Medicine in the Mirror

In this enlightening episode , Dr K embarks on a fascinating exploration of menopause. What is menopause, has it changed through the years , is it a moment time ? Tune in to this enlightening discussion with Dr. K as she defines, uncovers the historical significance, and navigates the various phases of this significant life transition, shedding light on its impact and understanding its evolution over time. Listen now & it will all make perfect sense !

Welcome back to "Medicine in the Mirror" after an 18-month hiatus. Dr. K, your host and a seasoned General Practitioner and Cosmetic Doctor, embarked on a personal journey of discovery and in-depth research into menopause.The topic of menopause turned into a treasure trove of stories, insights, and empowerment, and it quickly became evident that it deserved an entire season dedicated to it. Join Dr K as she give you a gaze into the mirror of menopause.

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 alongs...

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, ther...

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...

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 chan...

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 betw...

The human face is one of the most complex areas in the human body. There is constant research being released revealing new insights into the complex interplay of the different structures.Bone, ligaments, muscles, fat, and skin are the key structures in the layered arrangement of the face. 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.Join me on ...

Welcome to the brand new podcast Medicine in the Mirror with your host Dr K. In this introductory episode you will get a glimpse of what to expect from the podcast as she takes you into her inner circle to demystify beauty, cosmetic medicine, health and mindset.Learn more about