HEALTHY KIDS ARE SUPERKIDS!!!

Did you know our kids tend to miss more school during the winter months?

Did you know our kids miss out on more of their extra-curricular activities in winter?

Did you know simple colds and sniffles are responsible for most of these absences?

Did you know there is a simple & easy way to help keep YOUR kids healthy this winter?

As adults, we know we need to eat foods that are good for us, even if they don't always taste that great. Kids like things that taste great but they don't care if they are good for them or not! As parents, it is often a challenge to find foods that both taste good and are good for our kids. "C Berry Blast" may be just the product you have been searching for!

"SUPERFOODS FOR KIDS" C BERRY BLAST is a great tasting, all natural "SUPER FOOD" specially created for kids.

 C Berry Blast is a combination of organic super foods carefully selected by nutritionists  for their high Vitamin C and antioxidant content and their potent phytonutritional properties. The great tangy taste comes from all-natural, Vitamin-C rich foods such as Kakadu Plum and Camu Camu - two of the most potent sources of Vit C! Kids don't care about this - but as a parent YOU DO!

What's more, C Berry Blast contains no added sugar. Instead it is sweetened with organic, anti-oxidant rich berries such as Acai berries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, goji berries and more! Yummy yummy!
                                                   
C Berry Blast is also vegan, yeast free, starch free, gluten free and low GI!! This makes it suitable for almost everyone.

C Berry Blast can be mixed into water, natural fruit juice or made into a smoothie. It can also be sprinkled on yoghurt or cereal or even ice-cream to make a "sometimes " treat more nutritious.

Try C Berry Blast and help keep your kids "SUPER" all through winter!

LOLLIPOP, LOLLIPOP, OOH I LOVE MY LOLLIPOP!

We all love lollipops! Especially our kids!

Sometimes it can be difficult to administer medicine to our children when they are unwell. The recent changes to cough and cold medicine recommendations for under 6 years olds, has also meant we have fewer available options to help relieve their symptoms. It is reassuring to know there is still a safe, yet effective product available.

At Cranes Pharmacy we have all natural homeopathic lollipops to help relieve the symptoms of
* cough
* sore throats
* ear-ache
* cold & flu


Simply suck one Kids Cough, Kids Cold or Kids Throat Lozenge at the first signs of cough, cold or sore throat. There is no need to finish the whole lozenge as the therapeutic effect of the homeopathic medicine will be gained in the first few licks or sucks. The recommended dosage is 3 lozenges per day.

Each Kids Cough, Kids Cold or Kids Throat Lozenge contains active homeopathic ingredients.
Homeopathy is a 200 year old system of medicine which treats an illness by administering minute doses of a symptom - thus causing the body to activate its own healing response. The homeopathic remedies in Kids Cough, Kids Cold and Kids Throat are derived from plants or mineral extracts diluted to the desired potency. Because of the highly dilute nature of homeopathic medicines, there are no side effects or interactions with any other conventional medicines.

Each lozenge contains no sugar, no alcohol, no preservatives and is non-drowsy. They come in great tasting flavours such as Orange, Raspberry, Apple & Pine-Lime.

So this winter, we all love our lollipops!

10 Minutes That Could Save Your Life at The Pharmacy

If you are interested in joining just let me know at Cranes Pharmacy 9969 4700 or email rosemary@cranespharmacy.com.au

10 Great Ideas to quickly Boost the Immune system

It's winter , it's getting cold and it's time to boost our immune systems.

Click on this link to see the video of 10 great ways to get your immune system functioning at it's peak.

See 3 packages to save you money and at the same time boost your Immune System this winter

I have 3 packages available to get that immune system firing on all cylinders. One for your kids, one for you and one for people who need more personalised help with their immune system. Watch the video to understand the packages

Diabetes Todays' epidemic. How can you avoid it?

Are you overweight?
Is your waist measurement greater than 100cm (for women) or 110cm (for men)?
Are you often making unhealthy food choices?
Are you exercising less often than 30 minutes five times a week?
Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels?
Are you regularly consuming alcohol?
Do you have a parent or sibling with diabetes?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions you may be at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes is a lifestyle disease and can usually be prevented. Living a healthy lifestyle - being active and eating healthy foods - reduces your risk of developing Type 2 Daibetes.

