1) What is Thrush?
Thrush is caused by a yeast called candida.. This yeast normally lives in balance in your body but when there is an upset in that balance the yeast multiplies and causes the symptoms of thrush. Itching, a feeling of burning , sometimes accompanied by a whitish odourless duscharge can be treated quickly and easily with many over the counter remedies.
2) How do I get it?
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Yes it can. Babies and children who cannot avoid cigarette smoke where they live and play are at particular risk. Young children of smokers suffer more frequent and severe respiratory illnesses and are much more likely to be taken to hospital with chest trouble in the first year of life than the children of non-smokers. If you, or your partner must smoke, do protect your children from coming into contact with cigarette smoke which could put them at risk of coughs, chest infections and even cot death. There is also some evidence linking passive smoking with the development of childhood asthma. Pregnant women should remember that if they smoke during their pregnancy, their children are more likely to make poorer progress at school and they are also more likely to become smokers themselves when they get older. Have you tried quitting smoking? You would improve your general health and reduce your risk of contracting heart disease, lung cancer and other associated diseases. New Life Pharmacy can offer help and advice on stopping smoking with the Pharmacy Smoke Free Service.
NRT, or Nicotine Replacement Therapy has helped a lot of people to stop smoking - for good. Of course, it’s not a magic cure, you need willpower too but there is evidence to show that it can double your chances of successfully quitting, provided it’s used correctly. It does contain nicotine but not the other cancer producing and toxic constituents of tobacco smoke. It works by gradually weaning you off nicotine, while you concentrate on breaking your smoking habits, so you will find NRT in different strengths to suit your needs. Also, research has shown that by receiving advice and counselling regularly, it will increase your chance of quitting by more than 230%. That’s why popping into New Life Pharmacy to take part in the PHARMACY SMOKEFREE SERVICE is a great way to give up the habit. The pharmacist will support you through the twelve week programme making sure you keep on track.
We are a great source of both good advice and support. As fully trained healthcare professionals, our pharmacists are qualified to provide advice on diet and exercise. They have a wealth of knowledge on health promotion – every day they answer many questions from the public, not just on medicines but on maintaining good health and treating minor ailments. In this pharmacy we have a unique weight management programme. It involves an initial chat with Elizabeth Roddick where a full life history is taken then an easy to follow personal plan with incentives is worked out. Telephone 0141 637 6000 for an appointment or call in for a copy of a healthy eating diet plan.
Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become more porous (thinner) and weaker. This means that if you fall you could break your bones and as you become older, the healing process becomes much more difficult.
It mainly affects women who have reached the menopause but if you are taking e.g. steroids or have an overactive thyroid or have rheumatoid arthritis then the condition can be seen in both men and women. (more…)
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