COVID Vaccines
Pharmacy Tips
Many people are asking about the COVID vaccines and are keen to understand how these work and if they are safe. First we need to… Read more »
Linda Caddick
Linda Caddick is an experienced community pharmacist. She has worked in community pharmacies in North and South Islands, in small towns and large cities. Linda has also represented community pharmacy at a national level to DHBs, PHARMAC and Ministry of Health. Linda’s passion is for helping people take responsibility for making the most of their health. He aha te mea nui o te ao What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Blood Pressure
Pharmacy Tips
What exactly is it?Your heart is a pump. Imagine a water pump, pumping water through pipes, well it is very similar. Your heart pumps blood… Read more »
Serotonin Syndrome
Pharmacy Tips
Serotonin is a natural chemical that is made by your nerve cells. It affects all aspects of your life. It helps with sleeping, digestion, body… Read more »
Herbs and Nutrients that Improve Your Immune Response
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There has been much talk in the news about the mutations of the COVID virus in the UK (especially in and around London) and how… Read more »
Lip care
Pharmacy Tips
Lips are an important part of our body, but we can easily forget to look after them. It is only when they are damaged that… Read more »
November Movember
Pharmacy Tips
Each year in November there is a focus on men’s health. This is because men tend to go to the doctor less often and men… Read more »
Digital Eye Strain
Pharmacy Tips
Eye strain can be caused by looking at computer screens for too long without a break, driving long distances or reading a book for a… Read more »
Fainting
Pharmacy Tips
Fainting is when you lose consciousness for a short time due to not enough blood and oxygen getting to your brain. There are many things… Read more »
The dark half of the year and melatonin
Pharmacy Tips
We are past the shortest day (22 June). The days are getting longer and it is great to see daylight on the way to work… Read more »
Autoimmune diseases – what are they really?
Pharmacy Tips
Our body usually produces antibodies to fight off invaders like viral and bacterial infections. An autoimmune disease is when your immune system tries to destroy… Read more »