Orrong Compounding Pharmacy & Naturopathic Clinic

We’re open over the coming holiday period but please take note of our reduced hours. All emails and texts will be responded to during opening hours. Thank you for your support and wishing you all a safe Easter break

Sleep-related melatonin use in healthy children
Irvin Janjua, MD and Ran D. Goldman, MD FRCPC

The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends 1 mg of melatonin in infants,
2.5 to 3 mg in older children, and 5 mg in adolescents. 8 The range in
children with special needs varies from 0.5 to 10 mg. 7 , 14 Melatonin should be given 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful Customers! We’ve had a great year and wish you all health and happiness in 2023! We’re open over the holiday period just with reduced hours, anything you need please text 0428179624 or email [email protected]

To our wonderful customers, please note on a select few days in November we need to close a little earlier due to ongoing staffing issues. We are working to resolve these as quickly as possible. We thank you for your ongoing support and understanding

Cerebral Palsy is close to our hearts as John's grandson, George, has this condition.
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Cerebral palsy is a very general term and affects every single person differently.
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It can be as severe as being wheel chair bound and completely non-verbal to barely noticing there's any motor impairment.
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In George's case affects his entire left side making it tricky to walk, run, use two hands together and requires a tonne of therapy to learn to do these simple tasks.
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If you see a family with a child with a disability it's okay to smile, ask questions and remember to be kind. Every single person is unique & different, sometimes it's just a little more obvious
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October is breast cancer awareness month. Sadly over 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with this disease this year alone and over 3000 will unfortunately lose their battle
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It's not all bad news, the survival rate has increased from 76% to 91% since 1994 thanks to research and new technologies
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The National Breast Cancer Foundation lists some great prevention tips (for things we can control) like
- reducing alcohol intake
- maintaining a healthy weight
- having children and breastfeeding
- keeping physically fit
- smoking
- checking your breasts regularly
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For more great tips or to learn more about breast cancer visit https://nbcf.org.au/

Super quick and easy detox water!
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Simply get fresh filtered water, with or without ice, and add lemon, cucumber slices, ginger and fresh mint leaves!
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Make a whole jug and keep topping up as desired throughout the day
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What are some natural ways to help with hay fever?
1. Fenugreek seed tea - 2/3 cups may help prevent irritation and congestion of nasal passages
2. Eat more ginger & garlic - natural anti-inflammatory & antibiotic properties
3. Eat local honey & honeycomb - this can decrease sensitivity to pollens but needs to be taken daily most of the year!
4. Add fish oil to your diet - for their anti-inflammatory properties
5. Nasal irrigation with a neti pot twice a day
6. Maintain a dust-free environment
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Today is R U OK day, a national day to bring awareness to beginning a simple conversation that could save a life.
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Ensure that you are in the right mind frame and ready to begin the conversation and then there are 4 simple steps
1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen with an open mind
3. Encourage Action
4. Check In
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The official R U OK website has wonderful resources on how to carry a conversation, what to do if you think someone is having trouble etc which is linked below.

https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

Finally Spring is here! This winter felt particularly long and cold!
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We are so ready for longer days, beautiful flowers and balmy nights. Some of us also will suffer from dreaded hay fever so just a reminder to begin using your preventative nasal sprays or pop in to see our naturopath John to see if there's anything else that may help you
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Weledas' beautiful baby range is a staple in our store! They have a complete range of nourishing baby care products with the Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash being a customer favourite.
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A perfectly gentle wash that doesn’t disturb baby skin’s natural balance formulated with beneficial ingredients like extract of calendula, this wash helps to gently lift dirt, leaving skin soft, hair easy to comb and baby’s own scent intact.
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Sweet almond oil makes baby’s skin feel moisturised, and the soft lather doesn’t sting baby’s eyes.
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No tears, no tugs, no roughness – just a clean, sweet-smelling, happy baby.
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Free from harsh chemicals and parabens
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Image from Weleda

We love our customers so much and we're so thankful for their kind words
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Without you all we couldn't do what we do, have such an amazing team and be lucky enough to work with family.
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Feeling blessed ☺️

