With just over 33 million people infected worldwide, HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest health crises the world faces today. Despite a stable percentage of people infected, the global number of people with HIV is rising because of new infections and longer survival times, and a continuously growing global total population. Sadly, about 95 % [...]
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Slow-Mag smaller sizes
Slow-Mag® is the number one selling magnesium supplement in South Africa1, and has become an essential supplement for those suffering from cramps and physically active people. It also offers support to those going through periods of physical and mental stress. In response to market demand, Merck South Africa has launched pocket-sized Slow-Mag® Capsules and Slow-Mag® [...]
New Formulations, Products and look for GI Lean
Lifestyle brand GI Lean has reformulated existing products and introduced new ones to their already successful weight-loss range. Designed to help customers reach their ideal weight through a healthy, sustainable lifestyle and not through fad dieting, GI Lean products have been scientifically reformulated with the latest know-how and technology to provide customers with even better [...]
Worm Infestations
WORM INFESTATIONS The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 25% of the world’s population are infected with worms, with the major incidence occurring in the sub-tropical or tropical developing countries of the world.South Africa’s warm, moist climate is the ideal breeding condition for worms. The good weather also encourages children to play outdoors, where [...]
Dysmenorrhoea and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
About 80% of women experience some symptoms of PMS, however 10% of these women suffer severe PMS that impacts their work, relationships or lifestyle in a significant way. Most women usually experience some form of mild abdominal discomfort at the onset of their menses. Once the flow is established the pain quickly subsides within a [...]
Rehydration
Homeostasis is the preferred bodily state and it basically means that the body has the correct balance between fluid intake and fluid output. When this changes to a lack of fluid, the body would need to rehydrate and a person must drink liquid to restore homeostasis. There are some who claim that a person is [...]
Constipation
Constipation is one of those topics few people like to talk about. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. It affects approximately 2% to 30% of the population. Women and the elderly are more commonly affected. Constipation is usually not serious; it can however be a concern as well as [...]
The OTC Treatment of Dry Eyes
A patient with dry eyes will complain that their eyes are uncomfortable i.e. they are dry, scratchy, gritty, or it feels as if there is a foreign body in the eye, there may be irritation, soreness or pain, burning, itching, and ocular fatigue, sensitivity to light and they may have blurred vision. Patients may also [...]
The interaction between micronutrients and HIV/AIDS
With just over 33 million people infected worldwide, HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest health crises the world faces today2. Despite a stable percentage of people infected, the global number of people with HIV is rising because of new infections and longer survival times, and a continuously growing global total population3. Sadly, about 95 % [...]
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