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Turmeric has been in the media a lot lately as one of the latest health trends. Kate our Clinical Pharmacist is talking about the origins in health, how it's absorbed and those that it's not good for. Turmeric The bright yellow spice more often thought of as being in a...
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Check out episode 5 of Tom’s Talks! As it is Breathe Better September we are talking all about Asthma. Click here to read about Breathe Better September and how you can take small steps for healthier lungs.
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Hay fever season is already well upon us with pollen levels already going through the roof. Hay fever is a nuisance for anyone who suffers from it, but for people with asthma; managing and controlling hay fever and other allergies is vitally important. What is hay fever exactly? When people...
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Hillcrest Pharmacy is proud to sponsor the local bowling club, some would say the heart of Hillcrest community. Hillcrest bowling club is one of the largest left in Hamilton consisting of 2 greens and a massive club room for the all-important scones and pies after the matches. The tournament on...
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Breathe Better September! This month is all about lung health and how we can all take action to ensure better breathing and healthier lungs. Respiratory disease (or lung disease) includes asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and countless other conditions. With such illness affecting 1 in 6 New Zealander’s and...
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Thanks to everyone who entered our Olympics competition. A massive congratulations to the winner Evan Hastings! Here is Evan collecting his prize from Hillcrest Pharmacy shop manager Sarah, we hope you and your family enjoy the pack. As far as the Olympics go we are still celebrating the overall greatness...