Month: January 2017

Teenagers and alcohol – an unhealthy combination

Teenagers and alcohol – an unhealthy combination

Health Weeks

27-01-2017

At this time of year, the calendar is filled with social engagements and parties. Many teenagers will spend much of the school-holiday period celebrating and spending time with their friends. Many of these functions will involve alcohol.

1491_Teenagers_and_alcoholAn Australian survey in 2013 found that the average age at which young people aged 14-24 first tried alcohol is 15.7. Approximately 86% of Australians 14 years of age and over have drunk alcohol at least once in their lives.

Alcohol acts as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. The effect of alcohol comes from a combination of factors, including the amount of alcohol consumed and various other factors such as age, gender, body size, nutrition, and drinking experience. Alcohol consumption affects not only the person drinking, but everyone in the community. It is estimated that alcohol costs the Australian community over $15 billion a year. These costs relate to health problems, accidents, crime, violence, social issues, and loss of productivity. Read More >

Dementia

Dementia

Health & Wellness

Did you know that dementia is not a single condition or disease and the symptoms of dementia can be caused by over 100 different disorders that affect the brain?

1500_DementiaAccording to Alzheimer’s Australia, dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life.

The most common causes of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Dementia may also be associated with other conditions including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, alcohol abuse, AIDS and Down’s syndrome. Dementia affects different people in different ways depending on the type of dementia they have and the area of the brain that is damaged. Read More >

Australia Day

Australia Day

Our Pharmacy Services

26-01-2017

The tradition of having Australia Day as a national holiday on 26 January is a recent one. Not until 1935 did all the Australian states and territories use that name to mark that date. Not until 1994 did they begin to celebrate Australia Day consistently as a public holiday on that date.

There are a number of ceremonial aspects to many Australia Day events which have become both a tradition and a symbol of our national day. If you’re organising an Australia Day event these ceremonies can add meaning to your day. Australia Day ceremonies can include:

– citizenship ceremonies
– affirmation ceremonies
– the Australian flag and flag flying
– Australian national anthem
– Australia day ambassador program.

On Australia Day we recognise the unique status of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is committed to playing a part in the journey of Reconciliation by helping all Australians to move forward with a better understanding of our shared past, and importantly how this affects the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today and how we might build a better future together.

ANTHEIA Express Fake Tan Remover

ANTHEIA Express Fake Tan Remover

Beauty News

We all love the confidence a beautiful spray tan gives us, but we also know the pain you have to go through to take it off. With the Summer weather in swing, don’t be caught out with a bad spray tan. With Antheia’s Express Fake Tan Remover, simply remove the old tan in minutes so that you can replace it with a new one!

ANTHEIA is an Express Fake Tan Remover with a simple spritz-and-wipe formula, that removes tan in minutes. A safe and natural way to remove your tan with no harsh scrubbing, no harsh chemicals or exfoliating beads.

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Sense in the Sun

Sense in the Sun

Pharmacy news

17-01-2017

Our HERO sunscreen…SUNSENCE SUNSCREEN is the NO.1 Selling Pharmacy brand in SPF 50+ Sun protection!

SunSense provides the highest UV protection* in Australia and is scientifically formulated for individual skin types. The range is fragrance free, dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic. It also contains moisturising Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) to help hydrate skin and improve the appearance of skin tone and texture.

*Highest label claim allowed as per AS/NZS 2604:2012; Very High, SPF 50+, Broad Spectrum

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Look Your Best This Summer With Minimal Effort

Look Your Best This Summer With Minimal Effort

Kiana Beauty Blog

 

Loo Your Best This Summer with these products from Estee Lauder
 

Stav, Co-Founder of Kiana BeautyStav, Co-founder Kiana Beauty.

I love Summer.  

I love the slower pace, days at the beach, lingering lunches and balmy nights.

I also love creating a natural summer look with minimal effort, one that strikes a balance between a barely there makeup look, while still feeling polished and achieving skin that is radiant and even-toned.

These are the four Estee Lauder products that are on high rotation for me each summer, for an easy, breezy, summer look.  I hope you love them too.

Some of our delighted customers talk about Kiana Beauty

Some of our delighted customers talk about Kiana Beauty

Kiana Beauty Blog

13-01-2017

“I am happy to recommend your store, business and staff to other customers wishing to experience the ultimate service.


Thank you for the prompt delivery and excellent service in regards to my Coco Chanel perfume I purchased last week.

It arrived within 2 days of ordering, which I was surprised being Xmas time, so this completely amazed me. But what really amazed me was the hand written thank you note that I received. It was completely unexpected, but for you to write it at this busy time and send it…well, it made my purchase and this shopping experience the best I have ever had. I can only imagine if this was the best customer experience I have ever received, and being a mail order, I can only imagine the experience if I visited your store in Melbourne.

Kelly, you and your staff have brought the customer service back! You very rarely see this anymore. I am happy to recommend your store, business and staff to other customers wishing to experience the ultimate service.

I wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Thanks for the perfume, it will make a great gift. You now have a loyal customer for life.”
Danny L, Victoria, via email, 22 December 2016 Read More >

The Little Brown Bottle, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

The Little Brown Bottle, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Beauty News

With so many skincare products on the market, it’s hard to stand out. And it’s even harder to create a product that women (and men!) continue to use years and years after it is released.

It’s safe to say that Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair (ANR) is a cult beauty product. It’s one that is used all over the world by people of different ages, different skin types and different ethnicities.

We spoke to Glenda, our Estee Lauder beauty expert, to find out what exactly makes the “Little Brown Bottle” so special. Read More >

Big Red BBQ and Kidney Health

Big Red BBQ and Kidney Health

Our Pharmacy Services

Looking to make a difference this year? Consider hosting your very own Big Red BBQ in support of Kidney Health Australia.

You can hold your Big Red BBQ anywhere at any time. Have one with your family and friends at home, host one at work and invite your colleagues, go to a park with your neighbours, arrange one at a community function centre or your local church, school or uni. The possibilities are endless. 

Proceeds raised from your Big Red BBQ will go towards  programs to promote good kidney health through education, advocacy, research and support.

So why not do what you do best this summer by hosting a Big Red BBQ while making a difference to Australians affected by kidney disease.

Registration is free, so sign up today. You will receive a free event pack in the mail containing donation tins, red napkins, posters, postcards, balloons and more!

Find out more at www.bigredbbq.com.au

Details and registration
If you would like to register or need further information, please phone the events team on 03 9674 4310 or email bigredbbq@kidney.org.au.

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