Churchill Hospital is proud to return as a major sponsor of NZ’s premier garden event, Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough for 2022. General Manager Nicki Stretch says the week-long festival aligns with Churchill’s commitment to benefitting and enhancing the overall health and wellbeing of the Marlborough community. “Garden Marlborough ties in nicely with a lot of the things we do here. Gardening helps people to keep active and motivated and is generally great for overall mental … [Read more...] about We’re back as sponsors for 2022
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A complete workout in the backyard
It’s no secret that regular physical activity is beneficial for your joints and muscles, and can reduce pain and stiffness. Gardening encompasses many types of exercise which can so easily be adapted to suit your ability, and is the perfect way to stay active and to keep your joints flexible and healthy. Here at Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre, our joint specialists consider gardening a great way to regain or maintain physical fitness and mobility. In fact, if you break … [Read more...] about A complete workout in the backyard
Getting back into gardening after an injury
Being injured can make daily tasks difficult, and it can remove the ability to do things you enjoy – but not in the garden. Gardening is an activity so adaptable that many injuries can be worked around to ensure you can still get outside and do something you enjoy, while reaping all the benefits of physical exercise, however limited. Gardening is very beneficial to injury rehabilitation, physical and mental health and simply getting enjoyment out of life, says Churchill orthopaedic … [Read more...] about Getting back into gardening after an injury
We’re bringing tai chi to the Garden
Better health, strength and fitness, improved heart and lung function and balance – the gentle movements of tai chi can amount to great benefits, for any age. You can try the ancient Chinese martial art in Blenheim at Garden Marlborough's STIHL Shop Garden Fete, at Pollard Park's Churchill Glade on Sunday 8 November, with Marlborough tai chi instructor Maree Murray . Her half-hour “taster” sessions – at 9.30am, 11am and 1.30pm – will be at the Churchill Private Hospital & … [Read more...] about We’re bringing tai chi to the Garden
Preventing injuries through gardening
For every shovel of dirt you lift, every weed you reach over to pull and every barrow of compost you transfer, you could be doing your future self a huge favour. Not just because you’re having a lovely time in the garden and growing nutritious food and beautiful flowers, but because, as a bonus, you may also be doing the hard yards required to prevent injury as you get older. Gardening is a brilliant form of moderate exercise for any ability, and works to strengthen a huge range of major … [Read more...] about Preventing injuries through gardening
5 reasons why gardening is great for your health and wellbeing
Getting out in the garden to plant vegetables, fruit trees or a simple yet beautiful flower patch is so simple, yet there are many great benefits for your overall health and wellbeing. It’s no surprise that many of our patients here at Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre cite gardening as one of their main forms of exercise, which helps to keep their muscles and joints healthy. It’s also a reason why we are proud to be a major sponsor of Rapaura Springs Garden … [Read more...] about 5 reasons why gardening is great for your health and wellbeing
