In keeping with changing times and trends, we've decided to give Front Shop a brand new look. Trust you will enjoy the new lay-out and modern design. Please drop me a line with comments or ideas:isabel@frontshop.co.za. Handling confrontation Anyone working for a company or dealing with the public will occasionally face explosive situations. Man...
November 11, 2009 | 2 Comments
Dr Michelle Blou Mb Bch (Wits) Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is also known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). As the name suggests patients that are diagnosed with this condition require treatment with insulin (only available in injectable form) for the rest of their lives. Type 1 diabetics depend on insulin for survival. Patients wi...
November 11, 2009 | 16 Comments
Frieda Kilian BA (Hons), Dip IMM. It’s nearly Summer time, which means that a lot of people will be heading to the gym or considering some form of exercise in order get fit or lose weight. This could bring them into the pharmacy in order to get some pain relief for the initial muscle pain and stiffness that is likely to occur. Prevalence T...
November 11, 2009 | 11 Comments
The heart is probably the most significant organ in the body. The moment the heart starts loosing its ability to function as it should, the entire body will suffer. Arteriosclerosis The heart pumps blood to nourish all parts of the body, including itself. Blood flows through coronary arteries and into the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease...
November 11, 2009 | No Comments
According to the latest research on omega fatty acids, the most important Omega to ingest is Omega 3. Omega-3 fatty acids and mood elevation A growing number of international research studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role both in preventing and lifting depression. They also boost the impact of antidepressants in many pa...
November 11, 2009 | No Comments
Depression has a very negative effect on the individual suffering from it. Studies have however shown that depression has far more reaching effects than just the individual - there are direct correlations between depression, absenteeism and decreased productivity. Major Depressive Disorder affects approximately 121 million people worldwide. The ...
November 11, 2009 | No Comments
Candice Lee De Carvalho MSc (Med) Human Genetics No matter what ailment a client coming into the pharmacy is suffering from, they will undoubtedly be having issues with stress management. Since an overwhelming majority of people will say that they experience moderate or even chronic stress daily, pharmacy staff should be ready with a word of p...
November 11, 2009 | 28 Comments