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03/06/2013

Thanks to all of you that use the call me back function to interact with your pharmacist and to all 1,000 of you that visit our site daily!

01/04/2013

"Patents will be given only for genuine inventions, and repetitive patents will not be given for minor tweaks to an existing drug." http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/01/indian-court-novartis-cancer-patent

Healthcare activists welcome landmark ruling they say will give poor patients continued access to cheap medicines

19/01/2013

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

Side effects of alcohol.... and remedies!!!

1. Symptom: Cold and humid feet.
Cause-Glass is being held at incorrect angle (You are pouring the Drink on your feet).
Cure: Maneuver glass until open end is facing upward...

2. Symptom: The wall facing you is full of lights.
Cause : You're lying on the floor.
Cure: Position your body at a 90-degree angle to the floor.

3. Symptom-The floor looks blurry.
Cause : You're looking through an empty glass.
Cure: Quickly refill your glass!

4. Symptom: The floor is moving.
Cause : You're being dragged away.
Cure: At least ask where they're taking you!

5. Symptom-You hear echoes every time someone speaks.
Cause : You have your glass on your ear and trying to drink from it.
Cure: Stop making a fool of yourself!

6. Symptom: Your dad and all your brothers are looking funny.
Cause : You're in the wrong house.
Cure -Ask if they can point you to your house.

7. Symptom: The room is shaking a lot, everyone is dressed in white and the music is very repetitive.
Cause : You're in an ambulance.
Cure-Don't move. Let the professionals do their job!!!

Well, even if Laughter is the best medicine we still have to check out the serious stuff http://www.drugs.co.ke/blog/alcoholism-and-disease-burden

As we prepare to join the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as the World Drug Day this 26th June 2012 under the theme: ‘Life Does Not Rewind. Make The Right Choice’, we would like to look at 'the common disease states resu...

29/12/2012

Its the Holidays! What better time to Carry out an Assessment of Your Erectile Performance : Drugs.co.ke http://shar.es/hU5Jm via

Are you male and concerned about your s*xual performance? Answer the following questions and discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.

29/12/2012

New Years Resolutions: Have a better S*x Life! Understanding the "s*xual-response cycle" : Drugs.co.ke http://shar.es/hU5tf via

Understanding what's happening to you and your partner's bodies during s*x can only aid in the full enjoyment of the experience. Combine this with some good communication skills, and you've found the key to unlock s*xual pleasure and your heart's desires.

29/12/2012

New Years Resolution: Choosing a Contraceptive Method: What do you need to look out for? : Drugs.co.ke http://shar.es/hU5Xl via

This theme is informed by the fact that in developing countries around the world, millions of women want to prevent pregnancy but don’t have access to contraception. This impacts their health, their educational opportunities, and their ability to provide for their families.

28/12/2012

Body's paralysed in stage 5 of sleep for like 30 mins, immediately after the repair & regeneration stage http://www.drugs.co.ke/blog/sleep-questions-and-answers/

When you sleep, your body rests and restores its energy levels. However, sleep is an active state that affects both your physical and mental well-being. A good night's sleep is often the best way to help you cope with stress, solve problems, or recover from illness.

23/12/2012

Merry Christmas and a Healthy 2013

13/12/2012

Anti-Prostate Foods

Tomatoes

Active ingredient: Lycopene, an antioxidant

Why eat them?

Lycopene is an antioxidant compound, a carotenoid, which gives tomatoes their color. It is also one of the most widely studied anti-cancer agents. A 2004 review of all the studies to date on tomatoes found a slight reduction in the risk of developing prostate cancer in men with high blood levels of lycopene or with diets rich in tomatoes.

In 2007, however, the largest study of its kind disputed these results. Fortunately, further studies of greater quality are currently underway that will hopefully put any doubt to rest.

Notwithstanding those results, tomatoes are still chock-full of other beneficial vitamins and antioxidants and, thus, this little red fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) should be a part of any healthy diet.

How should you prepare them?

When it comes to tomatoes, the general rule of thumb is to add heat and fat whenever possible. The more processed the tomatoes and the longer you cook them, the more lycopene is released. Adding fat in the way of oils or meats will also improve lycopene absorption.

Broccoli

Active ingredients: Sulforaphane, among others

Why eat it?

It turns out mom was right: You should really eat your broccoli. In fact, all cruciferous vegetables, like cauliflower, kale and brussels sprouts, appear to offer anti-cancer benefits. Although it’s still not clear which of the many beneficial chemicals or compounds found in broccoli is most responsible for protecting your health, sulforaphane has been the most widely investigated.

Just how does it prevent cancer? Well, sulforaphane might act as an antioxidant itself or it may instead boost detoxifying enzymes in the body. Regardless of how broccoli helps, it’s clear that it is a potent anti-prostate cancer veggie. Some experts even suggest that it’s one of the strongest anti-cancer fighters we have.

How should you prepare it?

When it comes to the method of preparing your broccoli, there is no clear-cut champion, so try to mix things up each time you dine. Eat it raw sometimes, steamed others, and if you boil it, try not to overdo it. Mixing it with other anti-prostate cancer foods such as tomatoes may even enhance anti-cancer effects according to one study done on mice.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/11/04/anti-prostate-cancer-foods/

Considering that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, AskMen.com has decided to take a long, hard look at anti-prostate cancer foods. Here are a few...

13/12/2012

The UN General Assembly adopts resolution on universal coverage

Recognizing the intrinsic role of health in achieving international development goals, the General Assembly today – through the unanimous adoption of a resolution on global health and foreign policy – encouraged Governments to plan or pursue the transition towards universal access to affordable and quality health-care services.

By that text, the Assembly, calling for more attention to health as an important cross-cutting policy issue, urged Member States, civil society and international organizations to incorporate universal health coverage in the international development agenda and in the implementation of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals.

The Assembly also recognized that improving social protection towards universal coverage “is an investment in people that empowers them to adjust to changes in the economy and the labour market and helps support a transition to a more sustainable, inclusive and equitable economy”. As such, while planning or pursuing the transition towards universal coverage, Member States were encouraged to continue investing in health-delivery systems to increase and safeguard the range and quality of services and meet the health needs of their populations.

Further, Member States were encouraged to recognize the links between the promotion of universal health coverage and other foreign policy issues, such as the social dimension of globalization, inclusive and equitable growth and sustainable development.

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/ga11326.doc.htm

Adopting Consensus Text, General Assembly Encourages Member States to Plan, Pursue Transition of National Health Care Systems towards Universal Coverage

16/11/2012

Is your sleeping style causing you pain? http://www.drugs.co.ke/blog/pain-hidden-in-our-daily-rituals/3

When it comes to beverages, alcohol is the king of pain. Red wine, whiskey, beer, and champagne are the drinks blamed most often for a throbbing head.

16/11/2012

Are you getting enough sleep? Sleep: Q's & A's : Drugs.co.ke http://shar.es/GkiWN

A person who sleeps only four cycles (6 hours) will feel more rested than someone who has slept for 8 to 10 hours but who has not been allowed to complete any one cycle because of being awakened before it was completed.