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Sleeping tablets

Posted by Brady Bunch on

Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. Check www.whelehans.ie for more information. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie



Sleeping medication should be absolute last resort. I discussed in a previous blog natural ways to help aid sleep; to read this click on: http://whelehans.blogspot.com/2015/01/insomnia-and-its-managemen...

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Insomnia and its management

Posted by Brady Bunch on

Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. Check www.whelehans.ie for more information. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie



This is a quick summary of insomnia and how to prevent and ease it; for a more detailed article on insomnia and how to tackle it, ask a Whelehans Pharmacy staff member for a free copy or check www.whe...

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Constipation in Children

Posted by Brady Bunch on

Constipation is a common complaint in infants and children. There are many reasons but it is rarely caused by an actual medical condition. In many children, constipation is triggered by experience of painful bowel movements or caused by factors such as toilet training, change in routine or diet, stressful events, illness like viruses or delaying defaecation (delaying going to the toilet).



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Feeling low? It’s OK to be not OK

Posted by Brady Bunch on

Depression is a medical condition which is considered to be as common both asthma and diabetes combined. Can you imagine however a diabetic or asthmatic feeling ashamed to ask for help? The answer is no…with these conditions, sufferers are aware of their situation and what action and help they need to take should difficulties arise. Sadly, this is not the case for many who suffer from depression....

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Stress Management

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A little bit of pressure is good as it gives you the motivation to perform better. However, too much pressure on a prolonged period can lead to stress which is unhealthy for the mind and body.



Complications

Too much stress for a prolonged period can lead health problems including anxiety, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, stomach and duodenal ulcers, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and...

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