Optase Moist Heat Mask – Effective relief of Dry Eyes

The Optase Moist Heat Mask is designed to give you effective relief from dry eye and other related eye problems. It features HydroBead Technology which absorbs moisture from the air and releases a natural and constant moist heat.

 

HydroBead technology. How does it work?

• Silica beads absorb moisture from the air.

 

• Once heat activated, releases a natural, constant moist heat.

 

• The HydroBead Technology ensures consistent heat & humidity released.

 

 

Do you have Dry Eye Disease?

Dry eye disease (DED) occurs when your eyes do not make enough tears, or the tears produced are of
a poor quality. Signs & symptoms of DED include:

 

The Optase Moist Heat Mask is easy and simple to use. Place the mask in the microwave for approximately 25 seconds for 10 minutes of comfortable moist heat on your eyes.

The mask can also be used for cold eye therapy. Just place the mask in your freezer for 30 minutes to prvide your eyes with 5-7 minutes of treatment.

Thealoz Duo – Clinically proven to hydrate, Lubricate & Protect dry eyes.

Thealoz Duo – Thea’s most advanced preservative-free combination of Sodium Hyaluronate and Trehalose – for lubrication, hydration and protection of all dry eyes – in a hypotonic formulation that can be used with contact lenses.

What Is Dry Eye?

Dry Eye means that your eyes may not be making enough tears, the tears you are making are of poor quality or evaporate faster than they should.

What are the Symptoms?

The symptoms can include one or more of the following:

• Dryness
• Excessive Watering
• Gritty feeling/Foreign body sensations
• Pain
• Blurring of vision
• Redness
• Tired Eyes
• Photophobia (Sensitivity to light)
• Contact Lens discomfort
• Irritation from wind/smoke

To help reduce or eliminate these symptoms, Thealoz Duo works in several ways due to the active ingredients Trehalose (as in Thealoz) and Sodium Hyaluronic Acid (also known as Hyabak). It is also free from preservatives.

This combination makes it the ideal choice for ALL dry eye sufferers, whatever the cause. Clinical studies have shown that a single drop of Thealoz Duo improves the thickness of the tear film for at least 4 hours.

What causes dry eyes?

Dry eyes can be either natural, generic (passed down from family members with eye problems) or environmental depending on the health of your eyes. Dry eyes can be caused by the following natural, generic or environmental situations:

• Computer use
• Medical Side effects
• Post laser surgery
• Hormornal changes
• Age
• Contact lenses
• Air conditioning

The Thealoz Duo range

There are 3 ways to take Thealoz Duo and all are provided in either a drop form, gel form or single unit doses. All doses below are to be used throughout the day as required. The gel is especially suitable for using at night. They can also be used when wearing contact lenses. However if you use the gel please remove your contact lenses first and wait 30 minutes before re-inserting to allow the gel to work.

NOTE: Please ensure that you wash your hands before using any of these products to prevent possible infection of your eyes.

How to use Thealoz Duo

Thealoz duo Drops:

1. Drop 1 drop into the pocket of your eyelid
2. Do not touch the eyes or eyelids with the tip of the bottle, especially when you think you have an eye infection
3. Put the cap back on after use

 

 

 

Thealoz Duo UD:

1. Take off 1 single-dose container from the strip
2. Open the container and squeeze to release the solution
3. Drop 1 drop into the pocket of the eyelid
4. Throw away the container, even if there is some solution left

 

 

 

Thealoz Duo Gel:

1. Take off one single-dose container from the strip
2. Turn upside down and tap the container
3. Open the container and squeeze until you see the gel
4. Drop 1 drop into the pocket of your eyelid
5. Throw away the container, even if there is some gel left

 

 

 

 

If used for 28 days is also clinically proven to double the tear film stability and considerably reduce the symptoms of Dry eyes.

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What is it?

REGAINE® for Women Foam is a treatment for female pattern hair loss. It is
the first and only clinically proven foam for women aged between 18 to 65 to regrow hair.

