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In this weeks Examiner, Eamonn offers a "go to" guide to help you manage any dry skin problem

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The key to managing any dry skin problem: Moisturiser and Emollient Therapy Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacies, Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie I have written about dry skin conditions including the likes of eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis in the Westmeath Examiner. No matter what type of dry skin condition you have, keeping the skin well moisturised is key to managing the condition. This article gives advice on using moisturisers and emollients. If you follow the advice below, from experience and from speaking to dermatologists,...

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In this weeks Examiner, Eamonn discusses the important role fish oil may have in combating depression and anxiety...........Omega 3's give a natural mode boost

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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST? Fish oils and mood Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy's at Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie   An Irish survey indicated that only 10% of the Irish population eat enough oily fish to receive their necessary intake of Omega 3. Omega 3’s and mood There is evidence that omega 3 fatty acids supplementation might be helpful in cases of depression and anxiety. Studies report highly significant improvement from omega 3 fatty acids supplementation alone and in conjunction with medication.  Research has shown...

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In this weeks Examiner, with just a few days to go until Lent ends....part 2 of Eamonns helpful stopping smoking article, focusing on the potential benefits of hypnosis harnessing your will power to help you succeed.....

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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST? How Hypnosis can help give up smoking Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacies, Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie   How Hypnosis can help give up smoking? Most smokers want to quit. So why don’t they? The main reason given is that they are addicted to nicotine”. This is the rationale behind Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) like nicotine patches or gum. However, if it was as simple as this, everyone who uses nicotine replacement therapy would stop smoking, but this is not the...

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With a couple of weeks of Lent still to go, how's the no smoking going? In this weeks Examiner, Eamonn offers tips on stopping smoking may give your will-power the boost it needs to see you through to Easter and beyond. You're doing great!! Keep going!!

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How Hypnosis can help give up smoking   I previously discussed giving up smoking in the Westmeath Topic. I discussed the likes of nicotine patches, E-cigarettes as well as prescription medication like Zyban to help give up. Our pharmacist can advise on these many options. As Lent is a traditional time people to give up smoking, this week I discuss the non-medical intervention Hypnosis which can help you successfully give up. Whelehans welcome Hypnotherapist Elizabeth Clarke to our team at Whelehans Pharmacy Pearse St, Mullingar. To find how hypnotherapy can help you quit or to book an appointment call Elizabeth...

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In this weeks Examiner, Eamonn outlines some basic steps you can take to help prevent heart disease

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ASK YOUR PHARMACIST? Basic steps to prevent heart disease Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacies, Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie   Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is also known as heart disease and is the biggest killer in Ireland. It includes conditions such as coronary heart disease (angina and heart attack) and stroke.   Risk factors High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is one of the biggest factors for heart disease. High BP affects up to 50% of middle-aged and older people. High BP has no symptoms...

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