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.
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions, yet many people don’t realise they have it. If you have high blood pressure or are at risk, you can make improvements through lifestyle changes and medication adherence.
Every day in New Zealand, 9 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. To reduce our risk, the NZBCF encourages us to be breast aware; reduce our risk; act on breast changes and regularly have screening mammograms. October 7-12, 2019 we are going pink for the week to raise funds for NZBCF. Come in store to join in the fun.
It feels like Winter is here and with that, we’ll see more people with colds and flu. When these viruses affect your family, it is common to reach for the chicken soup, and it is actually a good idea. Eating easily digested foods ensures you get nutrients into your system and chicken soup seems to have unique anti-inflammatory properties and may also inhibit mucus production. Top it up with garlic, turmeric and some vegetables and you are onto a winning formula. For quicker recovery, eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat and fish. Some vitamins are minerals can be used to boost your immune system. Vitamin A, C, selenium and zinc may be helpful in reducing...
Cold sores may not be a serious health condition but are painful, annoying, and often embarrassing for those who get them. First exposure to the virus is often in childhood, normally appearing on/near the lip. The virus lies dormant until later in life when triggered to become active and cause cold sores to appear.
