How to build your immune system weapons WITHOUT supplements

Many of you have asked me the same question recently – “Is there something we could be doing right now when we don’t feel sick to boost our immune system?” My reply is always the same: the first thing you could be doing to give your immune system a boost is to get a flu vaccine done as soon as … Read More

Our immune system fortress

The past couple of weeks has been very busy for everyone in the pharmacy, not just consulting on prescriptions but also, I see many of you getting yourself and your family prepared for the coronavirus and upcoming flu season by contacting us about ways to place yourself in a better position in this mist of uncertainty. It’s great to see … Read More

Can antibiotics do more harm than good if you don’t have an infection??

Every year, your family faces its’ share of colds, sore throats, and stuffy noses. This year is no different. In fact, after seeing the number of antibiotics being prescribed so far, I am sure that this winter is one of the worse winters I’ve seen in recent years. So many of my patients and customers are getting sick.   One … Read More

6 HACKS TO STAY HEALTHY in the WINTER!

Thanks for your continued loyalty to eastMED Pharmacy! Moving forward, I want to keep you up to date with what’s happening in the area and share tips and trick to keep you and your families healthy. Did you see the recent TVNZ Sunday episode regarding a Researcher in Australia exploring the benefits of probiotics in relation to peanut allergy? The … Read More