Wellness for the rest of us

From Star Wars to my own Battle

From Star Wars to my own Battle

Last Sunday, I managed to climb (on my bike) 'The Big Easy' in Dunedin—a challenging yet exhilarating ascent that culminated in a profound sense of achievement and gratitude as I...

From Star Wars to my own Battle

Last Sunday, I managed to climb (on my bike) 'The Big Easy' in Dunedin—a challenging yet exhilarating ascent that culminated in a profound sense of achievement and gratitude as I...

"I'm just trying not to die"

"I'm just trying not to die"

Understanding COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease When Darcy was diagnosed with an auto-immunue, auto-inflammatory disease, sarcoidosis, his lungs were in such a bad state he was also diagnosed with COPD...

"I'm just trying not to die"

Understanding COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease When Darcy was diagnosed with an auto-immunue, auto-inflammatory disease, sarcoidosis, his lungs were in such a bad state he was also diagnosed with COPD...

Tribute to a Friend - and a Call to Action

Tribute to a Friend - and a Call to Action

This blog is written by Darcy... Waking up early isn't typically my style, especially not on a Saturday.  Saturday mornings are sacred to me—a day to decompress in the slow...

Tribute to a Friend - and a Call to Action

This blog is written by Darcy... Waking up early isn't typically my style, especially not on a Saturday.  Saturday mornings are sacred to me—a day to decompress in the slow...

Harnessing Plant Power

Harnessing Plant Power

Last week I was up in Auckland and while visiting a friend, I was blown away by some of the wonderful plants in their garden – plants we just can’t...

Harnessing Plant Power

Last week I was up in Auckland and while visiting a friend, I was blown away by some of the wonderful plants in their garden – plants we just can’t...

Arthritic joints causing havoc?

Arthritic joints causing havoc?

I played hockey in the Masters Games in the weekend.  I am now sporting a black eye, sore muscles and a dodgy knee – 4 games in 2 days was...

Arthritic joints causing havoc?

I played hockey in the Masters Games in the weekend.  I am now sporting a black eye, sore muscles and a dodgy knee – 4 games in 2 days was...

How does muscle building enhance your health?

How does muscle building enhance your health?

Aging starts to show in our bodies from the age of 30, accelerating once we reach our seventies and eighties. On average, we lose 2-3kg (4 to 6 pounds) of...

How does muscle building enhance your health?

Aging starts to show in our bodies from the age of 30, accelerating once we reach our seventies and eighties. On average, we lose 2-3kg (4 to 6 pounds) of...