Melissa General Naturopathic Practitioner

27/08/2025

An amazing herb with more benefits than those listed here. Let me know if you need me to order some for you

23/08/2025

I use this arm method with my clients.

15/08/2025

My new job

Meet Melissa!

We’re excited to introduce Melissa, our new Head of Retail at Life Pharmacy Orewa.

Melissa is a qualified Naturopath who brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for natural health. You’ll find her in-store Monday–Thursday, ready to offer mini-consultations on the shop floor to support your wellbeing journey.

Come say hi next time you’re in – she can’t wait to meet you. 💚

02/08/2025

"The name "Down" has nothing to do with delays, predispositions, or the prognosis of the syndrome; it simply honors a doctor with extraordinary sensitivity and compassion."

🔰 DOWN SYNDROME owes its name to JOHN LANGDON DOWN, a British physician who was the first to classify the condition in 1866. John Langdon Down began his career as the chief medical officer at Earlswood, an institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Before working at Earlswood, John Langdon Down had no prior experience caring for individuals with such disabilities. However, something about them deeply intrigued him. He recognized their value and humanity during a time when many others did not. He genuinely enjoyed spending time with his patients and was outraged by how they were treated: corporal punishment was common, hygiene was poor, mortality rates were high, and there was little in their lives that was pleasant or meaningful.

Dr. John Langdon Down pushed for change. He hired new staff and demanded proper care and hygiene. He prohibited corporal punishment and introduced crafts and hobbies for his patients.

He also took beautiful portraits of his patients, dressing them in their finest clothes and posing them in flattering ways. This collection of over 200 photographs supported his clinical description of Down syndrome, highlighting the physical characteristics he observed alongside other clinical findings.

In 1868, he purchased a large mansion to house individuals with Down syndrome. Rather than using it as an "institution," he ensured that the mansion adhered to the highest standards of comfort and hygiene. Everyone brought there received private education. They were taught horseback riding, gardening, and crafts, and were provided with creative spaces. Dr. Down even had a small theater built as an annex to the mansion.

The mansion was named Normansfield and still stands today in the United Kingdom. It is now called The Langdon Down Center and Normansfield Theater.

The name "Down" has nothing to do with delays, predispositions, or the prognosis of the syndrome; it simply honors a doctor with extraordinary sensitivity and compassion.
Credits: Biblioteca Popular "Cultura y Progreso"

02/08/2025

This is a good reminder. Not just Doctors but all of us.

Antibiotics are becoming less effective against common infections due to overuse & misuse.

Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

13/04/2025

Have a good day
😊 💛 🌞 💋 🤗

12/04/2025

I really do feel blessed when a customer gives a gift to say thank you

Nice wine 😘

12/04/2025

I'm feel blessed when a customer thanks myself and my team for great service and advice.

10/04/2025

After months of on again, off again searching.

I have found a nice incense holder.

10/04/2025

After months of on again off again searching.

I have found a nice incense holder.

04/04/2025

Purple sky

04/04/2025

A purple sky?? 😲🤷‍♀️