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24/09/2025

Wow😍 The new Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion has landed in our pharmacy! ⭐Pop in and try it for yourself — you’ll love the flawless finish! 💕

20/09/2025

💊 Beyond Penicillin: The Antibiotic Revolution Continues 🌍🔬
When Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it changed the world — but it was only the beginning.
In the 1940s and beyond, scientists discovered a whole arsenal of antibiotics that could target deadly bacteria penicillin couldn't touch.

One of the most important? Streptomycin.

🧬 THE FIRST CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS
In 1943, microbiologist Selman Waksman and his team at Rutgers University discovered streptomycin — the first effective treatment for tuberculosis (TB).

Before that, TB was one of the world's leading causes of death. Sanatoriums were filled with patients who had no cure. Streptomycin changed everything.

Waksman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1952, and the golden age of antibiotic discovery began.

💥 OTHER GAME-CHANGING ANTIBIOTICS THAT FOLLOWED:
🧪 Tetracycline – Broad-spectrum antibiotic, used for acne & respiratory infections
💊 Erythromycin – Penicillin alternative for people with allergies
🦠 Vancomycin – Life-saving for MRSA and resistant infections
💉 Rifampin – Crucial for TB and leprosy
💊 Ciprofloxacin – Powerful for urinary and gastrointestinal infections

⚠️ WHY IT STILL MATTERS
Antibiotics have saved hundreds of millions of lives, from battlefield wounds to childhood infections.
But today, antibiotic resistance is rising — fast.

Overuse and misuse have created "superbugs" that modern antibiotics struggle to kill.
💡 The future depends on how wisely we use these powerful tools.

Penicillin opened the door.
Streptomycin—and the discoveries that followed—turned it into a medical revolution.

14/09/2025

🦠 Discovery of Probiotics & Prebiotics – How Feeding Your Gut Changed Medicine
Today we hear about probiotics everywhere—from yogurt to skincare. But the science behind them started over 100 years ago.

In 1907, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Élie Metchnikoff noticed something unusual:
People in rural Bulgaria who ate a lot of fermented dairy (like yogurt) lived longer, healthier lives.

His theory? Certain “friendly bacteria” in fermented foods could improve digestion, immunity, and even delay aging.
He called them “probiotics” — meaning “for life.”

🧫 What Are Probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when consumed in the right amounts, support health—especially in your gut.

They can:
✔️ Improve digestion
✔️ Balance the immune system
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Even influence mood (thanks to the gut-brain axis)

You’ll find them in:
🥛 Yogurt | 🥬 Kimchi | 🧃 Kefir | 🥒 Sauerkraut | 🧄 Fermented garlic

🌱 What Are Prebiotics?
Prebiotics were discovered much later—in the 1990s.
They’re not bacteria—but plant fibers that feed your good gut bacteria.

Found in:
🍌 Bananas | 🧅 Onions | 🌾 Oats | 🧄 Garlic | 🍠 Sweet potatoes

💡 Why It Matters
Together, probiotics + prebiotics help build a healthier gut microbiome.
And your gut affects much more than digestion—it’s linked to:

🧠 Brain health
💪 Immunity
⚖️ Weight balance
😌 Stress & mood
🦠 Inflammation

Your gut is a living system. Probiotics are the builders. Prebiotics are the fuel.
Support both—and you support your whole body.

06/09/2025

🥚❓ What do hundreds of millions of chicken eggs have to do with saving lives every year?

Surprisingly… they’re the starting point for the flu vaccine! 💉✨

The very first flu vaccine was developed in the 1940s, during World War II, to protect soldiers from outbreaks. It was a breakthrough—finally, a way to fight back against one of history’s deadliest infections. 🌍

But here’s the twist: the flu virus is a master of disguise. It mutates and changes shape constantly, which means the vaccine must be recreated every single year.

🔬 How it’s made today:
1️⃣ Global Tracking 🌍 – Scientists in over 100 countries monitor flu strains year-round.
2️⃣ Prediction 📊 – Twice a year, the WHO predicts which strains will be most dangerous for the coming season.
3️⃣ Vaccine Creation 🥚 – The chosen strains are grown (often in chicken eggs or cell cultures), then weakened or inactivated.
4️⃣ Distribution 🚚 – Millions of doses are prepared before flu season hits.

💡 Why it matters:

Prevents serious illness, hospitalizations, and deaths every winter

Protects the most vulnerable (elderly, children, and those with chronic conditions)

Even if not a perfect match, the flu shot still reduces severity of illness

From eggs to needles, from the 1940s to today, the flu vaccine is a yearly race against evolution—and a reminder of science in action. 🌍❤️

05/09/2025

We took a little break from work… turns out we’d be terrible at keeping a straight face on The Traitors 🤣

30/08/2025

🧬 The Discovery of Hormones – Unlocking the Body’s Chemical Messages 💌
Before the 1900s, doctors believed body functions were controlled entirely by nerves and organs.
But there was something else—a hidden messaging system at play.

Then came a discovery that transformed how we understand the body: hormones.

🕰️ HOW IT ALL STARTED
The term “hormone” was coined in 1905 by British physiologist Ernest Starling.

He and colleague William Bayliss had discovered that the intestines released a chemical (secretin) into the bloodstream — triggering digestive activity without any nerve involvement.

This was the beginning of endocrinology — the science of hormones.

⚖️ ESTROGEN & TESTOSTERONE: THE ICONIC HORMONES
In the 1920s–1930s, scientists isolated the s*x hormones:

💃 Estrogen: Produced mainly in ovaries, regulates menstrual cycles, reproductive health, bone density, and even brain mood.

