November 14, 2018
When skin is exposed to sunlight—and particularly to the high-energy ultraviolet spectrum it contains—many chemical changes take place within its cells and proteins. A major mechanism by which these changes take place is known as photo-oxidation, a kind of damage caused by sunlight-induced free radicals (a kind of reactive, damaging chemical).
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November 14, 2018
Everyone has heard of folate, but what does it mean to be deficient in folate, and what can anyone do about it?
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November 14, 2018
Border Compounding Pharmacy can help you continue with your medications during times of drug shortage or discontinuation, rather than requiring you to change your medications completely. We are currently compounding products to help with the increasing number of Australian drug shortages and discontinuations. Including burrows solution, prantal powder, driclor & finacea.
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November 14, 2018
Every person is unique. Due to genetic variability and an individual’s diet, not everyone receives the nutrition they require for optimal health.
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November 14, 2018
Magnesium supplements come in a variety of forms or ‘salts’. Examples include magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium orotate and magnesium glycinate. While all of these salts can provide the body with elemental magnesium, they vary in one important way. That is, they differ in how well they are absorbed from the gut.
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November 14, 2018
Psoriasis presents in many different forms and may be mild or severe. It is a condition that occurs in all age groups and in both men and women, with a higher prevalence in females.
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November 14, 2018
We have formulated a dry powder version that simply requires the addition of water.
Burrows Solution contains the active ingredient Aluminium acetate, a topically-applied astringent, antipruritic and antiseptic agent. Most commonly it is applied to rashes, athletes foot, pruritis ani, and eczema.
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November 14, 2018
Our aluminium free product is effective in treating excessive sweating that causes skin chafing, foot odour, and skin moisture that can lead to fungal infections. It is particularly useful in areas such as the hands, feet, under arms, under breasts and in the groin area.
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November 14, 2018
Germanium is a rare element. It is hard with a grayish-white appearance and structurally is similar to diamond. Generally speaking, there are two types of Germanium: inorganic forms, which are used in manufacturing processes and of which many can be harmful to humans, and organic forms, which may have health benefits.
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November 14, 2018
A medicine’s dose form might be wrong to deliver the drug to the right place, or a patient might be physically unable to swallow a tablet or capsule. Some oral medications do contain excipients like gluten, lactose, colourings, flavourings or preservatives that are unsuitable for some people.
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November 14, 2018
Do you suffer from motion sickness when driving, flying or sailing? Many otherwise healthy people do, and often right in the middle of that long-awaited holiday or fishing trip. Our BCP Motion Sickness Cream is a specialised ‘transdermal’ cream containing active ingredients that are clinically proven to help with nausea and motion sickness. To order your Motion Sickness Cream call 02 6021 2253 or email: albury@bordercompounding.com.au
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November 14, 2018
It is possible that you have a specific vitamin or mineral deficiency. Lifestyle (and particularly diet) and illness can play havoc with the nutrients your body needs for optimal health, but did you know that your genes may also play a role?
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