What are Skin Lightening Creams and how do they work? Skin lightening creams are used by some black and Asian people who wish to make their skin fairer and to treat acne and blemishes. Melanin is the pigment that gives the skin its colour. Skin lightening creama usually work by causing the breakdown of melanin…

At any one time, nappy rash affects one in three babies and those aged 9 to 12 months are the most frequently affected. Every day, mums will be going to pharmacies looking for advice about nappy rash. Lots of mums report cases of nappy rash linked to teething. Large amounts of saliva are produced and…

A tablet of aspirin daily could help prevent bowel cancer, a study suggests. An Oxford University study has shown aspirin taken daily to cut the number of cases of bowel cancer by a quarter and the number of deaths by a third in a review of 14000 patients. Aspirin is already used frequently as a…

The key active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which is found in the root of the plant, and it is this part which is responsible for its bright yellow colour. Studies have shown how the curcumin in turmeric can inhhibit the compounds involved in the inflammatory response. Consequently, practitioners often combine turmeric with glucosamine sulphate…

Our bodies are being continually exposed to ‘free radical’ damage as a result of the environment in which we live. Air Pollution and cigarette smoking are the major factors that generate ‘free radicals’, but one of the the most important is the effect that sunshine has on our skin. The body has its own natural…

Lamberts Probioguard contains four carefully selected strains of friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifdobacterium, Streptococcuc thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp bulgaricus, which have bee widely used in clinical studies. The species of bacteria are specially selected for use when travelling, as local cuisine can expose the gut to new challenges where different bacteria strains may be…

Pregnacare Conception nutritional tablets are specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of women trying to conceive. When you try to have a child, preparing your body and ensuring a healthy diet and lifestyle are essential to maximize your chances of conception. Vitabiotics Pregnacare Conception formula was developed on the basis of global research showing…

Elderly people who get about by walking are less likely to suffer mental decline or even dementia, a study says. Brain scans revealed that older people walking between six and nine miles a week seemed to have more brain tissue in key areas. The study by the University of Pittsburgh of 299 people suggested that…

Carnitine is an amino acid-like substance that is synthesized in the body from the amino acid lysine. Carnitine is important in the metabolism of fat and energy production within the body, and promotes normal heart, skeletal muscle and liver function. Carnitine improves athletic ability. Some carnitine may be obtained from dietary sources, primarily meat since…

Pharma Nord’s Bio-Fish Oil contains omega-3 in its “natural” (triglyceride) form which is converted into free fatty acids in the digestive system before absorption. The product also has the same EPA/DHA ratio as found in fresh fish with no heat treatment or chemical modifications. According to Pharma Nord the unique aspect of Bio-Fish Oil is…