February is Heart Awareness month. Did you know that every 90 minutes, someone in New Zealand dies from heart disease and it is the leading… Read more »

Sunny summer days have meant lots of swimming and therefore more ‘swimmers ear’. We have also seen more people coming into the pharmacy asking for… Read more »

Summer holidays are made for enjoying many of the good things in life. Good company, good weather, good times & good food. For many families,… Read more »

Pecan pie is a classic dessert that I admit to being pretty nervous about ‘messing’ with. Pecan pie purists will think I’m nuts for creating… Read more »

It seems that everyone is fizzing about the wonders of kombucha, and if you haven’t already tasted it or experienced the benefits of this fermented… Read more »

Ahhh summer, here at last. Long sunny days, bare feet, beach swims and staying up late to roast marshmallows after dark. All things that make… Read more »

I was on a mission. My munching mission was to pretty much ‘free’ the classic choc-chip cookie for those who have food sensitivities. I wanted… Read more »

While medicine can make a huge improvement to our health, there are times when the medicine may make us feel unwell. Before a medicine is… Read more »

Oral contraceptive pills have been available since the 1960’s as a way for women to prevent pregnancy and have control of their fertility. They were… Read more »

‘Tis the season to celebrate and I think we’re all ready to toast “Cheers to that”! It’s time to relax, be with family and to… Read more »