Sleep restores our bodies and minds and allows us to keep functioning during waking hours. Insomnia describes either difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. We look at tips to develop better sleeping habits.
Te Whatu Ora established the Minor Ailments Scheme in 2023, for eligible people to access funding for some pharmacy medicines under the “Go Well” scheme. In Hawkes Bay, this has been extended out to June 2024, increasing access to medicines in our area. Your Pharmacist will discuss your symptoms, treatment options and offer advice as part of the process. Eligible people include: Children under 14 years of age, or whānau members of a child with similar symptoms Māori or Pacific people Community Service Card (CSC) holders Those who have been physically isolated due to Cyclone Gabrielle Those who live in very rural areas (check with your Pharmacist). The scheme covers medicines for the following health conditions: Dehydration or diarrhoea from...
As we head into the warmer weather, it is a great idea to have a little first aid kit for bites and stings that can be all too common. Insects such as mosquitos, fleas, sand flies and midges can bite to leave an itchy spot, whereas bee and wasp stings can be more severe.
Cooler temperatures and lower humidity create the perfect conditions for cold and flu viruses to survive and spread. Although annoying, colds and flus are self-limiting for many people but can leave behind a nagging cough that is harder to treat. We look at ways to manage the cough and a reminder to prepare for Winter.
Cystitis or a urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria travel along the urethra and stick to the bladder wall. We look at new treatments available through your Pharmacist.
