Arc Pharmacy

Arc Pharmacy Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Arc Pharmacy, Pharmacy / Drugstore, Portholme Road, Selby.

Allergies 6 of 6QuizQ1. What is the minimum number of deaths each year that are attributed to indoor air pollution in ...
26/04/2022

Allergies 6 of 6

Quiz
Q1. What is the minimum number of deaths each year that are attributed to indoor air pollution in the UK?
A1. 9000.
Q2. How much higher are indoor air levels of pollutants than outdoor levels?
A2. 2-10 times.
Q3. Name the three main culprits for causing an allergic reaction in your home
A3. House dust mite, mould and pets.
Q4. Where would you find dust mites?
A4. Bedding, carpets, soft furnishings and clothing.
Q5. Name two ways to control house dust mites
A5. Remove all carpets and vacuum hard floors regularly, use allergen proof covers on bedding, damp wipe all surfaces, vacuum all upholstered furniture, wash stuffed toys above 60C, reduce humidity and use an allergen balm round each nostril.
Q6. Where can you find moulds in the home?
A6. In damp, musty conditions so in un-cleaned fridges, decaying food, on window frames, on the soil of house plants, in bathrooms and kitchens.
Q7. Name two ways to avoid moulds in the home
A7. Ventilate, close bathroom and kitchen doors when they are in use, do not dry damp clothes indoors, remove houseplants, clean mould from window frames, do not use humidifiers, paraffin heaters or bottled gas.
Q8. What causes pet allergies?
A8. Proteins in their saliva, urine or dander.
Q9. Name two ways to reduce exposure to animal dander in the home
A9. Keep pets outside, do not let them sleep on soft furnishings, wash pet bedding on a hot wash, use an air purifier.
Q10. What medication can help with allergy symptoms?
A10. Non-sedating antihistamines, antihistamine nasal sprays or eye drops, asthma inhalers.

Photo by JacLou / Pixabay License

Allergies 5 of 6QuizQ1. What is the minimum number of deaths each year that are attributed to indoor air pollution in ...
19/04/2022

Allergies 5 of 6

Quiz
Q1. What is the minimum number of deaths each year that are attributed to indoor air pollution in the UK?
Q2. How much higher are indoor air levels of pollutants than outdoor levels?
Q3. Name the three main culprits for causing an allergic reaction in your home
Q4. Where would you find dust mites?
Q5. Name two ways to control house dust mites
Q6. Where can you find moulds in the home?
Q7. Name two ways to avoid moulds in the home
Q8. What causes pet allergies?
Q9. Name two ways to reduce exposure to animal dander in the home
Q10. What medication can help with allergy symptoms?

Answers next week!

Photo by Nastya Gepp / Pixabay License

Allergies 4 of 6Pet AllergensHere are some allergen control measures that may help to reduce symptoms:• Keep pets outsid...
12/04/2022

Allergies 4 of 6

Pet Allergens

Here are some allergen control measures that may help to reduce symptoms:
• Keep pets outside if possible and always out of the bedroom
• Do not allow pets to sit or sleep on soft furnishings
• Wash pet bedding regularly on a hot wash
• Remove horse riding clothes before entering your home
• Use an air purifier to help reduce airborne allergens

Treatments

There are medications available from your local pharmacy that may help to alleviate your symptoms such as non-sedating antihistamine tablets, antihistamine nasal sprays, eye drops and in severe cases asthma inhalers.

Photo by Vizslafotozas / Pixabay License

Allergies 3 of 6MouldsMoulds flourish in damp environments and therefore one of the best ways to prevent their growth is...
05/04/2022

Allergies 3 of 6

Moulds

Moulds flourish in damp environments and therefore one of the best ways to prevent their growth is ventilation. Thorough cleaning of the kitchen, bathroom and utility room with subsequent ventilation will help prevent mould growth. Follow these instructions:
• Clean mould from window frames and dry any condensation.
• Do not let food decay. Clean and thoroughly dry your fridge
• Get rid of old foam pillows and mattresses
• Keep house plants to a minimum
• Do not use humidifiers
• Open windows and close internal doors when cooking, showering or bathing which helps prevent steam from entering other rooms.
• Do not hang wet clothes inside or over radiators.
• Avoid paraffin heaters and bottled gas

Photo by Gil Mo / Creative Commons – Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

Allergies 2 of 6What can you do to reduce the threat from house dust mites?Most efforts at controlling house dust mites ...
29/03/2022

Allergies 2 of 6

What can you do to reduce the threat from house dust mites?

Most efforts at controlling house dust mites should be aimed at areas of your home where you spend the majority of your time i.e. bedrooms and living areas. In the bedroom use allergen proof covers on all mattresses, duvets and pillow cases. All other bedding should be washed at 60c weekly.
If possible, remove all carpeting and vacuum regularly with a high filtration vacuum cleaner. Damp wipe all surfaces each week and use light washable cotton curtains so you can clean them frequently.
Vacuum all surfaces of upholstered furniture at least twice weekly. Washable stuffed toys should be cleaned at 60c frequently and non- washable ones should be put in the freezer for at least 12 hours.
Reduce the humidity in your home by increasing the ventilation and finally apply an effective allergen barrier balm around the edge of each of your nostrils to trap pollen or allergens and help prevent a reaction.

