Discover the surprising link between your gut and your overall wellbeing. Your digestive tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a vital role in digestion, metabolism, and immunity. Neglecting gut health can lead to a range of issues, including
Discover the Fascinating Evolution of Pharmacy Through the Ages - From Mystical Remedies to Modern Medicines: Pharmacy has come a long way, evolving from mystical cures in ancient times to a more scientific
To feel like a superhero with a strong immune system, you need to eat like one. Eating foods rich in Vitamin C, like Kakadu Plum, can help. Aussie honey and blueberries are also great for boosting your immune system. And don't forget to add garlic to your
Did you yawn while reading this article? If so, you're not alone! Contagious yawning is a common reflex triggered by social cues and even reading about yawning. But did you know that it may also be linked to our ability to empathise with others or even our
Are you taking the right vitamins and supplements for your body's unique needs? Traditional options may not be the most effective for everyone, but there's an alternative: custom formulated vitamins from a compounding pharmacy like
The TGA has urgently recalled a popular cough medicine ingredient due to an increased risk of anaphylaxis, resulting in the recent death of one Australian and reports to the TGA of 50 non-fatal incidents. Pholcodine is found in a wide range of
Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones to efficiently perform its functions of controlling growth, cell repair and metabolism. A lack of these hormones, produced by a butterfly-shaped
These figures might surprise you – they certainly did us – it’s estimated that lactose is an ingredient in 15-20% of medications prescribed by a doctor and up to 7% of medications that can be purchased over the counter at your local community
While the following article may have you raising your eyebrows at first, bear with us: An intriguing new university study, recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neural Engineering, has raised the possibility that chronic pain could be managed by
If you’re worried about a receding hairline being part of your not-too-distant future you may want to re-think your next fizzy pop or sugary drink. A new study conducted by a Bejing University and published in Nutrients journal has found a correlation
If there’s one thing that the current antibiotic shortage in Australia has taught us, it’s the critical role compounding pharmacists continue to play in our society when supply chains fail. With supplies of the commonly prescribed oral antibiotic
Sun spots, often called age spots, are small, dark discoloured patches on the skin that can sometimes look like overgrown freckles. They usually appear on the face but can show up anywhere on the body. Sun spots pose no threat to a person’s heath, however
A review conducted by a Swedish University found that when it comes to managing multiple medications for older people, the two biggest obstacles to treatment adherence at home are: Participants in the review reported that taking multiple medications at
A recent (November 2022) study review conducted by three U.S. Schools of Medicine, including Harvard, has uncovered a number of non-drug treatments with the potential to effectively treat hair loss. Omegas 3 and 6 (derived from fish oil), tocotrienol (derived
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins in the pantheon of micronutrients however it’s often the most overlooked. This is likely because in a sun-kissed country like Australia, most of us, most of the time, get all the vitamin D we need from
On Monday (12 December 2022) the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced that three commonly prescribed antibiotics – amoxicillin, cefalexin and metronidazole – were in short supply in Australia and that they would to patients without approval
We all know that certain medication should never be taken alongside alcohol, but less well known are the everyday food items that can reduce the efficacy of certain medications or even adversely impact our health. You may find it shocking to hear cut down on
It’s December! Time to gear up and get ready for the silly season and all the stress and pressure that comes with it. The overcrowded shopping centres. The hyper-cheery Christmas concerts. The visitors. The visiting. The social fatigue. The wrapping.
