Port Kennedy Central Shopping Centre, Shop 8B/397 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Port Kennedy, WA, 6172
Port Kennedy Pharmacy
Port Kennedy Pharmacy has been a trusted part of the Shepparton community since 1979. We are open 6 days a week from to be here when you need us the most. You can always speak with a pharmacist at Shepparton Amcal Pharmacy.
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Port Kennedy Pharmacy
Port Kennedy Central Shopping Centre, Shop 8B/397 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Port Kennedy, WA, 6172
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Food is always the best option for your antioxidants as they are balanced out with other nutrients for overall health. Balance is the key. Too much of one type of antioxidant can be problematic. For example, se...
The power of antioxidants - Pa...
Minimise additives and numbers: The more processed a food is, the more likely it is to have multiple additives. Additives can include preservatives, sweeteners, colours, flavours, stabilisers, emulsifiers...
Who reads a food label?
There has been a lot of hype around the use of probiotics and many people will take a broad-spectrum probiotic for general health. But did you know that specific strains help with different health conditions? T...
Probiotics - the unsung hero o...
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Healthy Brain, Healthy Body
Men and women naturally produce oestrogen which is important for bone growth, blood clotting and reproduction. Xenoestrogens, however, are industrially made compounds.What’s bad about Xenoestrogens?Are a...
Xenoestrogens - The Great Horm...
Research reveals stress has a role in high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, headaches, depression, digestive issues and a weakened immune system. You might be more proned to the common cold, the flu, diab...
Keeping afloat in a sea of ove...
There is so much hype about food additives and how bad they are for you, but is this just an assumption?A large prospective, international cohort study found that food additives such as nitrates, nitrites,...
Those 'baddies' - The Food Add...
The Vagus Nerve is the longest nerve in your body, connecting your brain to many important organs, including the gut (intestines, stomach), heart and lungs.The word 'vagus' means “wandererâ€Â...
The Vagus Nerve
The popularity of a vegetarian or vegan diet has grown in recent times and is a healthy option offering protection against heart disease and cancer. So, what is this diet?Vegan: Ex...
The Vegetarian Appeal
What is this thing called prebiotic?Prebiotics are a special type of fibre that our body does not break down until it reaches the large intestine. Once there, our friendly gut bacteria break...
Prebiotics - the shining star ...
So many factors contribute to that sensation of fatigue. Stress, sleep, nutrition and lifestyle are amongst the common culprits. Often, we reach for that coffee when energy wains. But are there other natural en...
Where's my coffee?
Ever been confused by the different information on a food label? You’re not alone!But using a few little tricks, you can assess which foods are fine to consume regularly and which are an occasional treat...
Who reads a food label?
No, it’s not a Game of Thrones thing : )Winter has come around again with threats of those debilitating coughs and colds. So how do we shield ourselves from these winter invaders?Eat a well-balanced meal...
The making of winter warriors
Having food intolerances can be a pain in the gut, but what exactly causes these reactions which may include abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, muscle or joint pain, headaches, exhaustion, and even skin sympto...
Is it lactose, casein or whey ...
The community of micro-organisms that make up our microbiome, living in our digestive system, largely determine our gut health. Our microbiome forms the first line of defence when foreign ba...
Microbiome Distruptors
Salicylates, not a name that often comes up in casual conversation. They are naturally occurring chemicals found in many fruits and vegetables, that protect plants from disease and infection. They may also be m...
Salicylates - Friend or foe?
The factsYour brain relies on the food you eat for ‘fuel’, tallying 20% of our daily energy requirements. Like your car performing more efficiently on premium petrol, the quality of this ‘fue...
Eating for happiness
My healthy eating goalsIt is tricky in this modern world of large portion meals to control our weight. Who doesn’t want that extra piece of chocolate cake or large bowl of delicious pasta? Understanding ...
Just one more won't hurt, or w...
Does my nose look big and red in this weather?Yes, spring is finally here and so are hay fever symptoms for many of us. Sadly, for a few of us, suffering is all year round due to allergy to more than ...
