Most people suffer from stress at various times and long term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems and affect the immune system. It can also result in raised blood pressure and suppress the body’s immune system and if left untreated, may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer. Although it [...]
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Mental Health month puts police officers in front line care
A caring pharmaceutical company has made the mental health of SA police officers a top priority during July which is National Mental Illness Awareness Month. Pharma Dynamics, along with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), is doubling its efforts in tackling Depression, Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through countrywide workshops being [...]
PIASA and SACRA join forces
The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of South Africa (PIASA) and the South African Clinical Research Association (SACRA) have joined forces to launch a dedicated marketing campaign in a bid to firmly place the country on the map as a world-class clinical trials destination. This announcement coincides with the two-day National Health Research Conference, being held under [...]
Philips Avent
Philips AVENT and Fountain Medical have partnered with the City ofJohannesburgand the Department of Health to sponsor 350 manual breast pumps for distribution amongst ten clinics inJohannesburg. On Tuesday, July 26, 2011, Philips handed over the breast pumps to needy moms and pregnant women at Hikhensile Clinic inIvoryPark,Johannesburg. This initiative is part of a national [...]
Purity Cereal range
Purity, the Baby Feeding Experts, are pleased to announce the re-launch of their new and improved Cereal range with added Nutripak, a special blend of added Vitamins and Minerals to help your baby be the best they can be. Easy to digest and high in energy, these cereals are available in “Just Add Milk” and [...]
Femagene intimate care soaps
The lovely range of Femagene products, specially designed for a woman’s intimate hygiene needs, has been extended with the addition of a cleansing bar, a liquid soap specially formulated for sensitive skin and individually packed wipes. New packaging across the range adds a feminine touch to the bathroom and handbag. The Femagene soap variants were [...]
Mypaid® and Spasmend®
MyBody Many people seek an active life as the key to good health The merits of sport or regular physical activity in preventing chronic or ongoing diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and mental health disorders are well known.1 42 % of all South African adults are active in sport2 and [...]
Age related macular degeneration
We tend to associate blindness with birth defects, trauma to the eyes and chronic diseases like diabetes. However, loss of vision resulting in blindness can also occur as a result of ageing. Age related macular degeneration, unlike a simple refractory error which can be corrected with spectacles, results from degeneration to the innermost layer of [...]
Biochemic Tissue Salts – Cellular Nutrition
The human body is an extraordinarily complex organism comprising about 10-trillion cells. These are the smallest known units of life and the basic building blocks of all living organisms. From dermal to epithelial, approximately 210 various types of cells make up all the different parts of the body. Cells can be likened to factories within [...]
Treatment of stings and bites
Treatment of stings and bites Stings Bee When bees sting, they leave the sting and venom sack attached. Venom continues to pump in through the stinger until the sack is empty or the sting is removed. Treatment Remove bee stings with tweezers. Do not squeeze the poison bag as this will release more poison into [...]
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