Pharmahealthtalk on Healthy Goals. It is obvious that in the new year we all may have set our healthy goals. Perhaps you have set goals to quit smoking, engage in more exercises, manage your stress levels or even lose weight. The question is ‘How do you sustain those goals in 2020?’ You probably may not…
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2020. First day in the new year is a good time to reflect on what went well in the past year and perhaps there were few other things that didn’t go all well. In all things it is a good to appreciate that you are ALIVE to see…
Orally ingested medicines either prescribed or purchased over the counter can have unwanted interactions when consumed with certain food and drinks. It is usually referred to as drug-food interaction; this happens with certain foods either causing a delay or quickening the absorption of the medicine. Food interaction with your medicine will usually cause a reaction…
I have seen people put a lot of emphasis on losing weight and having a well-fitted dress for their friends or family forthcoming wedding party. So many other people also want to have enough money to improve their living conditions and fast track their social status and happiness. Do people sustain their weight loss programs…
Knowing your numbers! What Numbers do you need to know? Are you familiar with the vital numbers that determine whether you are at risk of developing a non-communicable disease such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes? Your heart is a major organ in the body responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels. It…
Monday Motivational Health Goals ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’ Monday is here! What are your health goals and the purpose of a healthy lifestyle? Have you ever wondered that your way of life and interaction with social groups can help shape your health, minimize risk behaviors and help you…
Did you know that it is possible to experience symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia for years without knowing the cause? Haemoglobin in the red blood cells is responsible for transporting oxygen in your tissues. When the level of these haemoglobin becomes very low, the resultant effect is referred to as anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia occurs…
Antioxidants are substances found in the body and in foods. They are known to prevent and slow the damage to cells caused by free radicals which are harmful molecules produced by the body as a result of the reaction to environmental pressure such as pollution, smoke from cigarette and UV exposure. Studies have shown that…
Did you know that your sexual health and wellbeing is also as important as your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing? Talking about sex in many settings have been frowned at most times but sex is also an important aspect of our lives. Some people started early in life, and some people very late in life…
How you make your Monday determines what happens in the rest of the week. Why not make your Monday the best of it all demonstrating a positive will power and can-do attitude channelled towards achieving your purpose and your goals. Be kind to people, live right and live well. Monday to most people can be…