January 15, 2019
What is colic?
Colic is defined as a regular periods of intense crying from an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby.
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November 14, 2018
When skin is exposed to sunlight—and particularly to the high-energy ultraviolet spectrum it contains—many chemical changes take place within its cells and proteins. A major mechanism by which these changes take place is known as photo-oxidation, a kind of damage caused by sunlight-induced free radicals (a kind of reactive, damaging chemical).
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November 14, 2018
At Border Compounding Pharmacy, we work closely with local veterinarians to formulate a wide range of veterinary medicines.
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November 14, 2018
A woman’s oestrogen (or estrogen) and progesterone levels rise and fall with her menstrual cycle (peaking before and after ovulation, respectively) and levels of both hormones increase markedly during pregnancy.
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November 14, 2018
Everyone has heard of folate, but what does it mean to be deficient in folate, and what can anyone do about it?
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November 14, 2018
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Border Compounding Pharmacy can help you continue with your medications during times of drug shortage or discontinuation, rather than requiring you to change your medications completely. We are currently compounding products to help with the increasing number of Australian drug shortages and discontinuations. Including burrows solution, prantal powder, driclor & finacea.
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November 14, 2018
Every person is unique. Due to genetic variability and an individual’s diet, not everyone receives the nutrition they require for optimal health.
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November 14, 2018
Magnesium supplements come in a variety of forms or ‘salts’. Examples include magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium orotate and magnesium glycinate. While all of these salts can provide the body with elemental magnesium, they vary in one important way. That is, they differ in how well they are absorbed from the gut.
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November 14, 2018
Psoriasis presents in many different forms and may be mild or severe. It is a condition that occurs in all age groups and in both men and women, with a higher prevalence in females.
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November 14, 2018
We have formulated a dry powder version that simply requires the addition of water.
Burrows Solution contains the active ingredient Aluminium acetate, a topically-applied astringent, antipruritic and antiseptic agent. Most commonly it is applied to rashes, athletes foot, pruritis ani, and eczema.
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November 14, 2018
Germanium is a rare element. It is hard with a grayish-white appearance and structurally is similar to diamond. Generally speaking, there are two types of Germanium: inorganic forms, which are used in manufacturing processes and of which many can be harmful to humans, and organic forms, which may have health benefits.
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November 14, 2018
Our aluminium free product is effective in treating excessive sweating that causes skin chafing, foot odour, and skin moisture that can lead to fungal infections. It is particularly useful in areas such as the hands, feet, under arms, under breasts and in the groin area.
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