Are you one of those people who gets slaughtered by mosquitos every summer while those around you seem blissfully unaffected by the ferocious little back yard saboteurs? Ever wondered why? We’ve all heard the theories: it’s the kind of food you eat
Are you one of the nearly half of all Australian adults who report having at least two sleep-related problems? While sleep apnoea is the headliner for men, for women it’s insomnia. It’s commonly accepted by medical practitioners that poor quality and
The recent Royal Commission into Aged Care has starkly highlighted how more needs to be done to reduce the workload of those caring for the aged and elderly in our community. The Commission found that, “While many excellent people work in aged care, there
A new test developed by a team of researchers from the University of Virginia in the US can reportedly identify if a person is likely to develop severe Covid-19. The researchers used data from 100 previous patients and gave the genome-based blood test to two
Sometimes referred to as Histadelia, Undermethylation is a condition that is starting to gain recognition in the medical community as a possible contributor to obsessive compulsive disorders, depression, anxiety and addictions. The hallmark of
When pills are hard to swallow, many people resort to crushing their medication and adding it to a food or drink, without a second thought. This is a common practice when administering medication to very small children and also the elderly who have trouble
In a study that could overhaul the way we approach pain management, researchers from Harvard Medical School have found evidence that pain is necessary, when inflammation occurs, to trigger a bodily response that helps protect the microbial composition of the
In what could be a game-changer for diabetics and others receiving regular injections, scientists from MIT are investigating the possibility of delivering medicine straight to the blood stream via ‘burrowing’ nano-robotic medication. Up until this point,
With life expectancy on the rise, we’re also seeing a rise in the number of cases of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease worldwide. We all hope to retain good mental capacity as we age and now a new study suggests that multivitamins may be part of the
Bad sleep can turn you into a grumpier, less productive, somewhat dishevelled version of yourself. Nothing that a double espresso won’t fix, right? Perhaps not. The extent sleep’s role plays in our functionality could be much more significant than
Some people swear by them and some say they’re money down the toilet – do vitamin supplements actually make a difference to our health, or can we get everything we need from our diet? A joint U.S/ Swiss review conducted in 2020 set about answering this
People who suffer from migraines understand how debilitating the condition can be. What starts out as fuzzy vision and a background throb quickly escalates into a merciless storm of pain. It renders you sightless, helpless and desperate. There’s drugs you
A vaginal yeast infection, also known as candidiasis, is itchy, uncomfortable and altogether unpleasant for any woman unfortunate enough to suffer from the ailment. The condition is treatable with no long-lasting effects, however some women may have to try
The dangers of treating chronic pain with opioids over the long term have been well established, prompting researchers to seek treatments that offer effective pain relief without the sometimes devastating side effects; and they may have found the answer in
Floods may have decimated vegetable crops in Australia, however it’s the ricochet of worldwide pandemic-related issues that is now depleting pharmacy shelves of some of their most popular and important medications. And as tensions continue with China
While we’d all like it to be true, a new study conducted by the University of Sydney has debunked the urban myth that vigorous exercise can make up for an unhealthy diet in terms of overall health and mortality. Meaning the Tim Tams and fizzy pop might have
A link between thyroid dysfunction and previous infection from Covid-19 has been discovered by scientists from the University of Milan. The research team studied 120 patients admitted to hospital with severe Covid-19 and analysed their levels of thyroid
The odd grey hair, wrinkles and grunting when you get up from the couch are the dreaded tell-tale signs that you’re not as young as you used to be. Stiffness in the morning, squinting to read the fine print and a general feeling that there’s less petrol
People who suffer from motion sickness, also known as sea sickness, will be familiar with the feeling of impending doom every time someone in the family starts making travel plans. Severe motion sickness makes any kind of travel a torturous ordeal rather than
They’re contained in numerous over-the-counter cough, cold, flu and allergy medications, however a government authority is now urging Australian parents to be very wary of administering ‘first generation’ antihistamines to children under 6 years of age.
Medications are designed to make us better, however some medications, as they work to correct an imbalance, can deplete the body of nutrients and lead to other health problems. Nutritional depletion usually only occurs with chronic use of these medications,
People who have a diet rich in Vitamin K have a 34 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease caused by plaque build-up in the arteries, according to a Western Australia university study. The study, conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University,
While many doctors incorporate some forms of complementary medicine and therapies into their practice, integrative doctors are specialists with formal nutritional and environmental medicine training and qualifications. Their approach to treating their
While medicine is designed to help us regain good health, any medication, whether prescription or off-the-shelf, has the potential to be harmful if taken at high dose or by a person not suffering from the condition the medicine is formulated to alleviate.
