Healthy Treat - Immunity Booster Herbal Jelly

Diary Free Chocolate Milk alternative

All ingredients apart from the Almond milk are available from Nowra Mall store

Surviving Christmas

5 Tips to stay healthy over the holiday season

Come January, everyone will be lamenting all the chocolate, , mince pies and fruitcakes they ate over Christmas. So here is your survival plan.

1. Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Some breakfast   suggestions: Poached or boiled eggs with chopped up tomatoes and avocado, a drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. A smoothie made from plain yoghurt with frozen berries and a tablespoon of linseed or flaxseed oil. Plain greek yoghurt with mixed nuts.

2.    Half an hour before you have your morning or afternoon teas or meals, make sure you have a glass of water. Not into water? Why not consider using chilled herbal tea with a couple of thinly sliced orange to “dress it up” a bit; adding 3 tablespoonful of natural fruit juice into soda water or simply squeezing some lemon or lime into it. Water is a solvent needed by your body to get rid of toxins, so it helps you detoxify. Studies have also suggested that by drinking half an hour to an hour before food, you tend to eat less.

3.    Stay active and keep moving. Suggestions: take evening strolls; if you are going to the shops, park the car a bit further than you usually would; use a shopping basket rather than a trolley if you are only buying a few items; instead of using your remote; walk to the TV to change channels; get a couple of light dumbbells (or books) and start doing arm raises if you are not mobile.

4.    If appropriate, take some Chromium. Chromium is a powerful trace mineral that helps increase insulin sensitivity, allowing for better transport of blood glucose into cells.

5.    To help boost your energy and cope with stress, consider the following: Vitamin B, C, Magnesium and Zinc. If you don’t have high blood pressure, try some liquorice tea. 

What is Irlen Syndrome?

Irlen Syndrome is a visual processing disorder that affects 15% of the general population, 50% of individuals with reading and learning difficulties, and 30% of people with ADHD and autism. Irlen Syndrome has also been linked to traumatic brain injury in athletes and others.

Irlen Syndrome symptoms may include light sensitivity, particularly bright or fluorescent lighting, headaches or migraines, eye strain, distorted text or environment, and difficulty or discomfort reading. These symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed as ADHD and other afflictions, some involving medication. However, early and prompt identification can prevent a lifetime of academic struggles that can lead to school failure, damage to self-esteem, and unrealized potential. Although it is hereditary, it may be acquired, and many football players and professional athletes have found Irlen’s non-invasive solutions relieve their symptoms.

Some nutritional supplementation may help some of these symptoms. Alvina, our pharmacist is available for consultation to assist you. Please contact Blooms the Chemist Nowra Mall for more information 02-4421-3946

Omega 3 vs Omega 6

Omega 3 and Omega 6 are called "Essential Fatty Acids" for a reason…it is essential for our well being. An imbalance can result in inflammatory diseases, and inflammation is the beginning of chronic conditions. 

Speak to our staff or pharmacists to see how we can best help you correct any Omega 3 and 6 imbalances.

Is Acne an Essential Fatty Acid deficiency?

When we look at the physiology of the skin, you will find the tiny glands of the hair follicles producing a mixture of wax and oil to protect our skin. One of the many roles of omega-3 Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) is to prevent this mixture from "caking up". 

By now, you may have heard one or two things about omega-3 EFA having an anti-inflammatory effect. In fact, there are hundreds of studies looking at omega-3 EFA in inflammatory diseases, like arthritis. Acne too, is an inflammatory condition. When the glands at the base of the hair follicle get blocked, bacteria can start to thrive, causing inflammation. 

There is recently a study showing positive result in the use of omega-3 EFA in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The dose used was relatively high, about 3-4 caspules of the concentrated omega-3 EFA. 

Burns-Whitmore, Bonny and Khayef, Golandam, et al. Effects of fish oil supplementation on inflammatory acne. Lipids in Health and Disease 2012,11:165

What is Compounding?

Sometimes one size just does not fit all

Pharmacy  compounding is the art and science of preparing tailor-made medicines for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy, although compounding’s presence in the pharmacy profession has changed over the years. In the

1930s and 1940s, the majority of prescriptions were compounded.

in the 1950s and ‘60s, compounding declined as the pharmacist’s role as a preparer of medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. However, this “one-size-fits-all” approach to medication meant that some patients’ needs were not being met. Within the last few decades, however, compounding has experienced a renaissance as modern technology, innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet a patient’s unique needs.  

How does Compounding benefit me?

There are many reasons why doctors and pharmacists provide compounded medicines for patients. Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or require a dosage that is different from the standard drug strengths. With a doctor’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can adjust the strength of a medicine, add flavour to make it easier to take or easier to swallow. For those patients who find it difficult to swallow a capsule, a compounding pharmacist can prepare the drug as a flavoured suspension or gels or cream that can be absorbed through the skin, suppositories or sub-lingual troches.

What kinds of prescriptions can be compounded?           Almost any kind! Compounded prescriptions are ideal for any patient requiring unique dosages and/or delivery devices.

Compounding applications can include:

bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; 

pain management

dental

otic (for the ear) 

skin 

medication flavoring 

neuropathy

veterinary

sports medicine

wound therapy

podiatry

gastroenterology

We are a proud member of PCCA

PCCA stands for Professional Compounding Chemists of Australia

With PCCA you can have your medicine compounded with confidence knowing that PCCA is endorsed by Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

PCCA is licensed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as a supplier of ingredients