People with Type 2 Diabetes have high levels of sugar in their blood. This is because their body is not producing enough insulin or the insulin is not working effectively (known as Insulin Resistance).

People with Type 2 Diabetes have a higher risk of developing
*heart disease
*stroke
* nerve damage
* kidney disease
*blindness
*circulation problems which can result in lower limb amputations!!

Come into Cranes Pharmacy to find out YOUR RISK FACTORS and YOUR BLOOD GUCOSE LEVEL.
We offer a FREE, FAST & SIMPLE Blood Glucose Test using the new Freestyle Blood Glucose Monitor.
The FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitors are small, discreet, and very easy to use! They allow you monitor your blood glucose levels at home or whilst out - discreetly and simply! Come in and ask us for a demonstration!

HOLD THE HAM MAN!

Bacon & eggs for breakfast
Ham sandwich for lunch
Sausages on the barbie
Peperoni & salami on a pizza
Chorizo in your pasta

How many times this week have YOU eaten one of the above?


Ham ,bacon, chorizo, salami, pepperoni, sausages, frankfurters are all processed meats. These meats are all cured with preservatives, such as salt & nitrates or through smoking. Recent studies are suggesting that regular consumption of these foods is linked with bowel cancer and it seems likely that maybe nitrates are the cause.

The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that approximately 10% of bowel cancer can be linked to the consumption of processed meats. Other studies have confirmed that a high consumption of both red and processed meats increases the risk of bowel cancer and heart disease.

Whilst lean red meat is a good source of protein, iron & zinc the same cannot be said for processed meats, which are not very nutritious and often high in saturated fats.

It's so easy for you to improve your health! All you have to do is to replace these processed foods with a variety of more natural choices.

Try a tuna or salmon sandwich for lunch. Avocado and hommus are also great sandwich fillings. Choose chicken, fish or lean red meat for your next barbecue instead of sausages. Add mushrooms & herbs to increase the flavour of your pasta sauces. Have a poached egg on a bed of spinach with a side of tomatoes instead of bacon for your next Sunday breakfast.

Stop and think about the foods you are eating and whenever possible choose a natural food over a processed food. One of the best ways to improve your health is to include more vegetables in your diet and think about the types and amount of meat you are consuming.
The best part is your body will definitely benefit from the healthier food choices you are making!

Tired of Counting Sheep??

Suffering from insomnia? Not getting a good nights sleep?

Some general tips for a better nights sleep include:

• Reduce Caffeine.
• Avoid caffeine or other stimulants for 6 hrs before bedtime. 
• Sometimes eliminating caffeine entirely is necessary.
• Do not smoke within 6 hrs of bedtime
• Do not drink alcohol within 6 hrs of bedtime
• Do not have a heavy meal just before bedtime, a light snack may help.
• Do not do strenuous exercise within 4 hrs of bedtime
• Some medications may interfere with sleep. Check with our pharmacist if you are taking any medications.
• Regular daily exercise of at least 30 minutes.
• Relaxation techniques, such as guided meditations and yoga.

Over the counter products for insomnia are available from the pharmacist.  They are kept behind the counter so that we can make sure you are purchasing the right drug for you.  Come and have a chat.


Natural products We love include:

• Redormin
• Ethical Nutrients Sleep Enhance ,
• Fusion Sleep (a combination of Western and Chinese herbs) and
• Medi Herb Valerian Complex.

These herbal remedies work in a gentle yet affective way to help the body slow down, relax and allow the individual to sleep.

The essential oils of Marjoram and Lavender help the nervous system to relax and dissipate any built up tension. Marjoram and Lavender can be used in a bath before bedtime, in a diffuser in your bedroom or just add a few drops on a tissue and gently inhale when going to bed .

A Homeopathic Remedy we find amazing is Bioglan Melatonin. It helps to re-establish normal sleep patterns after a long plane flight and helps combat jet lag. It is also great for shift workers or if you have been keeping irregular sleep hours.

We can also formulate a herbal sleep mixture to suit your individual needs, containing a personalised combination of relaxing and sedating herbs. Perhaps you need to  address some health or lifestyle issues which may be contributing to your sleeplessness. Come in and see us for a Naturopathic Consultation - we can definitely help you bet the balance back in your life and help restore a healthy sleep pattern.