Kinetik Wellbeing

05/12/2025

✨ 12 Days of Wellbeing ✨
Today’s challenge: Digital Detox

Step away from the scroll and give your mind a breather. Try:
• Reading
• Journaling
• Tidying or organising your space
A little offline time goes a long way. 💛📵

04/12/2025

We were honoured to attend yesterday’s parliamentary reception hosted by Dr Simon Opher MP on behalf of and . It was an important event shining a much-needed spotlight on chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.

It was a pleasure to support the day by offering free blood pressure checks for MPs who stopped by. A simple reminder of just how quick, easy and essential it is to know your numbers.

03/12/2025

Today’s challenge is Hydration Reset

Try and aim for 6-8 glasses of water today 💧

 

Do you struggle to stay hydrated?

Try out these tips:

💚 Keep a bottle of water with you wherever you go

💚 Infuse your water with lemon, mint or berries

💚 Set yourself reminders

02/12/2025

12 Days of Wellbeing✨

Today’s challenge is to take a moment to check your blood pressure, a quick reading today can help you stay on top of your health all year round 💚

01/12/2025

✨ 12 Days of Wellbeing ✨

We’re counting down to Christmas with daily tips and mini-challenges to help you feel your best this festive season.

Today’s challenge: Kickstart your wellbeing!

Choose one small, achievable health goal for this month. Try something like:

💧 Drinking more water

😴 Improving your sleep routine

🚶 Boosting your daily step count

🥗 Adding one extra portion of fruit or veg each day

🍵 Swapping one sugary drink for a healthier option

 

Small steps. Big impact.

Let’s make these 12 days count! 🎄

27/11/2025

Black Friday is here! Enjoy 20% off our entire Women’s Wellness range.

Your chance to treat yourself or find the perfect festive gift for someone special. 💖🎁

25/11/2025

How to manage type 2 diabetes 💚

💪Stay active: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week.

🩸Check your levels: A blood glucose monitor is a helpful way to track you blood sugar levels.

🥕Eat a balanced diet: Choose more fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean proteins, and cut back on processed foods.

💊Take medication as prescribed.

24/11/2025

Find our Women’s Wellness range now at Life Pharmacy! From our Complete Period Pain Reliever to our Comfort Cooling Fan and Thermal Comforter, discover thoughtful Christmas gifts that empower women to put self-care first.

Visit Life Pharmacy online for all your health & beauty needs. View our New Zealand pharmacy finder to find a Life Pharmacy store near you, or shop online from our range of top beauty brands and healthcare must-haves.

19/11/2025

What’s a Hyper? 🤔

A hyper (hyperglycaemia) happens when your blood sugar gets too high, often over 7 mmol/L before meals.

It can make you feel:

💧 Thirsty

😴 Tired

🚽 Needing to p*e more often

👀 Or even blurry vision

 

17/11/2025

What’s a hypo?

A hypo (low blood sugar) happens when your levels drop below 4 mmol/L. You might feel shaky, sweaty, dizzy or just not yourself.

It can happen if you take too much insulin, skip a meal or get extra active, so knowing the signs is key.

14/11/2025

Stigma causes harm. And that’s not ok.

Did you know, 8 in 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes?

Together we can challenge some of the common misconceptions and hurtful comments that people with diabetes receive every day. Because it’s not just a comment, or a joke. Our words matter.

This , we’re joining to - because empathy, not judgement, drives better health outcomes for everyone.

💙 Find out more on the Diabetes UK website, link in bio.

06/11/2025

Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes, what’s the difference? 💚

Type 1: body can’t make insulin, it’s an autoimmune condition and is often diagnosed in childhood.

Type 2: body doesn’t use insulin properly, linked to insulin resistance, usually develops gradually, often in adulthood.