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As the cooler months begin to creep in, many women may be rejoicing! Hot flushes are a common menopausal system, and they are often at their most intense during hot weather and the perimenopause. The perimenopause takes place in the years approaching the point when your periods stop for a whole year and you officially …
As April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month, it is a good time to consider our diets and what we can do to improve our digestive and bowel health going forward. Almost 2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Ireland each year. Bowel cancer affects both men and women, is more common in people in …
Hyaluronic acid skincare benefits are touted by a wide range of skincare manufacturers, and they’re definitely worth looking into if you want to give your skin a boost! Hyaluronic acid is nothing new – it’s a naturally occuring substance that works to help retain the much needed moisture that our skin and joints need. But as we …
Breast awareness is important for women of all ages, even if you’re having regular mammograms. You don’t need to be an expert or use a special technique to check your breasts. Take the time to get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts as part of everyday activities like showering, dressing, putting …
On World Mental Health Day, Saturday October 10th Because of the various causes of mental health problems and differing experiences of individuals, mental health is a difficult and complex topic. While different people may have different needs, creating healthy habits can help maintain or improve mental health. Consider adopting a new habit today to mind …
The International Coffee Day is observed on 1 October annually to promote and celebrate the use of coffee. So this year, we are digging a little deeper. What are the health benefits to drinking coffee, and how much is too much? We’ve come a long way in coffee terms since the days of Nescafe Gold Blend being …
Summers nearly over and its nearly time to get back to school! Whether it’s their first day in school, their return after a holiday, or getting back to the classroom after Covid-related closures, all children need some extra care to protect their immune systems and help them fight off any nasty germs. During the school …
Covid-19 Update- Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Approved by the EMA 11/3/21 On March 11th 2021, the European Medicines Agency granted authorisation to the fourth Covid-19 vaccine, the Johnson and Johnson one-dose vaccine for use in adults aged 18 and over. The three vaccines already granted authorisation by the EMA are the Pfozer/Biontech, Moderna and AstraZeneca/Oxford. …
Covid-19 Vaccine Q & A For the purpose of this Q & A I will focus on the AstraZeneca Vaccine as it is the one I will be administering. Is the Covid-19 vaccine (s) safe? All vaccines are tested for safety and effectiveness before they can be used. The HSE only uses a vaccine …
Because, like so many, I’ve been doing it all wrong. Dry shampoo has long been the blowdry-prolonging, cool-texture-supplying patron saint of my haircare. But despite having used it day in and day out for years, I recently came to the realization that I had no idea what I was doing. Having been recently introduced to the wonderful, award …
Your friendly local pharmacist’s serving local families with Covid vaccines and Covid tests in West Cork including Covid tests in Bantry, Beara, Castletownbere, Kenmare and surrounding areas. Today, Tuesday December 29th 2020 is a day that will go down in Irish history. The first Covid19 vaccines have been given today in our Republic. The vaccination …
Glengarriff Pharmacy is your friendly local pharmacy, serving local families with flu vaccines in West Cork, including flu vaccinations in Bantry, Beara, Castletownbere, Kenmare and surrounding areas. WINTER FLU VACCINE in WEST CORK FLU VACCINES are considered the best form of protection against flu and its complications. Here are the changes to 2020’s winter flu …
Colic is a common, but poorly understood, condition that affects babies. The most common symptom of colic is excessive and inconsolable crying in a baby that otherwise appears to be healthy and well-fed. HOW COMMON IS COLIC? Colic is a very common condition that affects around 1 in 5 of babies. Babies of both sexes …
Managing Covid-19 Stress- Tips on looking after yourself 18/4/2020 The COVID-19 outbreak has changed life for all of us very quickly, so it’s understandable if you’re feeling worried, sad or anxious. But there are ways to help ease these feelings. To help you, we’ve put together 5 tips for handling stress during the coronavirus pandemic. …
Sleep is a key element of your overall health and wellbeing. When you sleep, your body heals and repairs itself. Sleep strengthens your immune system, helps you maintain a healthy weight, and lowers your risk for serious health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. The quality of your sleep impacts upon your mood and …
Eczema Eczema is a general term for dermatitis, which simply means inflammation of the skin. All types of eczema cause itching and redness and some will blister, weep or peel. There are several types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is considered a severe and chronic (long-lasting) form. The term “eczema” is often used interchangeably with “atopic …
Covid-19 is the most challenging of the previous known corona viruses. In December 2019, in the city of Wuhan in the Hubei province of China, pneumonia cases of an unknown cause were detected which lead to deaths. When the Chinese government became aware of this they reported it to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on …
Hurrah for Back to School! The back to school season is thoroughly upon us, and in between book lists and uniform sizes now is the time to consider preparing your kids nutritionally for this change of pace. With a whole new routine, early starts, learning every day, after school activities, children need as much energy …
Long, bright, warm days & even longer nights are a much welcomed feature of this summer in Ireland. Unfortunately for some however, hay fever is on the rise, and it seems to be more people are suffering than ever before. In the finer weather, pollen and spores in the air rise and this can cause …
While reflux in new babies is relatively common, it can be distressing for new parents. Typically reflux presents as a non-forceful regurgitation of milk and other stomach contents. Sometimes, as in the case of silent reflux, the milk doesn’t make it out of the baby’s mouth and is swallowed back down, so this can be …
Yes I know!! We are all itching at the mere mention of head lice, or nits as they are more commonly known. But nits continue to be a problem for families across the country, and not just at back-to-school time. We are witnessing outbreaks throughout the whole year, and these outbreaks are often very difficult …
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver disorder that can develop during pregnancy. It is uncommon, affecting approximately 1 in 140 pregnant women. ICP is caused by a build-up of bile acids and other substances in the liver, which then ‘leak’ into the woman’s bloodstream. It is most common for ICP to develop after …
