The ability to produce inflammation is critical to our healing processes. Inflammation should be like a tap. It should be on when needed but otherwise off. One of the recurring themes in this column has been the importance of reducing the amount of unwanted... Read More

When I was very young growing up was about getting taller, filling a bra, being able to go to an R rated movie, getting a license to drive and getting into a nightclub with 'legal' ID. Somehow I never equated growing up with getting older. Now that I'm... Read More

Many children play winter sports which can mean a cold and early start on Saturday morning with one or several team or individual games over the day or weekend. This is the time to ensure your children are eating correctly so that they can perform well... Read More

Q: I am 87 years old and live alone. I cope wonderfully with most of my day to day living, have a great support network but with age am struggling more and more to bend and pick up things off the floor. Do you know of anything that might help with this... Read More

A person is rich in proportion to the number of things they can afford to let alone. -Henry David Thoreau How often do we compare ourselves to others, to what they appear to have, their personality, the gifts and strengths they have, and wish that we... Read More

GST increases from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent from October 1, 2010. On the face of it that sounds simple enough but the complications are endless. There are, however, some things that people can do to make sure they don't end up on the wrong side of... Read More

Well it's almost here! October means GST changes. Are you ready? Have you prepared your business for this change? This is the biggest change to our tax system in over 25 years and it will affect every business in New Zealand. There are several issues... Read More

Adding nutrients from multi-style nutritional supplements has many advantages. Firstly, supplements can help correct actual deficiencies of nutrients. Secondly they can correct sub-optimum levels. These occur when body nutrient levels are below the levels... Read More

Andrew Nimick Point Concept twitter.com/andrewnim I have written before about a great product called Vendhq. It is I believe a great product and a great Kiwi start up story. I have known its founder since his south to north bike ride for charity... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Nearly 4000 youngsters have taken centre stage in the Western Bay of Plenty this week. The occasion is the seventh AIMS Games which have Year 7 and Year 8 young athletes taking part... Read More

Dawn Kiddie www.sunlive.co.nz This week's recipe was inspired by the latest Cuisine magazine under Ray McVinnie's Quick Smart Ideas I have just made a few adaptations. This is a versatile lunch or light evening meal option and as it keeps well... Read More

Art for this artist is a compulsion, not merely the putting of paint onto canvas; it is the urge to create - to make something 'extra' to enhance life. She's an artist with formal training in the Fine Arts in the UK who now makes art happen in New... Read More