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Colic(Page)
What is Colic? The strict medical definition of colic is a condition of a healthy baby in which it shows periods of intense, unexplained fussing/crying lasting more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 d ...
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)(Page)Functions: Known as anti-stress’ vitamin - helps increase production of adrenal hormones to counteract stress. Important for healthy skin and nerves. Important in cellular metabolism of ca ...
Selenium(Page)Functions of Selenium The antioxidant properties of the trace mineral Selenium helps protect cells from damage from free radicals. Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd numb ...
Dandruff(Page)What is Dandruff? Dandruff is a common scalp condition which involves itching and flaking of the skin on the scalp. It is not contagious and is not a serious health problem but it can be very anno ...
Generic Drugs and Medicines(Page)You can save Money by Using Generic Drugs and Medicines You are welcome to discuss with us the savings that you could make by using generic rather than branded drugs and medicines. G ...
Reference Pricing(Page)New legislation has recently come into effect. This legislation allows the HSE to set one price, called the reference price for groups of medicines which are interchangeable. What is a Referen ...
Cobalt(Page)Functions of Cobalt As part of vitamin B12, cobalt is essential to red blood cell formation. Uses of Cobalt Helps prevent pernicious anaemia. Beneficial in some cases of fatigue and neuromu ...
Psoriasis(Page)What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. It is not contagious and seems to have a genetic link ( it runs in families). The immune system of psoriasis sufferers overrea ...
Vaccinations(Page)Vaccinations are given to children to protect them against certain diseases which cause severe illness or serious complications. The vaccination itself is both safe and effective and the very small r ...
Wound Healing(Page)What is Wound Healing? Wound healing is the body's replacement of damaged tissue by living tissue and occurs after an injury, disease, or surgery. What are the Stages of Wound Healing? There ...
Hair Loss(Page)Causes and Possible Treatments Your hair is made up of keratin - a protein that is produced in hair follicles. Old cells are pushed out through the surface of your skin as new cells are produced; th ...
Compression Stockings(Page)Why Use Compression Stockings? Compression stockings can be worn to treat, improve and prevent many different problems that may arise in the legs due to difficulties with circulation. These stocking ...