This week is probably the most painful week that I had had since the lockdown eight weeks ago. Don’t get me wrong; it’s nothing to do with work or the mental drain from excessive hours. But it’s my body which felt so achy and sore because I got back to the gym on Monday after seven weeks of lockdown. However, … Read More
As well all move into level 2 of the COVID lock-down, normality will slowly be re-instated. Kids will soon be back to school. Essential workers will continue doing what they do best by working on the front line. People who were working from home during the whole lock-down might find themselves continuing to from home. Majority of businesses, especially retailers and … Read More
Hope that you have all been keeping well. I’ve been enjoying the sun today after the stormy weather earlier this week. Although Auckland needs the rain with the current drought – the region’s dams have dropped below halfway – the first time in more than 25 years! I’ve heard on the radio that we should all be conserving water – … Read More
I am very grateful to be able to share my feelings and thoughts openly regularly with you. It was a humble feeling to realise how my writing has positively impacted not just your physical health but also your mental wellbeing. Being a pharmacist for a decade has taught me greatly on how to think like a sceptic and interpret information … Read More
I had a good friend who is being hugely affected by the COVID-19 situation. He asked me a question the other day, which resonates deeply within me, and I wanted to share it with you all. “Chris… things are adamant at the moment for me and my business. I have a big decision to make between 2 options. How do … Read More
After my last article, I’ve been asked to cover what types of supplements people could be taking during this outbreak and the upcoming flu season. Many patients who know me well will know that I’m a strong advocate of getting your minerals and vitamins through your diet first before considering taking any supplements. However, because of the changing pharmacological landscape … Read More
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
Being a pharmacist has always been difficult, but it’s an interesting and rewarding career. Always trying to juggle between providing the best healthcare to the community while maintaining business viability. However, being a pharmacist during the COVID-19 crisis has really confronted me with the tremendous challenges facing the pharmacy sector right now. We’re constantly battling multiple issues on a daily … Read More
These are challenging times for us all. The fear and uncertainty of a 4-week lockdown and how this will impact us all can constantly play on our minds. How will this affect our families? Affect our financial situation? What about how we function as a country? And even global implications? But even more importantly – how will this affect our … Read More
Hi everyone, As you are all aware that the NZ government has raised the COVID-19 alert level from 2 to 3 earlier yesterday and within 48 hours (25/03 – Wednesday midnight) the level will increase further to the highest level (Level 4). So, what does the highest-level mean? Well in simple terms, it means that the disease is not contained … Read More
