Menopause: what’s normal and what’s not
For many women, menopause is a word cloaked in mystery, myths, and misinformation. As a pharmacist, I often meet women in their late 40s to early 50s with questions, concerns, or prescriptions in hand, but not always with clarity about what their bodies are going through. Let’s clear the fog...
You & Your Health: Sleep IS the best medicine
With Andrew Watson of Goodmeasure Pharmacy Rotherham As a pharmacist, I spend much of my day helping people manage conditions with pills, patches, and powders. But one of the most potent treatments for better health isn’t something I can dispense in a bottle. It’s sleep. It’s not just an old...
You and Your Health: Think pharmacy first for minor ailments
With Goodmeasure Pharmacy, Rotherham Did you know that there are seven minor health conditions that can be treated immediately by local pharmacies without seeing a GP? Last January, the NHS launched the Pharmacy First service which means community pharmacies across the country can now diagnose and treat ailments like sore...
You & Your Health: Childhood illnesses
Back to school means its back to kids bringing home a different illness every other week. It can feel like your child is always poorly during the autumn and winter months. But that’s because they are more susceptible to sickness due to their underdeveloped immune systems and the high exposure...
