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About Health Blog

Simple, practical health and lifestyle advice to support your wellbeing—covering nutrition, healthy ageing, recipes, and everyday tips to help you feel your best.

Tips on Falling Asleep Faster

Need tips on falling asleep faster? Some people fall asleep the moment their heads hit the pillow. Most of us don’t. While it’s not uncommon to lie awake for a...

For My Father: How Lester's Oil Came to Be

The Story Behind Lester’s Oil By Daniel King MSc (Hons) The story of About Health is a little different to most. While many companies begin with an entrepreneur and a...

For My Mother: How Res-V Came to Be

When Daniel King’s mother - Gillian King Was diagnosed with a serious blood ailment, he decided there was more than he could do than simply be a supportive son.  As a...

Eczema and Gut Health – the Hidden Link

Understanding Skin Health and the Role of Gut Balance Eczema is a common skin condition that can show up as itchy, dry, red, flaky, or blistered patches. It may be...

Looking after your skin this summer

With our beautiful coasts and equally stunning mountains and native bush, most Kiwis are at heart lovers of the outdoor lifestyle. But the natural elements – sun, wind and salt...

5 ways to trim the fat this Christmas

This is not so much about weight loss, more about reducing excessive overindulgent behaviour – from eating better, drinking less, moving more all the way to looking at gift giving....

5 Great tips for maintaining strong bones

The 206 bones in the adult body that make up the skeleton provide the basic frame upon which the body is built giving us our structure and shape, but your...

5 of the most scientifically proven nutrients for your heart health

It’s a topic that comes up in the media a lot; it’s something we here at About Health mention frequently too – but just what exactly are we referring to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the About Health blog cover?

The About Health blog shares practical advice on healthy living, nutrition, recipes, supplements, and everyday wellbeing.

Is the advice suitable for older adults?

Yes—our content is written to be clear, practical, and supportive, especially for those focused on healthy ageing.

How often is new content added?

New articles are added regularly, covering seasonal health, recipes, and wellness topics.