As we head into the warmer weather, it is a great idea to have a little first aid kit for bites and stings that can be all too common. Insects such as mosquitos, fleas, sand flies and midges can bite to leave an itchy spot, whereas bee and wasp stings can be more severe.
There isn't a week that goes by that I don't hear of somebody whose life has been affected by cancer. This was never more apparent for me than 5-years ago when my Dad was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. In the 8-months from his diagnosis till when he sadly passed away, he battled like a true gentleman, undergoing two operations in Wellington and weeks of radiation in Palmerston North. He had already survived through prostate cancer two years earlier and during this time, he underwent 12-weeks of radiation treatment in Palmerston North. As he had his own business he worked full time and travelled twice weekly for his treatments. The Cancer Society were fantastic in that they reimbursed Dad petrol...
Every day in New Zealand, 9 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. To reduce our risk, the NZBCF encourages us to be breast aware; reduce our risk; act on breast changes and regularly have screening mammograms. October 7-12, 2019 we are going pink for the week to raise funds for NZBCF. Come in store to join in the fun.
Meet Sam, a gorgeous Hawke’s Bay 9 year old boy full of life. You may have seen his story, unfortunately Sam has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Sam needs treatment at Starship Hospital for the next 3 years. What is worse is that Sam’s Dad, Derek, has undergone treatment for male breast cancer in 1995 and 2009 and his Mum, Helen, was also diagnosed and fought breast cancer 2½ years ago. Sam has 2 siblings who have had most of their childhood memories linked in some way to cancer.
It feels like Winter is here and with that, we’ll see more people with colds and flu. When these viruses affect your family, it is common to reach for the chicken soup, and it is actually a good idea. Eating easily digested foods ensures you get nutrients into your system and chicken soup seems to have unique anti-inflammatory properties and may also inhibit mucus production. Top it up with garlic, turmeric and some vegetables and you are onto a winning formula. For quicker recovery, eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat and fish. Some vitamins are minerals can be used to boost your immune system. Vitamin A, C, selenium and zinc may be helpful in reducing...
