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Most men shudder at the thought of having their prostate gland checked, but the message is still clear that men over 45 - 50 should have their prostate gland checked occasionally to ensure that it is a normal size and shape.

Falsified meningococcal data distributed. The Ombudsman intervened to ensure that the Ministry of Health standard 2004 annual meningococcal disease report prepared by the ESR was released.

Ayurveda, is explained as the science of life, or the science of awareness. It is an ancient form of healing. Ayur meaning life and veda meaning science.

By affirming self-esteem attitudes, one can create a more supportive link to strengthening your self-image, your health and wellbeing. Taking simple steps to acknowledge one’s self-worth and boost one’s adrenal function oxygenates one’s blood and brain.

There simply aren’t enough new drugs in the pharmaceutical pipeline to keep pace with the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, the so-called superbugs that are emerging.

Earl Mindell, author of ‘Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century’ says, cravings develop because an “overall diet is inadequate”.

I frequently experience tinnitus and have the beginning of eye cataracts. Is there anything I can do? Annette. Christchurch.

Of the over 5000 odd medicinal herbs growing throughout the world, there are a handful which could be termed an ‘essential’ remedy for any home medicine cabinet.

The trouble with sugar is that we are eating too much of it! We talk about it, we say we are cutting it back, limiting the intake, or finding a replacement, yet the consumption of sugar in the past 20 years has escalated from 10kg per person per year up to 50kg per person, per year.