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Head Lice – Help!!!

Every parent’s heart sinks when they receive the dreaded note from school warning about head lice. Don’t worry – Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy in Donabate is here to to give us advice and tips. The first thing to do is to check the child’s head. You will need some tea tree conditioner, a... Read more >

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Are You SunSmart?

We ask Jane Brennan from Brennan’s Life Pharmacy Donabate how to make the most of great sunny summer days whilst protecting our skin from harmful rays. Jane says “The Irish Cancer Society SunSmart program has great guidelines to keep us safe. See below for some useful tips and advice” Ways to protect your skin: Shade... Read more >

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Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes

Pollen Highs & Watery Eyes… Talk to Jane Brennan, your Hay Fever Expert in Donabate Are your eyes itchy, red or watery? Is your throat scratchy? Are you sneezing? Do you have itchy ears, nose or mouth? Do you have a blocked or runny nose? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Hay fever can cause... Read more >

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Articles in Malnutrition

NHS Choices - Introduction

(09/03/2015)

Malnutrition is a serious condition that occurs when a person’s diet doesn't contain the right amount of nutrients.

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NHS Choices - Symptoms of malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

The most common symptom of malnutrition is unplanned and unexplained weight loss.

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NHS Choices - Causes of malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

Malnutrition is caused by a lack of nutrients which prevents the body functioning normally.

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NHS Choices - Diagnosing malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

Several factors are taken into account to check whether someone is malnourished or at a high risk of malnutrition.

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NHS Choices - Treating malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

Treatment for malnutrition depends on the underlying cause and how severely malnourished you are.

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NHS Choices - Preventing malnutrition

(25/02/2015)

The best way to ensure you get the correct amount of nutrients is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

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