It is not just you!

While it might not feel like it, hair loss is surprisingly common in women, an estimated one in four UK women experience hair loss. The only difference is what is causing the hair loss.

It’s likely that if you’re shedding more than normal, you’ve already noticed. Maybe you’ve paid attention to the hair that’s lost in the shower or while brushing your hair. While these signs of increased shedding could indicate a form of hair loss, the best way to know if you have female pattern hair loss is by looking at your pattern of hair loss and your family history. Does the hair on the top and crown of your head appear particularly sparse? Does your family have a history of hair loss? If so, it’s entirely possible you’re experiencing female pattern hair loss.

What it does

REGAINE® for Women Foam re-activates hair follicles to encourage healthy hair growth in just 12 weeks.

How it works

The active ingredient in REGAINE^® for Women Foam is Minoxidil. In female pattern hair loss, a combination of genetics, hormones, and age causes progressive shrinking of certain scalp follicles and shortening of the hair’s growing cycle. Over time, the active growth phase for hair becomes shorter, producing smaller and finer hairs with each cycle. Eventually, there may be no growth at all.

Minoxidil works by increasing the supply of blood and nutrients to your hair follicles helping to strengthen the existing hairs and encouraging them to grow. It helps to promote hair regrowth in 4 ways:

1. Reverses miniaturisation of follicles
2. Increases blood flow around follicles
3. Stimulates follicle movement from resting to hair growth phase
4. Extends each follicle’s growth phase

Although REGAINE^® for Women Foam may look like a hairstyling mousse, it’s actually a topical foam that reactivates resting hair follicles and helps regrow hair.

How to use

Step 1: Use on dry scalp. Hold the can vertically upside down to dispense half a capful of foam to a non-absorbent surface, such as a soap dish or a plate. Part your hair to expose the troubled areas.

Step 2: Apply directly to the scalp with a massaging motion. As the foam penetrates the skin it reactivates hair follicles that have become inactive.

Step 3: Wash your hands well with soap and water. Once the foam dries completely, style hair as usual.

We suggest to use REGAINE^® at night as part of your daily routine, let it dry and Minoxidil can work during the night.

For Optimal Results

• Use only the recommended dosage of half a capful once a day.
• Apply REGAINE^® for Women Foam to a dry scalp.
• Let the foam air-dry and then follow your normal styling routine.
• Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for full directions for use.

Female Pattern hair loss disrupts the hair growth cycle over time. Each growth cycle produces shorter, finer hairs until growth ceases. Female Pattern hair loss causes hair follicles to shrink in size, so while you may see hair growing, when left untreated, your follicles will continue to shrink and produce progressively thinner hair.

Once you start using REGAINE^®, you may notice you are losing more hair during weeks 2 to 6. Don’t worry — this is actually a good sign. It means that REGAINE^® is working to reactivate your follicles, ready to grow new thicker hair. So keep going, this shedding shouldn’t last more than 2 weeks. If shedding persists for more than two weeks, stop using this product and consult your doctor.

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* The first and only clinically proven foam that effectively  stops hair loss  in 8 out of 10  women. In context of female type of hairloss

 

What is nail fungus and what are the symptoms?

Fungal nail infections are most common on the toenails. However the fingernails can also become infected. In most cases the nail infection can appear as a white or yellow spot underneath the nail and can eventually spread to the whole area if left untreated. Also during the infection, the nail can become discoloured, thicken and even develop crumbling edges. These fungal nail infections can be very contagious and if left untreated, they can spread easily from person to person. Usually if the infection is left untreated the nails don’t generally repair themselves. (more…)

Having dry skin can make you scratch the area that is affected and this can lead to the skin’s natural barrier becoming damaged and even itchier. This can also lead to moisture loss and can allow irritants to get in.

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Lose weight without feeling hungry with Almased: Your guidelines for a slimmer body with nutritional advice.

