medication

Seven things you should know about self-care

Self-care is a trending concept at the moment with many different definitions and uses. You often see social media posts…

5 months ago

The cost of living with a chronic condition

Living with a chronic musculoskeletal condition costs us physically, mentally and emotionally. But what many people don’t understand are the…

10 months ago

Pharmacogenomics… huh???

Your genetics and personalised medicine You may have heard something about personalised medicine and the tongue twister – pharmacogenomics. But…

1 year ago

Therein lies the rub… topical pain relievers

Creams, sprays, liniments, ointments, patches, rubs & gels If you open most medicine cabinets or bathroom cupboards, you’ll more than likely…

2 years ago

Self-care tips

Looking for ways to put more ‘care’ into your self-care game? We’ve got 21 tips to help you! 1. There’s…

2 years ago

Opioids and musculoskeletal pain

We have a long and complex relationship with opioids. Humans have been actively growing poppies and enjoying their medicinal benefits…

3 years ago

It’s tongue twister time!

Active ingredient prescribing is here!! As of the first of February this year, you’ll need to be prepared to know…

4 years ago

Do your research

...when it comes to complementary, alternative and ‘natural’ treatments Many Australians use complementary or alternative treatments to manage their health…

4 years ago

More changes to opioid access

The opium poppy is such a pretty, delicate looking flower. And humans have been actively growing them and enjoying their…

5 years ago

Treating COVID-19

Note: This blog was written in 2020, and so much has changed since then, including the availability of medications and…

5 years ago