Pharmacy for Life Maroochy Waters

11/12/2025

Beat the Heat! 🌞

Hot days are here, and staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to protect your health. Dehydration and heat exhaustion can sneak up quickly — especially in kids, older adults, and anyone on medicines that affect fluid balance.

💧 Top tips to stay cool:
• Sip water regularly (don’t wait until you’re thirsty!)
• Avoid long periods in direct sun
• Check in on neighbours, friends and family
• Watch for early warning signs like dizziness, headache, dry mouth or fatigue

If you’re unsure whether any of your medicines increase heat-related risks, pop in and chat with our friendly team — we’re here to help you stay safe all summer long.

🌴 Stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of each other!
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28/11/2025

✈️ Stay Healthy on Your Next Adventure

A great holiday starts with great health. At Pharmacy for Life, we support travellers with personalised, practical care — helping you feel your best from take-off to touch-down.

💉 Travel Vaccinations

We offer destination-specific vaccines such as hepatitis A/B, typhoid, influenza and more to help protect you from preventable diseases.
Reference: Australian Government Department of Health — travel immunisation advice.

💊 Medication Packs

Travelling with regular medicines? Our tailored medication packs keep everything organised, safe and on schedule — even across changing time zones.

🩹 First Aid Kits

From minor cuts to blisters or headaches, our first aid kits contain essentials to handle common travel mishaps.

🌍 Personalised Travel Advice

We provide clear, practical guidance for your destination — from food and water safety to preventing infection, staying sun-smart and managing chronic health needs abroad.

🦠 Gut Health on the Go

Changes in food, water and routine can unsettle digestion. We can recommend probiotics, hydration strategies and safe eating practices to help keep your gut happy throughout your journey.

😴 Jet Lag Prevention

Shifting time zones can disrupt sleep and energy. We’ll help you prepare with evidence-based strategies, including timing of sleep, light exposure, hydration and appropriate use of certain medications where appropriate.

If you’re planning a getaway, pop in and speak with our friendly team — we’ll help you travel smarter, safer and healthier. 🌍✨

10/11/2025

🕊️ Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget 🕊️

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve, in defence of our freedom.

At Pharmacy for Life, we stand with our community in gratitude for their courage and sacrifice.
May the red poppies remind us of the price of peace and the strength of those who gave everything for it. ❤️

Lest we forget.

07/11/2025

☀️ SPF isn’t just for summer, it’s for every day.

Whether you're out for a walk, commuting, or just sitting by a sunny window, UV rays are working overtime.

However, SPF only works if you use it right! Here’s how to get the protection your skin deserves.🧴 👇

📍Need help choosing the right sunscreen for your skin type?

1. https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/about-sunscreen/sunscreen-faqs

29/10/2025

23/10/2025

Feeling stuck in a rut with your health or fitness goals? 🧠💪

It might be time for a Mindset Refresh with Sam Wood! 🙌

Discover simple but powerful ways to shift your thinking and create lasting change, without the suffering.

Tap the link below to read more and start showing up for yourself in a whole new way 🔗✨

https://independentpharmacies.com.au/latest-catalogue/a-better-you/

23/10/2025

Having diabetes means sick days need a little extra planning. It’s important to have a clear sick day management plan in place, including having these important contact numbers by your phone if you feel unwell or have any signs of illness.

🔗Read more about sick days here: https://www.ndss.com.au/living-with-diabetes/health-management/sick-days/

21/10/2025

⛑️ Be your own first responder ⛑️

Not every injury needs an ambulance - sometimes, the right first aid know-how is all you need. 🩹

Check out our A Better You article for simple tips on what you can do without calling an ambo, and feel confident handling life’s little emergencies. 💪

📖 Read more here: independentpharmacies.com.au/latest-catalogue/a-better-you

16/10/2025

🤧 Spring shouldn’t mean sneezes! 🌸

Take control of hayfever season with our simple tips to de-pollen your life and keep allergy symptoms at bay. 🌼

Read our A Better You article for easy ways to manage pollen allergies this spring - and breathe easier all season long. 🍃

📖 Find it here: independentpharmacies.com.au/latest-catalogue/a-better-you

11/10/2025

There are two types of people in this world: people who pick their nose and people who lie about it. 🫢 👃

Now we've got that out of the way, let's talk about what's really happening when you jam your fingers in your snoot. Cause let's be real, we know you do. 👀

Your nose contains cells that produce mucus (aka snot) that helps trap viruses, bacteria and dust before it enters your airways.

Essentially, snot is the MVP of your nose, working hard to reduce your risk of illness, inflammation and asthma.

When you pick your nose, you risk:
☝️ spreading the illness-causing germs that are stuck in your snot
☝️ pushing germs that are already stuck in your nose further into your body
☝️ leaving tiny cuts in your nasal tissue, which bacteria can get into and cause infection
☝️ damaging the delicate blood vessels in your nose, which can cause nose bleeds.

Already picked it, now what? Lower your fingers from your mouth, for starters. 🤮

Use a tissue to wipe up your boogers and be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after. This helps to remove any germs that might be lingering on your hands and fingers.

ℹ️ Sources: Healthline | ABC News