Spring is in the air!
Almost anything in nature, especially in Australia! This quick byte of an email focuses on insect bites which usually leaves behind one or more of the following when it bites: saliva, poo (yes, ewww, when you p...
What bites this spring?
There is a lot of focus on food reactions and eating places are proudly presenting gluten free, dairy free and nut free menus. Allergy and intolerance are used interchangeably. But what is the hype?Ou...
So, is it an allergy or an int...
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Nothing funny about bad bones
Actually, all human brains have wrinkles. In fact, the more wrinkles a brain has, the smarter that brain is. Our brain is a complex organ, a supercomputer with 86 billion neurons connecting 100 trillion sy...
Yikes!! My brain has wrinkles!
Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning – American poet Diane AckermanIn its most basic form, play is a tool to learn and grow, develop your mind and body, build and foster relationships and...
Power of play
UVR refers to Ultra Violet Radiation, an invisible energy produced by our Sun and artificial sources such as solariums. It is made up of UVA, UVB and UVC. Unlike sunlight and heat, we can’t fee...
What's up with UVR?
A fall is not almost always a simple event. It can cause hip and wrist fractures or dislocations, head injuries, cuts, bruises, abrasions and importantly, in some people, loss of mobility and/or confidence. It ...
Don't fall for.... it
Do you take these bones and cherish and look after them for as long as you shall live?Healthy bones are an important part of our overall health. Without strong bones, we may lose our independence and indeed our...
How to not be 'bbbad' to our b...
The B Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 AND B12) are a group of 8 vitamins with important and diverse roles in the body. They are water soluble and so any excess are removed by our kidneys. This me...
Are you thinking what I'm thin...
In this second of our series on the B group vitamins, we are looking at B3, 5 and 6. All three vitamins play key roles in helping the body release energy from food.Vitamin B3 (Niacin) also h...
And the winning numbers are......
The first of the final three members in the B group vitamins is the not very famous Vitamin B 7, also known as Biotin, a vitamin required only in very small amounts by the body for energy processing, ...
To B or not to B that is the q...
Peri-menopause and menopause can be a trying time for many women. Up to 80% of women experience menopausal symptoms so it makes sense to take extra special care of ourselves at this time. Symptoms such as ...
Menopause - hot flushes, fatig...
In actual fact, it is more accurate to perhaps call it shinning the sunlight on Vitamin D, for more than 90% of this crucial vitamin is produced by exposure to sunlight. A very small amount comes...
Putting the spotlight on Vitam...
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body, making up about 2% of the weight of an average adult. Most of our body’s calcium (99%) is found in our bones; the rest are in our teeth, soft tissue...
The not so secret recipe for s...
The skin is the largest organ of our body and while it might looks as if it is just sitting there making us look good, it is actually a very busy organ! Amongst its many functions is its role in regulating body...
I feel it in my fingers, I fee...
A craving for ice cubes is a form of pica (the need to eat substances not normally considered as food) called pagophagia which is an unusual but significant symptom of iron deficiency anaemia. That being said, ...
The curious case of chewing ic...
Zinc is an important nutrient. It is a component of many proteins and is needed for many processes in the body such as skin repair and immune function. While symptoms of zinc deficiency can be vague and as...
It's an amaZINC thing!
Magnesium is a player in over 300 enzyme systems in the body! These include protein production, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control and bone development. It might also have a role in...
Magnesium - It's in every cell...
Don’t be afraid of your bed !I am so good at sleeping that I can do it with my eyes closed! (Anonymous)While it is that simple for some people, up to a third of us have had trouble slee...
Don't be afraid of your bed!
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Port Kennedy Pharmacy
Port Kennedy Central Shopping Centre, Shop 8B/397 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Port Kennedy, WA, 6172
Port Kennedy Central Shopping Centre, Shop 8B/397 Warnbro Sound Avenue, Port Kennedy, WA, 6172
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