagnosis of dementia is critical.
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Seated Exercise "pays off", says Movement Therapist

Bruce Thomson, massage therapist and Pilates instructor of Invercargill, was in Christchurch last week being interviewed by CTV. He spoke about the benefits of seated exercise and gentle, smooth movement with body alignment.
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Hemorrhoids - some Symptoms And Treatment

Ideally, hemorrhoids should be prevented with a good diet, high in fibre, by drinking plenty of water and exercising ......
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Joint and Muscle Problems - Can We Help Ourselves?

Whether or not we believe this, we are good at making excuses. We're too old, too unwell, too tired, too weak, too overweight or too busy. But it's never too late to start caring for ourselves.
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Help Relieve Arthritic Pain and Ankle Swelling with the Aircycle

It all started some years ago when an Otaki woman, concerned about her husband's severe arthritis, made something to see if it would help. It did that and much more too!
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Metabolic Syndrome (Part Two)

In this instalment we will look at the main presenting differences between adrenal fatigue and metabolic syndrome, and how metabolic syndrome can be reversed.
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Heartburn

Do you get that awful feeling in your stomach? How do you know if you have this bug? How do you treat this bug? Find out from Eric right here.
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How's Your Sleep? (Part 1)

How are you sleeping? Many patients I see in my clinic have a sleeping issue; in fact I would say it would be a third to a half of all people.
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Metabolic Syndrome (Part One)

The most common symptoms of metabolic syndrome include high cortisol levels, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fatigue, and a "spare tyre" of weight around the middle.
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New Zealand's Diabetes Epidemic

A leading cause of death, poorly managed diabetes is the major cause of heart attacks and strokes, kidney failure and blindness. It is the largest contributor to foot and leg amputations and causes impotence.
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Impact Skin Repair Feedback

If you're considering trying Impact Skin Repair, have a read of these feedback comments from satisfied customers.
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How to Recognise a Stroke

Some simple steps to help identify whether someone has had a Stroke.
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