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Free activities for health and fitness at West Wave Pools

Yesterday (Monday), I was at the West Wave Aquatic Centre as part of my recovery plan from hospital. My muscles need strengthening and I thought water would be good as it takes pressure off my body. Anyways, there’s lots going on at West Wave in the mornings with charity groups hiring areas of the pools for [...] [...]

Some women have died on the contraceptive pill

I don’t want to frighten anyone into thinking the contraceptive pill is dangerous because the site I found this information on does look for the worst in anything non religious. Instead it’s something to keep in mind. LIVERPOOL, April 9, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A 28 year-old UK woman has died of deep vein thrombosis after [...] [...]

Healthier Homes – article from Kiwi Families

Kiwi women are commencing menstruation earlier and developing larger breasts. Kiwi men sperm-counts have halved. We have to ask ourselves why?! Of course, nutrition is a huge part of the complex situation. So almost every day society in general is becoming just a little bit more aware of the positive ramifications of eating organic food [...] [...]

Kiwi Families – helping you with your child’s health and wellbeing

When is the best time to educate your kids on sex? Some parents say “age appropriate NOW”, and some say “leave it to the schools”, with many other parents somewhere in between. This is a delicate subject, involving lots of emotion, cultural norms, religious beliefs, and subjectivity, but we suggest parents be fully informed when [...] [...]

Stressed out? Find some ‘me’ time

As net worths nosedive and layoffs loom, everyone is feeling anxious. But from an emotional standpoint, it’s disproportionately women who are taking the hit. In fact, a recent poll from the American Psychological Association found that 25 per cent more women than men feel stressed about the economy. You might think that women need to find [...] [...]

Foolproof ways to battle anxiety

If the Dow just closed after a dismal day of trading and a tightening sensation is beginning to spread through your chest, stop and try this exercise: Instead of focusing on the money you’ve already lost or obsessing over future losses, try zeroing in on the present moment. Let go of distractions like a looming bill [...] [...]

Male abuse is ‘being ignored’

Men in their early 20s are just as likely to be abused by their partners as women, according to the latest government figures seen by Newsbeat. 6.4% of men in England and Wales between the ages of 20 and 24 say they were victims over the last year, compared with 5.4% of women. The official definition of [...] [...]

Gardisil – Is it worthy for our young to take?

The Dominion Post has an article about Gardasil being given to boys as well as girls. The cervical cancer vaccine should be given to boys as well as girls, to protect them and their future partners from genital warts and cancer, public health experts say. The main introduction of the $177 million vaccination programme, [...] [...]

The HPV vaccine for young girls: Gardasil.

In February this year, the Canadian federal government announced its plan to vaccinate women and girls across the country and has pledged $300 million for the project. The vaccination of children as young as nine was recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). According to NACI, the primary age group recommended for vaccination is [...] [...]

“P” use in custody cases and protection orders.

A Family Court judge is alarmed at drug P’s impact on families. Reference Sunday Star Times 24th February 2008. Couples are increasingly citing use of the drug methamphetamine or “P” as a reason for seeking protection orders, divorce and sole custody of children. Family Court judges have told the Sunday Star-Times that allegations of P use [...] [...]