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 »
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.
Autoimmune diseases – what are they really?
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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 »
Psoriasis
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SymptomsNormal skin cells begin deep within the skin. They slowly rise to the surface where they die and fall off. This whole process takes about… Read more »
How our brain responds to stress
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While we have been going through the Covid-19 lockdown a lot of people have felt increased stress levels, so here are some tips to help… Read more »
Keep taking your medicine
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Whilst we have now moved into Level 2 it is still important to continue to take your medication. This may seem a fairly obvious thing… Read more »
Practical steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19
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The most important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home and don’t have visitors. The following people are most at risk… Read more »
Migraine, headache and stroke
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When someone gets a bad headache, they may say they have a migraine, but they might not. The pain of a headache can range from… Read more »
Good blood sugar control of Diabetes reduces long term problems
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Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect how your body uses sugar. The sooner you begin treating diabetes and the better your blood sugar… Read more »
Glaucoma
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand. It is a range of conditions that affect the optic nerve and cause blindness when… Read more »
TIA or Mini-stroke
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You may know someone who has had a TIA (sometimes called a mini stroke). By reading this blog you can be prepared in case it… Read more »