Photo by Gilles San Martin / Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic

How Food Affects Your Mood 6 of 6Quiz & AnswersQ1. What accounts for the highest burden of global disability?A1. Menta...
15/03/2022

How Food Affects Your Mood 6 of 6

Quiz & Answers

Q1. What accounts for the highest burden of global disability?
A1. Mental disorders, particularly depression.

Q2. At what age do half of mental illnesses first appear?
A2. Before the age of 14.

Q3. What does this lead to?
A3. Poor social, criminal and economic outcomes.

Q4. What does the latest data from the Global Burden of Disease Study tell us is the leading cause of early death?
A4. An unhealthy diet.

Q5. What have many observational studies across countries, cultures and age groups shown?
A5. Better quality diets reduce the risk of depression.

Q6. Does an unhealthy diet during pregnancy affect the unborn child?
A6. Yes, 3 large studies have shown that these children had higher levels of behaviour that are linked to mental disorders.

Q7. Does a child’s diet in early life affect their mental health?
A7. Yes, the research showed a link between diet and mental health.

Q8. Can a healthy diet prevent depression?
A8. Yes, the PREDIMED did suggest a Mediterranean diet could prevent new cases of depression, especially in those with diabetes.

Q9. Is a healthy diet as good as psychotherapy for reducing the risk of clinical depression in older adults suffering from some depressive symptoms?
A9. Yes dietary counselling was found to be just as effective as psychotherapy.

Q10. What is a healthy diet?
A10. Plant based foods, whole grains, nuts, fish and lean red meat and healthy fats with no sugary or fatty foods, snacks, junk food, take aways etc.

Photo by FotoshopTofs / Pixabay LIcense

How Food Affects Your Mood 5 of 6Healthy dietsThere are various healthy diets but what they all have in common is that t...
08/03/2022

How Food Affects Your Mood 5 of 6

Healthy diets

There are various healthy diets but what they all have in common is that they are based on the diets we ate pre the industrial revolution and consist of fresh, non-processed foods like plants, whole grains, nuts, fish, lean red meat and healthy fats.

Quiz

Q1. What accounts for the highest burden of global disability?
Q2. At what age do half of mental illnesses first appear?
Q3. What does this lead to?
Q4. What does the latest data from the Global Burden of Disease Study tell us is the leading cause of early death?
Q5. What have many observational studies across countries, cultures and age groups shown?
Q6. Does an unhealthy diet during pregnancy affect the unborn child?
Q7. Does a child’s diet in early life affect their mental health?
Q8. Can a healthy diet prevent depression?
Q9. Is a healthy diet as good as psychotherapy for reducing the risk of clinical depression in older adults suffering from some depressive symptoms?
Q10. What is a healthy diet?

Photo by PicJumbo / Pixabay LIcense

How Food Affects Your Mood 4 of 6Widespread inflammationResearchers now believe that depression is not just a brain diso...
01/03/2022

How Food Affects Your Mood 4 of 6

Widespread inflammation

Researchers now believe that depression is not just a brain disorder but rather a whole-body disorder with dysfunction of the immune system (long-term, low level inflammation) being a very important risk factor.

Systemic inflammation is a result of the many environmental stressors that are common in our lives - poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, overweight, lack of sleep, lack of vitamin D as well as stress. Many of these factors influence our gut microbiota (bugs in the gut), which in turn affects our immune system.

If we do not eat enough nutrient dense foods such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fish etc this can have a bad effect on our immune system, gene expression and gut microbiota - these are especially reliant on an adequate intake of fibre.

On the other hand, a diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars has a negative impact on our brain protein, neurotrophins, which protect the brain against oxidative stress and promote the growth of new brain cells.
Photo by Joenomias / Pixabay LIcense

How Food Affects Your Mood 3 of 6Pregnancy and Poor DietPoor diet, those high in processed foods, seem to have an effect...
22/02/2022

How Food Affects Your Mood 3 of 6

Pregnancy and Poor Diet

Poor diet, those high in processed foods, seem to have an effect right at the start of life. In a study of more than 20,000 mothers, it was shown that the children of mothers who ate an unhealthy diet during pregnancy, had higher levels of behaviours that are linked to mental disorders.

The researchers also saw that the diets of children in their first few years were associated with behavioural markers for mental health. This is consistent with animal experiments where feeding unhealthy diets to pregnant animals resulted in many changes to the brain and behaviour in the offspring. This is very important to understand if we want to prevent mental disorders in the first place.

Photo by Marjonhorn / Pixabay LIcense

Address

Portholme Road
Selby
YO84QH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:45am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:45am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441757212120

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Arc Pharmacy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Arc Pharmacy:

Shortcuts

Share

Category