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A group of highly skilled healthcare professionals providing information to the public on matters pertaining to #health and #nutrition

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Sugar could be a cause of blood pressure! Natural sugars in fruits and vegetables are fine. You must watch out for excess added sugars such as those in corn syrup! #hypertension #bloodpressure

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With spring coming hayfever time is coming. Consider asking your pharmacist about over the counter cortisone nasal sprays #hayfever

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When taking antibiotics we often get yeast/fungal infections or diarrhea. Prevent this by using #probiotics

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"An apple a day keeps the doctor away", so why not grab an apple as a snack? Apples are a great source of fiber, and are rich in antioxidants. Not a fan of apples? Grate them into your oats/ porridge in the morning. #apples #healthyeating

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Try cayenne pepper to open your blood vessels and decrease high blood pressure. Diabetic patients can try cinnamon as well to further decrease their blood pressure! #hypertension

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If you have painful joints, arthritis or winter hands try magnesium spray.

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Delicious, raw or cooked, mushrooms are a great addition to any meal/ snack. Mushrooms are low in calories, low in fat, and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals (including potassium and vitamin B2 and B3).
#mushrooms #healthyliving #healthysnacks

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Lemons are high in Vitamin C, fat free, and great additions to many meals.
Use fresh lemon juice as a dressing for salad; add it to water for a refreshing taste; squeeze it into a cup of green tea; or sprinkle it over a piece of grilled fish (instead of using sauce).#lemonjuice

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Suffering of winter hands? Try products containing dimethacone

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If you suffer of severe migraine and over the counter products are not working ask your doctor about rizatriptan. #migraine

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Struggling to sleep? Ask your pharmacist about antihistamines such as doxylamine and diphenhydramine. #sleeplessness

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Not sure what to use for your baby's colic? Keep a colic diary and use the open spaces to fill in other remedies! #colic #baby

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Good hand hygiene? You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. https://t.co/DAHn3BL90k

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Any child under 3 months of age who has a fever should be immediately referred to a doctor. https://t.co/oqptbN5Dat

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First generation antihistamines versus second generation. What is the difference? ?
The benefits of second generation are that their dosing frequency are less and that they present with… https://t.co/M9jmzSQuxX

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Remember that aspirin containing medicine (e.g. Disprin) should be avoided in children under 16 years of age due to the risk of developing Reye's syndrome which can lead to serious… https://t.co/msmR0wYT0O

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Avoid crushing tablets or opening capsules which are specially formulated (e.g. medicines ending on XL, SR, EC, SA, CR and MR), because this may lead to increased risk of side effects,… https://t.co/uqLOfEW1hf

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Use vitamin C to boost your immune system, vitamin B6 a support to you immune system and vitamin E as an anti-oxide the to maintain your immune system this winter!

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What are the best ways to boost your #immune system? Share your thoughts!

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If you are struggling to break a #fever try renaming suitable for most young children and adults. Fir quick relief in younger children consider a paracetamol or diclofenac suppository. Ask your pharmacist!