🕺 Testosterone: Produced primarily in te**es, regulates muscle growth, libido, energy, and male s*xual development.

These discoveries helped shape modern treatments for:
✔️ Hormonal imbalance
✔️ Menopause and fertility
✔️ PCOS, low testosterone
✔️ Gender-affirming therapy
✔️ Birth control and more

🧠 FUN FACT
Estrogen was first extracted from thousands of liters of pregnant mare urine in the 1930s.
Testosterone was first synthesized in 1935, earning it the nickname “the molecule of masculinity.”

🌍 WHY IT MATTERS
Hormones don’t just control reproduction — they influence growth, metabolism, mood, immunity, stress, sleep, and aging.

They’re tiny messengers with massive impact.
And their discovery opened the door to treatments that have improved — and saved — millions of lives.

23/08/2025

🧬 DISCOVERY
The Gut Microbiome – Your Hidden Superorgan 🦠
Did you know your gut is one of the most mysterious and powerful ecosystems on Earth—inside YOU?

For years, it was just “the digestion tube.” But in the last 20 years, science flipped the script.

🌍 A REVOLUTION IN YOUR GUT
Researchers uncovered a biological galaxy: the gut microbiome—trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi & more. It's shaping how we think about health.

Before 2000, we had no clue it could:

Influence mental health

Shape the immune system

Affect weight, inflammation, and even chronic disease

Then came the Human Microbiome Project (2007)—a scientific game-changer.

🤯 GUT FACTS THAT WOW
🔸 You’re more microbe than human
🔸 Your gut makes 95% of your serotonin
🔸 It “remembers” antibiotics & infections
🔸 You share microbes with your dog 🐾
🔸 Babies born vaginally have more diverse microbiomes

💡 WHY IT MATTERS
An unhealthy gut has been linked to:

Depression & anxiety

Obesity & diabetes

Autoimmune issues

Eczema, rosacea & even neurodegenerative diseases

🛠️ HOW TO HELP YOUR GUT
🌿 Eat prebiotics (garlic, onions, oats, bananas)
🦠 Add probiotics (yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut)
🍫 Yes—dark chocolate feeds good bacteria
💧 Hydrate, move, sleep & stress less
🚫 Use antibiotics only when needed

🔬 THE FUTURE IS MICROSCOPIC
One day, rebalancing your gut could treat depression, autism, or even cancer.

Still think your gut is just for food?

19/08/2025

Back-to-School Skin Toolkit
📚 First day nerves and breakouts go hand in hand — but not this year!
🧼 Effaclar Duo(+) is your teen’s go-to for:
✨ Spot reduction
✨ Pore refining
✨ Red mark fading
✨ Lightweight hydration

🩹 Add Effaclar Pimple Patches or Effaclar AI for targeted, fast-acting spot control — ideal for overnight action or big days at school.

💥 Dermatologist-loved, teen-approved.

🛍 Bundle both in-store this week — just ask our skincare team 💛

💬 Tag someone who’s starting school and needs this set!

17/08/2025

💤 Better Bedtimes = Brighter Mornings!
🌙 Novomins Kids Night-Time Gummies – Raspberry Flavour

📢 Back-to-school routines just got easier with Novomins Kids Night-Time Gummies 🍓
Say goodbye to restless evenings and hello to peaceful sleep!
🌿 With natural ingredients like chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, and vitamin B6, these raspberry-flavoured gummies help relax and support a calm bedtime routine – without any nasties.

✅ Sugar-free
✅ Gelatin-free
✅ No artificial flavours or colours
✅ Suitable for children aged 4+

👩‍👧 Parents love the peace. Kids love the taste.
📚 Perfect for getting back into school rhythm!

Do your kids struggle with bedtime during school season? Let us know 👇

16/08/2025

💓 Blood Pressure Measurement – The Silent Life Saver 🩺
High blood pressure can quietly damage your heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes—without a single symptom.
But how do we detect something we can’t see or feel?

The answer came in 1896, when Italian physician Scipione Riva-Rocci invented the sphygmomanometer—a cuff, a bulb, and a mercury column. It allowed doctors to measure systolic pressure (when your heart beats).

In 1905, Russian doctor Nikolai Korotkoff introduced a second breakthrough: using a stethoscope to hear blood flow and measure diastolic pressure (between beats).
Together, they gave us the familiar "120 over 80."

🩸 Why It Matters
Hypertension is called the “silent killer” because it often shows no symptoms—yet increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and more.

🔸 Normal:

15/08/2025

Friday Feels: Give Your Hair a Little LUNA Love ✨
After a summer of sun, sea, sweat, and styling — your hair deserves a reset 🌊☀️💆‍♀️

LUNA Haircare is powered by hero ingredients trusted by stylists and backed by science. Each formula is carefully crafted with high-performance botanicals, vitamins, and antioxidants designed to transform tired tresses.

🌿 What’s inside?
• Lavender Herb Oil – strengthens and soothes
• Keratin – smooths and adds shine
• Avocado Oil – helps prevent breakage
• Sunflower Seed Extract – promotes healthy growth
• Evening Primrose Oil – protects against heat and UV damage

💡 Results: Softer, smoother, stronger hair — from root to tip.
👩‍🦰 Perfect for: Dry, coloured, or heat-styled hair in need of some TLC.

📍 Available now in-store – support Irish, support your scalp 💚

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Cornmarket
Ballinrobe
CO.MAYO

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Monday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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