Whelehans Health Blog
Flexiseq™- a new innovative joint pain treatment for Osteoarthritis sufferers
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Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a leading cause of joint pain. In recent weeks I have been inundated with queries on the new drug-free joint pain gel for arthritis. The product is called Flexiseq™ and it has got a lot of attention due to comments from the likes of Arthritis Irelandand top rheumatologists. Hence in this week’s health blog I explain what all the fuss is about...
The perfect Back to School lunchbox
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With kids back to school in a couple of weeks, pharmacist Eamonn Brady from Whelehans in Mullingar gives tips on a healthy lunchbox. High-protein lunches produce greater afternoon alertness and more focused attention, whereas lunches that are high in fat tend to lead to greater fatigue, sleepiness and distraction. Chicken, tuna, lean beef and eggs are examples of lunch options that are high in...
Festival Tips
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‘Wash Your Hands’ among essential tips to ensure a healthy festival experience
Can fish oils increase prostate cancer risk?
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Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie
A recent study by Brasky et al. in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicated an increased risk of prostate cancer for men who used omega 3s. This has raised concerns about how safe fish oils are for men. What the experts say
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New Heart Warning for Diclofenac
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People with heart problems have been advised against using one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs. The European medicines watchdog issued a warning in July 2013 stating that diclofenac can significantly increase the risk of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke in those already at risk of these problems. Diclofenac is a Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)...