CBD or Cannabidiol is one of over a hundred compounds found in the cannabis plant that belongs to a class of substances called cannabinoids. Whereas CBD is the major non-psychotropic component, THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is the ingredient that produces mind-altering effects in users. The health benefits of CBD are numerous. Studies show that it has…
See MoreBranded Hayfever tablets vs Generic Tablets – As seen on ITV’s This Morning
On behalf of everyone at Pharmacy First we would like to thank Martin Lewis for mentioning us on ITV’s popular daytime TV program This Morning. As recommended by Martin Lewis, you could be spending lots of your hard earned £££’s on branded medication where generic or “unbranded” versions of the tablets do exactly…
See MoreEmbarrassed by your Fungal Nail? Help is at hand (or at foot in some cases)
Fungal Nail can be a bit embarrassing and nobody wants to put up with it for long. Here’s a helpful guide to treat and prevent Fungal Nails and keep them looking healthy. What is fungal Nail & What causes it? A fungal nail infection occurs from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the…
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According to a recent online survey, 80% of all New Year’s resolutions are broken before March. Whether your resolution is quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol or budging the bulge, we often abandon them to soon after starting as it is something we have tried and either gave up, or failed previously. We look at…
See MoreED – cases have more than doubled in recent years.
In 2006, 1,042,431 prescriptions were dispensed for Viagra (Sildenafil) compared to 2,958,199 prescriptions dispensed in 2016 for ED. In recent years there has been an increase seen in men who are otherwise healthy but are suffering from a sexual dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE) are the most common. Prescriptions for drugs such as Sildenafil…
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Its important not to ignore changes in your vagina scent and seek advice from your GP or Pharmacist if you do. Noticing changes with your vaginal scent and discharge can be a daunting and worrying experience, but it is important not to ignore it. These are common issues many women face and should not make…
See MoreHow do I Increase my Chances of Quitting Smoking?
In the recent years we are all aware of the health risks and warnings that come with smoking tobacco and the long term damage this can cause. In conjunction with this the cost of maintaining a habit most would rather kick. In this blog I will be explaining combination therapy and how it is…
See MoreDoes Nivea Q10 anti ageing moisturising cream work?
The benefits to moisturising are widely known and have been a daily ritual for women and men for some time now and in recent years the use of naturally occurring minerals like Q10 and Creatine have been discovered to have age defying benefits. Nivea Q10 Day and Night creams provide all these elements which fight…
See MoreOptase Moist Heat Mask – Effective relief of Dry Eyes
Optase Moist Heat Mask – Effective relief of Dry Eyes The Optase Moist Heat Mask is designed to give you effective relief from dry eye and other related eye problems. It features HydroBead Technology which absorbs moisture from the air and releases a natural and constant moist heat. HydroBead technology. How does it work?…
See MoreThealoz Duo – Clinically proven to hydrate, Lubricate & Protect dry eyes.
Thealoz Duo – Clinically proven to hydrate, Lubricate & Protect dry eyes. Thealoz Duo – Thea’s most advanced preservative-free combination of Sodium Hyaluronate and Trehalose – for lubrication, hydration and protection of all dry eyes – in a hypotonic formulation that can be used with contact lenses. What Is Dry Eye? Dry Eye means that…
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