Month: December 2016

Red and Dry Eye

Red and Dry Eye

Health & Wellness

27-12-2016

 It’s often said that eyes are the windows to a person’s soul but they are also our window onto the world. Except if you’re one of the many Australians who lose part or all of their vision every 65 minutes. Maintaining good eye health should be a priority for all.

1464_Red_and_dry_eyesOne of the most common eye problems are red and dry eyes. Redness and dryness are symptoms of many eye conditions. Some of these conditions are not serious, but others are serious and may affect eyesight.

A red eye can be a sign of eye inflammation. The most common cause of red eye(s) is conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis can be caused by allergy, irritation or infection. The treatment of eye redness depends on its cause and can include: Read More >

Christmas and New Year Hours

Christmas and New Year Hours

Pharmacy news

23-12-2016

Our Christmas and New Year Trading hours.

Please remember that if you cannot access the Pharmacy via the Aldi mall – to walk around to the door that leads directly to the main car park – the mall may be closed earlier on some of the public holidays.Image may contain: text

 
 
 
 

Health Tips for a Healthy Christmas

Health Tips for a Healthy Christmas

Health Weeks

There’s no doubt that the festive season is a challenging time if you are trying to stay healthy and reduce body fat. It usually revolves around food (and not always healthy choices), large portions and lashing of alcohol to wash it all down. Christmas celebrations can last for weeks, so there are some things you need to watch out for. There are also some simple steps you can take to stay on track while still enjoying this special time of the year.

A Partridge in a pear tree 
Forget the partridges, but focus on the pear. Fruit is a convenient snack choice, and can even be used as a healthy dessert option

2 Turtle doves 
Doves symbolise peace, and you can maintain the peace by staying calm. Christmas can be a time of anxiety and heightened family tension, so have a plan to keep your stress at bay.

3 French hens 
If poultry is on the menu, try to have it without the skin, which can dramatically reduce the saturated fat content. Read More >

Survive the heat tips – from the Better Health Channel

Survive the heat tips – from the Better Health Channel

Our pharmacy services

 

Drink more water

  • Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Keep a full drink bottle with you.
  • Take small sips of water frequently.
  • If your doctor normally limits your fluids, check how much you should drink during hot weather. 

Never leave anyone in a car

  • Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars – the temperature can double in minutes.
  • Visit Kidsafe’s Unconventional oven website for more information on kids in hot cars – make sure to watch the video showing a piece of lamb being cooked in a car on a 27 degree day.

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Twelve Days of Christmas!

Twelve Days of Christmas!

Pharmacy news

14-12-2016

Twelve  Days of Christmas at PharmaSave Eden Rise!

Starting on the 13th December when you spend $30 or more in store you will receive an entry into our daily draw to win a luxurious hamper.

A new hamper will be given away each day until Christmas Eve.…

Check our facebook page every day to see the hampers that have been won!

 

 

 

 


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Summer is here – watch out for sun damage

Summer is here – watch out for sun damage

Our pharmacy services

09-12-2016

The following article is reprinted from the Better Health Channel.

Sunburn is the skin’s reaction to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. You can see sunlight and feel heat (infrared radiation), but you can’t see or feel UV radiation. It can damage your skin even on cool, cloudy days.

Sunburn is a radiation burn to the skin. The signs of sunburn can start to appear in less than 15 minutes and skin can turn red within two to six hours of being burnt. It will continue to develop for the next 24 to 72 hours and, depending on the severity, can take days or weeks to heal. Sunburn will become worse with more exposure to UV rays. Mild sunburn can be treated at home, but severe and blistered sunburn requires prompt medical attention.sunburnt-skin

The long-term effects of repeated bouts of sunburn include premature wrinkling and an increased risk of skin cancer, including melanoma (the most dangerous type of skin cancer). Once DNA damage occurs, it is impossible to reverse. This is why prevention is much better than cure. Read More >

Elegance and Sensuality

Elegance and Sensuality

Kiana Beauty Blog

The newest fragrance from Chloé is Chloe Fleur de Parfum and combines elegance and sensuality. Available online now from us at Kiana Beauty Melbourne .

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Chloé Fleur de Parfum is a generous bouquet exclusively composed of the most tender and quintessential part of flowers, their hearts. Master perfumers Michel Almairac and Mylène Alran artfully combined those to create an exclusive fragrance. Read More >

Heartburn

Heartburn

Health & Wellness

Most of us at some time in our lives will experience heartburn – after a big meal, undertaking strenuous activity too soon after eating, or drinking too much alcohol or coffee.

Heartburn (gastro-oesophageal reflux or indigestion) is really very common.

Heartburn is caused by the contents of the stomach coming back up into the oesophagus where it can cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat.

Persistent reflux that occurs more than twice a week is considered to be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and it can eventually lead to more serious health problems. People of all ages can have GORD.

Occasional heartburn on the other hand can be caused by eating too much, from anxiety, and advanced pregnancy – to name but a few of the causes.

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Pelvic Floor First

Pelvic Floor First

Health & Wellness

07-12-2016

Pelvic Floor First is an initiative of the Continence Foundation of Australia and aims to reduce the number of men and women who experience pelvic floor dysfunction as a result of inappropriate exercise regimes.

Visit the Pelvic Floor First website.

The aim is supported by the following objectives:

    • strengthen the relationship between the continence and fitness industry
    • increase awareness of the link between certain types of exercise and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, and
    • promote pelvic floor safe exercises.

This will support people to remain active without the fear and anxiety related to incontinence.

The primary target audience of the Pelvic Floor First campaign are women and men at increased risk of pelvic floor problems who exercise, play sport or participate in some form of physical activity. These people include:

    • pregnant women
    • women who have recently, or ever, had a baby
    • women who are going through, or have gone through, menopause
    • women who have undergone gynaecological surgery, and
    • men who have undergone surgery for prostate cancer.

The secondary target audience of the Pelvic Floor First campaign include:

    • fitness professionals, and
    • health professionals (including continence professionals and other health professionals such as midwives, practice nurses, maternal and child health nurses and GPs).

These professionals are ideally placed to raise awareness of this issue, refer clients for help and support, and promote pelvic floor safe exercise.

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