QV Pharmacies

25/09/2021

Trust is an essential key to healthcare.

Pharmacist are our trusted source of knowledge advice and help.Happy World Pharmacist Day to all the pharmacist!!!

We appreciate you ❤️
Comment why you trust your pharmacist?

23/09/2021

Medicines to help regulate body functions like blood sugar should not be stopped without a doctor’s advice.Not taking your medications may result in disease progression and may also lead to other diseases such as heart failure,stroke and kidney damage.

16/09/2021

Whole grains are rich in vitamins,minerals and fiber compared to starchy foods. Whole grain foods have lower chances of raising blood sugar because the fibre slows digestion and absorption of carbohydrates.The fiber in whole grains help reduce cholesterol levels therefore lowering your chances of developing heart disease.Examples of whole grains are brown rice,bulgur,oats,barley and millet.

15/09/2021

It's just not a bad period. One woman in 10 of reproductive age has endometriosis. Lack of research and awareness may lead to many women living in severe pain, unable to work or socialize.



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10/09/2021

According to WHO 2019 reports, Zimbabwe has a su***de rate of 14.1 % and it is ranked the 34th highest su***de rate in the world and the fifth in Africa.

Today we join the world in raising awareness in preventing su***de.Let’s creat hope through action.

***deprevention ***deawarness ***depreventionday

10/09/2021

Invest in your health!

31/08/2021

Ultra-violet (UV) rays in sunlight can damage your eyes.Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses that block out 99% of UV light.

Be summer healthy ,come get your quality sunglasses 🕶.

26/08/2021

Shaking a baby may seem harmless but it is very dangerous. Shaking a baby causes a serious problem called shaken baby syndrome.This is because babies’ brains are born with delicate brains ,heavy heads and very weak neck muscles.Their neck muscles get stronger over their first four to five years.

Shaking babies may lead to :
✔️blindness
✔️brain damage
✔️brain swelling
✔️learning problems
✔️or even death

24/08/2021

Benefits of drinking water for your skin
✔️ Improves Skin Tone
✔️Prevents premature aging
✔️ Maintains Your pH Balance
✔️Reduces puffiness
✔️Prevents acne

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23/08/2021

Hypertension is currently the most prevalent cardiovascular disease in Zimbabwe.It is often called a silent killer because it may show no warning signs or symptoms.Because of this we are encouraging hypertension patients not to default or skip taking their medications.

People people people
We noticing with deep concern an increase in the number of people who are discontinuing their hypertension(BP) drugs
-mainly because of cost reasons.
-some say I only take when I feel a headache and know that my BP has raised
-others just say I don't like taking tablets
It is so unfortunate that when High blood pressure is destroying your internal organs you won't feel it, what we only see is the end result, you might think that you are OK but in the process destroying yourselves, even if you resume tablets, the damage you would have done cannot be corrected easily.
If you or your relative or your friend is taking chronic tablets please tell them to take every day, it is for the greater good

22/08/2021

5 ways to help relieve menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps also known as dysmenorrhea or period pains are throbbing,aching cramps that women get in their lower belly just before and during their period.Menstrual cramps happen when prostaglandins force the uterus to contract.

Dysmenorrhea or period pain maybe relieved by:
✔️Hydration-Drinking lots of water helps to ease bloating.
✔️Heating pads-these help to relieve pain
✔️Avoid caffeine it makes cramps worse
✔️Do light exercises
✔️Pain killer medications

Add more ways in the comment section to help a friend.

15/07/2021

Day 4
World Mask week is a movement to encourage sustained mask wearing to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.Together we can fight this!!

Join the movement on social media by sharing your favorite a photo in a mask and tag someone to say

To stay safe, 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥:
-Maintain distance
-Open windows
-Wash your hands 🧼 👐
-Avoid crowds
-Cover 👄, 👃 when 🤧