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Using a nasal spray

All about nasal decongestant sprays with our pharmacist Andrew.

 

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What's In Your First Aid Kit?

Pharmacist Sam Ledger walks you through the key components of a well-stocked first aid kit.  You...

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Allergies and hayfever

Ah-choooo! All about hayfever and allergies.

Allergic rhinitis – more commonly known as hay fever ...

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Managing Multiple Medications

The more medicines you take, the more likely you are to experience side effects and interactions or ...

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The Big Poo Test

Bowel Cancer represented over 12% of new cancer cases diagnosed in 2017 and tragically was the...

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Are you using your inhaler properly?

Our very own Sam Ledger shows us how to use an inhaler properly.  For sufferers of asthma and other ...

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Winter is coming.....Is your immune system ready?

The Coffs Coast is hardly Winterfell, but that doesn’t seem to stop us from coming down with colds...

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Could you be a coeliac?

It is estimated that 1 in 70 Australians suffer from Coeliac Disease – and a remarkable 80% remain...

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The facts about head lice

Head lice. Nits. Creepy crawlies. It’s enough to make your head itch even if you are not infested...

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Where is the best place to store medicines?

Here is a quick quiz for you.

Where is best place to store medicines in the home? 

1. The bathroom ...

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Treating warts on the hands & feet

The lowdown on treating warts with our pharmacist Andrew.

 

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3 ways to prevent cold and flu in your family

Cold and flu season is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean your family has to get sick...

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Should I get the flu Vaccine?

It’s not just about you, its about the community – you could be a carrier!

With flu season almost...

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Here are 5 Essential Vitamins & Minerals that are actually good for your health

...and why you need them!

 

1. Vitamin D

One of the major functions of vitamin D, and the...

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4 simple tips for getting rid of pimples

Pimples are very common, especially in teenage years, but what is the best way to treat or get rid...

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Could there be an Ebola outbreak in Coffs Harbour – Are we really at risk?

An epidemic has been reported in Africa, and in an age of global travel, what does this mean for...

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Heart Disease

Did you know that heart disease is the second biggest health killer in Australia?  Speak to a CHC...

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Diabetes – are you at risk?

What is Diabetes?

For our bodies to work properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food...

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Spring is upon us! Don’t let hay fever beat you!

Spring is upon us! Don’t let hay fever beat you!

• Sneezing?
• A runny or stuffy nose ?
• Itchy...

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What do I do if I find a tick on me?

This articles contains simple instructions on what to do if you think you have a tick on you,...

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5 ways to get a better sleep

There’s nothing worse than going to bed ready for a nice, recharging, reinvigorating sleep only lay ...

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