History of Flu Vaccination Influenza virus was first discovered in the early 1930s. Just after the discovery of virus scientist started their pursuit to find the vaccine of flu. Flu vaccine was first approved for the military personals in 1945 and soldiers fighting World War II were the first patients to receive this vaccination. Soon after the end of World War II, the vaccine was approved for the general population as well. Based on the mutation pattern of the Influenza virus, the WHO determines which strain to include in the vaccine. Flu vaccines in its early days used to contain an only sin ..read more

Planning for a baby? If you are planning to have a baby then you must get your research done on the vaccines that need to be taken.    Planning ahead is highly recommended. In some cases, vaccines need to be taken before pregnancy and in other cases, vaccines can be taken during the pregnancy period. You should refer to your gynecologists to suggest the essential vaccines that need to be taken. The flu shot is one of the most popular vaccines that is becoming increasingly popular among pregnant women. A common question we have been asked by multiple parents, is it okay to have ..read more

Dysmenorrhea If you’re one of the 84% of women who suffer from period pain and cramps, you’re not alone. Known more scientifically as dysmenorrhea, it is defined as “excessively painful menstruation,” and presents as cramps, nausea, overall body aches, pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, or in severe cases, some women even experience vomiting. More than three-quarters of menstruating women experience pain and discomfort to varying degrees and have become used to this as simply a normal part of their monthly cycle. Why, however, does this happen, and what can we do to help indi ..read more

Approximately half of all Australians have a blood cholesterol level above the recommended value, making high cholesterol a major health concern for the Australian population. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is made naturally in the body and performed many important functions. It is essential to have cholesterol circulating throughout the blood-stream, and the body works to regulate its amount to ensure there is enough for the critical role it plays. When we consume additional cholesterol via diet, however, consuming foods in excess that are high in cholesterol or do not lead a lifestyle tha ..read more

What is constipation? Constipation is the inability or extreme difficulty to have a bowel movement.  It occurs when a digested matter is not properly moved along through the digestive tract towards the path of elimination and may occur as a blockage along the path. For most people, constipation is defined as less than 3 bowel movements per week, but the definition can be different for everyone, depending on what their usual bowel movements consist of.  For example, if an individual is used to having two bowel movements daily, and they decrease to one every other day, this may be def ..read more

Do you often forget taking your medicines at the specified time? Do you have a family member who has difficulty managing his/her medicines? With a special dosing device called Dose Administration Aid or DAA, you will never miss taking a tablet! What is DAA? DAA(DOSE ADMINISTRATION AID)  is one of the services that your local pharmacy can help you manage your medication. This packing of medicine service or commonly called “DOSE ADMINISTRATION AIDS” is offered to those patients who are taking a lot of medications or elderly people who need assistance in their daily medication. Here at the ..read more

MediMate DAA Packing Service is here to help you manage multiple medications with ease. No more hassle in sorting your medications and you will never miss taking your medicine at the right time. What is MediMate all about? MediMate is the new DAA (Dose Administration Aid). Dose Administration Aids are medicine packaging systems designed to reduce unintentional non-adherence by simplifying the management of oral medicines. Such administration will aid in improving your medication adherence and thus health outcomes and quality of life. Any individual is able to use MediMate DAA Packing Service t ..read more

The weather’s getting warmer and thoughts are turning to celebrations, enjoying the sunshine and relaxing with family and friends. Perhaps your friends are holding a beach party and you’ve just found the perfect bikini, complete with matching thongs so you don’t burn your feet on the sand. Everything seems perfect. Sunscreen. Check. Sunglasses and hat. Check. Esky. Check. You try on the new bikini and turn to look in the mirror. Unfortunately, you’re not wearing your sunglasses so the glare from your pale skin is blinding. You gasp. “I look like the underbelly of a fish!” So what to do ..read more

For many people, one of the biggest motivating factors behind improving their health and lifestyle is the threat of diabetes.  Diabetes is a debilitating disease affiliated with the pancreas and the body’s natural ability to control blood sugar. It affects over 1.5 million Australians, and 280 new individuals develop diabetes every day.   While the disease can be well managed, and most individuals who are affected go on to live a normal life. There is no cure for diabetes. With that said, many people will deal with it for their entire lifespan.   In many cases, diabetes is brou ..read more

In Australia, 1.7 million people suffer from diabetes, and a new Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every 5 minutes.  Poor dietary choices and the continuous consumption of processed and sugary foods often trigger this disease. Its long-term consequences include liver, kidney and pancreas problems, increased blood pressure, and circulation issues leading to edema in the lower extremities.   Diabetes occurs when the body is not able to properly secrete insulin and manage blood sugar levels.  This can be due to an issue within the pancreas, or simply because the insulin recept ..read more