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Why is Personalised Nutrition Important when Healing the Microbiome? Most of us will already know about or have heard of the gut microbiome. But there are other microbiomes too. One of the largest ones is actually on the surface of the skin. Now as we start to understand more and

In 2021, 315 million prescriptions were dispensed in Australia. Many of these prescriptions were pills and powders in plastic tubs and containers or were in plastic-covered foils. A lot of the time, these plastic bottles and foils used in pharmacy are non-recyclable and may not be recycled correctly anyway. As

On Monday the 12th of September, Albury’s first specialist compounding pharmacy, Border Compounding Pharmacy, is relaunching under the banner of Formulae. The new brand provides a platform for a national network of compounding pharmacies committed to providing a range of individually tailored health, wellness, and skincare solutions. Since its launch

In nature, an ecosystem is a balanced and harmonious interaction between different forms of life and non-living components. These interactions protect, preserve and promote life of every type within it. The strength and resilience of an ecosystem is immense. Rainforest ecosystems have stood strong for 70 million years. When we

Researchers have uncovered how post-viral fatigue syndromes, including Long COVID, become life-changing diseases and why patients suffer frequent relapses. Covid isn’t the only viral infection that causes “Long” symptoms. Although long COVID symptoms have stolen the media spotlight in recent times, brain fog, lack of refreshing sleep, poor response to

By Ben Eshelby B.Pharm, Dip.Form.Chem The growth of the cosmetics and skincare industries has led to a heavy focus on how skincare products ‘feel’, as well as the development of active ingredients that promise incredible results.  However, in our blind pursuit of cosmetic elegance, and anti-ageing actives, we may have

Hello Health Advocates, Wow its winter and we all start to panic about the excess belly fat. Well did you know that a little mineral replacement can have a profound boost on your metabolism? You see, Selenium deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that I see in

One of the keys to having a perfect and even spray tan is to ensure the skin does not get wet for at least 8 hours. Water dilutes the active chemical in tanning agents and make the tan lighter. This means that the tan becomes uneven with dark patches and