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.
Port Kennedy 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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Don't be afraid of your bed!
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It's an amaZINC thing!
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Putting the spotlight on Vitam...
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What's up with UVR?
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To B or not to B that is the q...
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And the winning numbers are......
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Nothing funny about bad bones
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How to not be 'bbbad' to our b...
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Don't fall for.... it
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Spring is in the air!
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Power of play
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Yikes!! My brain has wrinkles!
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Salicylates - Friend or foe?
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The making of winter warriors
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Just one more won't hurt, or w...
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Eating for happiness
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Prebiotics - the shining star ...
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Microbiome Distruptors
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 ...
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...
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.Chec...
Who reads a food label?
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Where's my coffee?
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Healthy Brain, Healthy Body
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
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The Vagus Nerve
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...
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Keeping afloat in a sea of ove...
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Xenoestrogens - The Great Horm...
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?
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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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