Skin care — health

As we hit our mid to late thirties hormones levels tend to decline, oestrogen and progesterone , progesterone (our calming, relaxing hormone) to a greater extent at a faster rate. This gap can cause us to experience symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fluid retention, fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, hot flushes and more.. or less.  Our DHEA levels also decrease along with other hormones creating an overall imbalance. When one or more hormones are out of balance it can have a knock on affect on another hormone. That is why it is important that your Doctor checks levels and clinical...

Immune Boost Does you immune system need a super boost? Catching every cold and flu that comes along? Feeling run down? Always sick?       Prep your immune system for this winter.   Our highly potent Immune Boost formulation gives you the vital antioxidants to support both the innate (your natural) and adaptive (environmental) immune system. It is loaded with the key immune antioxidant Vitamin C,  in conjunction with Zinc and Vitamin B6. Just one capsule daily will aid in reducing oxidative stress that our bodily systems endure everyday, targets excess inflammation, supports healing and growth and targets viral...

In a nut-shell… what is compounding ?Many of you may know a bit about compounding and what it’s all about. We are regular pharmacists who have been trained to formulate and make medications /supplements using the raw ingredients … mixing them up into various forms .. creams , capsules , solutions etc .. like the old fashioned mortar and pestle style of pharmacy !We as humans are unique , therefore our needs are medication-wise too.. compounding enables us to create, usually from a dr‘s prescription or over the counter, customised products to meet your needs and optimise your health outcomes. ...

So PEA is a fabulous molecule that we make into capsules or into a cream you can absorb via your skin. It is otherwise known as the BLISS molecule having cannabinoid like properties whilst not being a cannabinoid (so no need to get a dr prescription for this one.  You also find PEA in certain foods such as egg yolks and turkey.  It assists with inflammation, pain and additionally with alleviating anxiety .. by boosting those feel good vibes. So it works marvellously to help you get your zest for life back, lose a few kilos and get out and...