Medicine in the Mirror

Coronavirus has changed life as we knew . New Zealanders have been relatively spared with low case numbers and deaths over the last 2 years. That changed over the last few weeks as the Omicron variant which has been present globally for a while, made its way down under. Omicron is more contagious but supposedly causes less mortality and morbidity. Here in New Zealand we are just beginning to see a rapid increase in cases . It's time for us to learn to live alongside this virus. In todays episode I discuss some practical tips on how to minimise and manage your risk living in a Covid world.

With summer in full swing, it’s more important than ever to have sun safety top of mind and it's when most of you remember to reach for sunscreen. Why do we need to use sunscreen in the first place? Did you know that 10 Kiwis are diagnosed with skin cancer every hour due to UV exposure and that >90% of premature ageing is due to sun exposure. This is so easily preventable with the correct use of sunscreen.
When scrolling online or scanning the supermarket aisle, there’s no question that choosing a sunscreen can be pretty confusing. Reading a sunscreen label shouldn’t feel like you are deciphering The Da Vinci Code. I guess if you’re like most people you just grab the bottle with the highest SPF. The higher the number the better, right?

In today’s episode I’ll help you decode what the labels actually mean. So you can spend less time debating between brands, and more time actually enjoying the summer. I’ll explain the most common words and phrases found on sunscreens so you can approach the shelves (or the websites) with the confidence that you're getting what you want and need, whether that’s a formula that won't irritate your skin, one that won't harm the environment, one that won't budge when you sweat, or all of the above — you’ll be a master of sunscreen labels. .

Like it or not the biology of beauty is truly a social currency.
How do we define beauty? Is there a standard of beauty? Humans have since the beginning of time been searching for the answers. I'm not going consider trying to define beauty in its entirety, but I’m going to share my path to seeking personal meaning.
You’ve all heard the old saying, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder or is it in our DNA?
I explain some scientific theories on beauty as well as outline how you can use the millisecond that science has proven you have, to make a great first impression!

The Final Episode in the launch series of Facial Ageing Through the Decades. On this Episode Dr K ventures into the changes that occurs in your 50s 60s 70s and beyond. While 50 can sound daunting its really a privilege to reach half. century.
Find out how your bone, muscles, fat, and skin change during these years with the common concerns that happens and what you can do to stay ahead of these changes.
Listen to the other episodes to get the lowdown on the earlier changes from your teens and the necessary basic steps to build on , to help you live your best reflection. Episode 1 covers the teens and 20's while episode 2, flirts into the 30's and 40's.
PLEASE NOTE : This podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the users own risk.

Join Dr K for the second episode in this 3 part Launch Series on Facial Ageing Through The Decades.
The complexities of the changes that occur in the human face vary depending on your genetics, skin colour and your lifestyle.
Key structures in the layered arrangement of the face include muscle. fat , bone & skin. Ageing occurs in all these structures but the onset and the speed of age-related changes differ between each specific structure, between each individual, and between different ethnic groups.

In episode 2 she addresses the most common concerns that occurs in your thirties and forties. She also shares some useful tips and tricks on how to minimise the effects of ageing in these decades.
Listening to episode 1 which covers the teens and 20's, will help set your age management path in the right direction and after you've listen to this episode move on to episode 3 to hear all about the fabulous 50's, 60's 70's and beyond.
PLEASE NOTE : This podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No doctor patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the users own risk.