Peace of Mind When GP Wait Time Is Increasing: Top 5 Monitoring Devices
Right now in New Zealand, many are finding GP wait time is getting longer and longer to see a doctor. For some, it may even be starting to cause real anxiety, particularly for those with chronic health conditions. In May this year it was taking up to eight weeks for some Dunedin people to get […]
How Much Water Should I Drink In A Day NZ?
Have you often wondered: how much water should I drink in a day, and been told it should be 8 glasses/2 litres at least? But is that actually true, and what is the basis for it? Do I need 8 glasses of water a day? In 2007 the peer reviewed British Medical Journal included the: […]
Five Top Covid Symptoms Now: Sore Throat, Headache & More
Top Covid symptoms are a sore throat or a cough, according to data from 17,500 people who reported they had tested positive for the virus this week in the UK. Other common symptoms reported were headache and a blocked nose. The React-1 researchers, from Imperial College London, say a high temperature or fever, and loss […]
KN95 or Surgical Face Mask: Which is the Best?
In New Zealand the experts recommend the KN95 face mask, or equivalent FFP2 face mask as being the best option, with disposable face masks coming in second. But both can have a place. You may chose to buy some of each, to use at different times, depending on where you are and who you are […]
Fever In Children: How To Use A Thermometer NZ
Fevers, or having a high temperature, are common in children so knowing which thermometer NZ to look for is key. Even an ordinary cold can cause a high fever. A thermometer is an incredibly simple, yet important tool, to monitor fever or high temperature in your child, and an absolute must have item for home. […]
Health and Wellness: A Quick Solution to the Medicine Problem
Health and wellness are firmly in the spotlight during these tough financial times. Many people across New Zealand cannot afford to hold a good supply of medicines at home in advance of when they may need them. Whether it is loved ones, employees, or beneficiaries of your charitable trust, help relieve their burden by giving […]
Manuka Honey NZ: What Makes It So Good!
Manuka honey is a natural sweetener, cough suppressant, and applied topically for minor wounds and burns. But it also has other health benefits as well.
Vitamin C and Immunity: Expert Advice on the Benefits
The benefits of taking Vitamin C for immunity have been a hot topic for years, but there is no doubt that Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient for humans. Vitamin C for immunity Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant and an important factor for many body functions, including protecting cells from damage, helping with wound […]
Best Medicine For Your Child: Cold & Flu
Cold and flu are common in children, but what is the best medicine that can be given to relieve symptoms? Cold and flu medicines can help reduce the symptoms of cold and flu, such as fever and cough, but they do not cure the infection. Cold and flu signs and symptoms The flu (influenza) is […]
What Is The Best Medicine For A Wet Dry Cough?
What is the best medicine for a wet or dry cough? If you get a wet dry cough, it is always difficult knowing what is the best medicine for wet versus dry cough, as it will vary depending on your symptoms. Coughing is your body’s way of getting rid of an irritant. The cough reflex […]
Health Products On Your Packing List? One Quick Tip To Make Travel Easier
Now that our travel options are beginning to open up again, people are able to freely travel across the Tasman to catch up with friends and loved ones. Or perhaps book in that long weekend to Melbourne that you have been hanging out for nearly two years now. And finally, you can easily come back […]
Pulse Oximeters: Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Home Health Gadget
A pulse oximeter, or ‘pulse ox’ for short, is a plastic clip on device that you often see hospital patients wearing on their finger – so why would you want to have one at home? A pulse oximeter help assess your breathing by measuring the oxygen saturation of arterial blood, which usually indicates how much […]