A clinical study review led by researchers from the Sorbonne University in Paris found that increasing Vitamin B and Vitamin D levels in overweight people could lead to the kind of changes in gut microbiota that can, in some people, promote weight loss. The
While there is significant ongoing research into allergic reactions caused by active ingredients in medications, a related area that has received very little attention is allergic reactions caused by excipients used in medication. Excipients are ingredients
When researcher George Eby’s daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of three, he knew that keeping colds and flus at bay while she underwent treatment was going to be an important task. Eventually the little girl did contract a cold and was given
In survey conducted by the American National Rosacea Society, 78 percent of respondents said they had changed their diet to reduce the frequency and severity of rosacea flare-ups. 75 percent of this cohort said they had seen improvement in their
During the next three months, 31 new, commonly used medications, will be in short supply throughout Australia, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). These medications include commonly prescribed antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs,
Just last week (28 April 2022), Australia’s Therapeutic Drugs Administration (TGA) issued an urgent recall for six popular brands of sunscreen due to concerns over unacceptable levels of a known cancer-causing compound found in these products. The agency
No need to consult a calendar, you can feel it in the air – autumn is here and winter is tip-toing around the corner. The change in season inevitably brings about an increase in colds and flus and the best way to avoid catching these infectious
Most women on the confident side of 40 are familiar with what menopause symptoms to look out for. They’re the ones we hear about the most. Aside from the irregular periods, there’s hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, weight gain and general lethargy.
Twice as many people participating in a thyroid treatment trial felt natural thyroid extract worked better for them compared to the synthetic version – and the clinical results of the trail appear to back them up. The study, published for the American
Skin care products contain a wide range of ingredients of varying quality and effectiveness, and unfortunately some of these ingredients can include microplastics, preservatives and polluting ingredients that have long-lasting effects beyond the bathroom
While most health-conscious people are aware of the importance of B-group vitamins, the vital role of one in the group – Choline – receives little fanfare. Is the lack of attention warranted our should we be paying more attention to this important
A new study has shown promising results for a treatment that would not only alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) but also repair damage to nerves caused by the autoimmune disease. Current MS treatments work by reducing episode relapses, but
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors, hospital administrators and pharmacists alike were kept awake at night worrying about shortages of essential medications. According to University of Canberra, medication shortages rose 300% in Australia between 2019
If you’re suffering from unexplained allergies or hives – and you’ve ruled out the usual and not-so-usual triggers – you may want to look at the ingredients on the label of your medication. While we’re all familiar with the notion that
People with glaucoma are often prescribed 2 or 3 different kinds of eye drops that work together to reduce pressure on the eye. These eye drops are also designed to prevent extreme fluctuations in pressure which can make the condition worse. To avoid these
The symptoms of B12 deficiency can often be mistaken for a wide range of other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, anaemia, Alzheimer’s and even hypochondria. When presented with the non-specific symptoms, practitioners
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In the field of veterinary medicine, the well-being of our beloved pets is of utmost importance. When it comes to their health, sometimes standard medications may not be suitable or readily available to address their unique needs. That’s where
Hormonal imbalances can have a significant impact on our overall well-being, affecting everything from our mood and energy levels to our reproductive health. In recent years, there has been growing interest in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
Introduction: When it comes to paediatric medicine, providing accurate and appropriate dosages can be challenging. Children often require individualised treatment based on their age, weight, and specific needs. This is where compounding pharmacies play a
Understanding Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
In recent years, compounding pharmacies have emerged as a crucial player in the healthcare landscape, revolutionizing the way medications are prepared and administered. These pharmacies offer customized solutions for patients with unique medication needs,
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