Losing 10 pounds in 14 days* is possible with this plan for the figure you have always wanted. The plan guides you through the 3 weight loss stages with Almased, provides you with a meal plan for every day weight maintenance in the fourth stage, the “Life Phase”. How does Almased benefit your body and why do you not feel hungry during the Almased Diet? Here are the answers to the most important questions:

What is Almased?

All-natural Almased is a powder made from high-quality fermented soya, skim milk yogurt powder and enzyme-rich honey. It contains all important nutrients the body needs, essential amino acids and enzymes for easy digestion. Almased is non-GMO, gluten-free and contains no added sugars, preservatives, artificial flavours or fillers. Almased uses a clinically tested formula and can be used by nearly anybody and is diabetic friendly.

How does Almased benefit the body?

Almased provides the body with optimal nutrients the average diet may lack. It is “vital Nourishment” in the true sense of the word. The powder, made from high quality soya, probiotic yogurt, and particularly enzyme-rich honey, provides the body with all essential amino acids. Blending all of the raw ingredients leads to a synergistic effect. The components of one ingredient increase the benefit of the others. The result is a new, innovative dietary supplement: Almased.

How can you lose weight without feeling hungry when using Almased?

The high-quality easily digestible protein in Almased ensures a long lasting feeling of satiety: one meal replacement (about 180kcal) keeps you full for about 4 hours.

 

 

*Weight loss may vary from person to person

 

 

Why is Almased the optimum nutrition for weight management?

Whether or not a body stores fat depends not only upon the number of calories but also upon the nutritional value of the food. If one eats highly nutritious food, one can eat considerably more calories without laying down fat. The Almased diet provides very high-quality nutrition, which is low in calories but even more importantly, sends the right signals to your body. Here Almased plays a central role.

Almased Achieves:

1. Optimum nutrition through the combination of its basic ingredients.
2. Effective weight control without losing muscle mass.
3. Almased users have more energy and vitality as a direct result of good nutrition.
4. Almased can be used in conjunction with all common diets and has been proven to increase their success.

Almased improves your energy level and strengthens your body’s system

Start your day with more energy

Almased contains important essential nutrients and cell protective phytochemicals. In addition to its other positive effects, Almased also supports a restful sleep.

 

Strengthen your system

Almased provides the body with lactic acid and active lactic acid bacteria, which have a positive effect on intestinal bacteria and the intestinal mucosa thus strengthening the body’s system.

 

Work Out

Almased provides high quality protein for athletes and exercisers who wish to improve their physical condition.

 

 This is how it’s done: Your success to losing weight.

Initiation Phase – Day 1 to 3

During the Initiation Phase, your body’s system will be reset. 3 Almased meals per day are ideal. During this phase, you should have as few carbohydrates as possible. Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, sugary drinks (sparkling or still), fruit juice, beer and sweets are off limits. Other food should also be avoided. It is important that you drink plenty of fluid since the body detoxifies heavily during this phase (2-3 litres per day). This flushes out acidic by-products that are released as the body breaks down fat. Water, coffee and fruit or herbal teas without sugar are recommended for consumption. It is ideal to begin the Initiation Phase on a weekend.

Reduction Phase – Day 4 to 7

During the Reduction Phase your body burns fat. 2 Almased drinks (breakfast and dinner) and one normal meal (lunch) per day are ideal. If having your normal meal for dinner instead of lunch fits your lifestyle better, you can swap them. In this case you should have Almased for breakfast and lunch and eat your regular meal in the evening. Since a low intake of carbohydrates is especially important in the evening, avoiding high-carb side dishes (bread, potatoes, rice and pasta) can speed up the weight loss process. This applies to evening meals in all phases. Carbohydrates that are consumed for the lunch meal are processed faster because you are more active throughout the day. Avoiding snacks will help the fat burning process, The Reduction Phase can extend over several weeks, if desired.

