Whelehans Health Blog

Asthma : Why is it getting more common?

Posted by Eamonn Brady on May 03, 2016

Many studies show that asthma is getting more common in Ireland. I often get asked why this is the case? As an asthma sufferer myself, I decided to look into it more.

The 'hygiene hypothesis'

The 'hygiene hypothesis' is a theory that lack of exposure in early childhood to infectious agents means that the child’s immune system has not been activated sufficiently during childhood. This lack of...

Heart risk from the painkiller diclofenac

Posted by Eamonn Brady on Apr 05, 2016

Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacy, Pearse St, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie

The European medicines watchdog issued a warning in July 2013 stating that diclofenac can significantly increase the risk of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke in those already at risk of these problems. Diclofenac is a Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) used as an anti-inflammatory painkiller. Many Irish people take diclofenac for a range of conditions such as back pain, arthritis, gout and headaches. Brands of diclofenac available on prescription in Ireland include Diclac^® tablets, Difene^® Capsules, Voltarol^® tablets and Catoflam^® tablets.

Sugar – Right information enables Right Choices

Posted by Eamonn Brady on Mar 11, 2016

Great turnout at Sugar and Fat Information evening

There was barely a seat to be had at the Whelehans Pharmacy “Sugar and Fat” information evening held at the Greville Arms Mullingar last Monday 7^th March. An audience of over 200 people attended what was a truly enlightening event. The huge turnout further underlines people’s desire to be informed and get the right information from those that...

Ireland’s top Obesity Expert to speak in Mullingar

Posted by Eamonn Brady on Mar 01, 2016

Massage and Massage Styles

Posted by Eamonn Brady on Feb 14, 2016