Stabilisation Phase – Day 8 to 10

During the Stabilisation Phase, Almased ensures that your metabolism continues to work at the ideal level. This phase is meant to stabilise the metabolism at a level where fat is actively burned. In this phase, you should have 1 Almased drink with 2 normal meals per day. For best results, drink Almased in the evening.

Life Phase – Day 11 to 14

Three meals and one Almased drink per day – Live life to the fullest. During the Life Phase, you can have 3 meals per day. Avoid eating snacks. To keep the metabolism active, 50g of Almased (=1 serving) should be taken daily in addition to a meal. You can have Almased with breakfast, consume it as a drink, or add it to your cereal. If you want to continue losing weight, you should eat fewer side dishes at dinner or avoid them altogether. If you want to lose more weight, you can prolong the Reduction Phase as well as the Stabilisation Phase. You will continue losing weight during the Life Phase:  your weight loss will, however, be slower.

 

Tips for the Life Phase:

• Avoid pre-dinner drinks or beer. Even if it is non-alcoholic, since the contained bitter compounds increase your appetite.
• Drink 2-3 litres of liquid low in calories throughout the day. Preferably water, tea (fruit herbal or green) or coffee.
• Drink between meals not while you eat. Drinking while eating leads to a faster increase in blood sugar levels, which slows down the fat burning process.
• Eat 3 main meals per day. Otherwise your metabolism shifts into energy saving mode.
• Eat a salad before your main course. If you prepare the salad yourself, make sure to choose low sugar or sugar-free dressings. If you go out to eat, ask for a dressing on the side and use it sparingly.
• Prepare sauces from pureed vegetables with vegetable broth and yogurt or sour cream. This method uses less fat and carbohydrates. If you prepare a meal that is high in carbohydrates (pasta, potato and rice dishes) make sure to use less fat.
• Eat plenty of vegetables
• Avoid frozen dinners. They usually contain a lot of sugar, white flour and saturated fat and provide the body with little nutrients.[egg id=”2″]

And finally…

• Avoid “fast-acting” carbohydrates:
• Bread, Pastries and Cereals
  • White bread
  • Rolls
  • Baguette
  • Croissants
  • Waffles
  • Sugary Cereals
• Sugar and Sweets
  • Glucose
  • Maltose (malt sugar)
  • Maltodextrin (large sugar molecule that is quickly absorbed
  • Cornflour
• Grains, Pasta, Potatoes
  • Baked Potatoes
  • Microwave baked potatoes
  • Fries
  • Instant rice
  • Cornflour, boiled
  • White rice
• Drinks rich in carbohydrates
  • Coke
  • Lemonade
  • Other sweetened fizzy drinks

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As the cold chill has sprung upon us some of you will notice you’ve got dry skin, even those who don’t suffer from it throughout the year. The people who do suffer most are those with long term skin conditions.

Throughout the cold winter months we need to protect our skin , which is very sensitive to temperature changes and cold blustery  winds. The skin has a layer of natural oils that acts as a barrier against the elements, This layer can be removed by the cold windy weather leaving it exposed. Drastic changes in temperature can also affect the skin, so if you walk in to the warm house from the cold outdoors, the skin can dry out rapidly. Another example is when you step out of the hot bath in to a colder room.
The skin can get dry, itchy , flaky and irritated. Soap, detergents, shower gels can all strip the skin of its naturally oily layer.

Another pharmacist recommendation - Doublebase Gel

So what can we do to avoid this happening?

1. – During the winter months moisturise even more frequently than you would normally. Especially before going out into the cold, or after a bath or shower.
2. When bathing or showering substitute soap and shower gels for bath emollient washes and emollient shower gels.
3. Avoid putting the central heating too high as it can dry out the skin , place bowls of water to humidify room.
4. Apply lip balms to prevent the lips drying out.

Hope this helps protect your skin this winter and you should see the benefits. If you do suffer with severe skin disorders a trip to the pharmacist or GP may be in order.