Designed for women this harmonising blend of pure essential oils infused with Australian native botanicals. We certainly enjoying diffusing these oils in store.
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Essential Oil Blend of White Cypress, Nerolina, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Cinnamon Leaf, May Chang
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Blended and bottled in Australia
Australian Owned

Well this is a loaded question to be sure! Diets high in added sugar and sugar substitutes are associated with increased risks of certain health problems
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What are added sugars/sugar substitutes?
- high fructose corn syrup
- cane sugar
- artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin
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Too much sugar in someone's diet can lead to *
- energy crashes
- heart disease
- obesity
- sluggish immune function
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How fast or slow food elevates blood sugars is called its glycemic index. The best way to eat sugar is to pair with anything containing protein, fat or fibre, which slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.
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*2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5133084/

We love ginger tea, particularly with lemon and honey, yum!
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Here are some of the potential benefits:
May provide relief from motion sickness. ...
May alleviate nausea from morning sickness or chemotherapy. ...
May help manage blood pressure and support heart health. ...
May help manage weight and blood sugar levels. ...
May relieve pain and inflammation. ...
May have cancer-fighting properties.
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info from healthline.com

There are many reasons you made need a compounding pharmacy:
- The medication you take has been discontinued
- You can't swallow capsules and need a liquid made
- A special formulation for a pet or child
- You require a different dose
- You're allergic to an ingredient like gluten, lactose, colours, fillers etc
- you need a topical application for a non commercially available medication
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If you'd like to enquire more about our services or how we can possibly help make life a little easier simply call or email one of our friendly compounding pharmacists!

We are open! Kindly text or email orders 0428179624 or [email protected]

Gorgeous crystal bottles are in store now. Available in 6 different styles each with a specific purpose:

Green Fluorite: balance, order, invigoration
Rose Quartz: calming, healing, love
Black Obsidian: protector from negativity, strength
Clear Quartz: positivity, clarity, amplifier
Citrine: joy, optimism, positivity
Amethyst: intuition, creativity, calmness
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Fill them with water and let the crystals do their work

One of our faves in store the sweet citrus & fruity blossoms by Moss St Candles. We can dream of spring weather in the dead of winter!
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Shop the Blood Orange Bundle

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This! Always find the way. One of our favourite sayings 'I see only the objective the obstacles must give way' - Bob Proctor

In honour of national diabetes week we're reminding you to check your sugar levels
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Normal blood glucose levels are between 4.0-7.8mmol/L - but you should speak to your doctor about your individual target ranges
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When should you check your levels?
This depends on each individual but possible times to check are
1. Before breakfast (fasting)
2. Before lunch/dinner
3. Two hours after a meal
4. Before bed
5. Before rigours exercise
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Remember to record your readings in a diary so you can have a good history of blood sugar levels to discuss with your doctor.
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not medical advice only opinion
RG: diabetesaustralia.com.au

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Ok this is one of our favourite brands! Everything is divine from them but this serum has to be the greatest!
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Vitamin C is a natural skincare brightening ingredient. It will illuminate the skin and leave it glowing.

RP: RohrRemedy

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skincare

Goodness me, self-care is something we all need to get better at.
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One of the biggest hurdles after finding the time is not feeling guilty about spending the time on yourself.
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Taking time for yourself, filling your cup, allows you to be a better partner/parent/friend so try and remember that when you're in the moment.
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We offer a complete range of non-toxic skin care and hair care products in store.
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If you're looking for products without oestrogen disruptors, toxic chemicals, phthalates etc ask one of our friendly staff today!
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John and his family have been using these products for more than 20 years! That's right the SAME shampoo for 20 years!
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We specialise in helping patients get the most from their medicines.
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There are numerous reasons you may need something compounded. Perhaps the medication has been discontinued, you're unable to tolerate the taste, the dosage is too large, you're unable to swallow medications, it could be for your child or a four-legged friend!
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On of our compounding pharmacists can work with your prescriber to find the right solutions for you.
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We're well into winter (brrrrr) and unless you're lucky enough to be jetting off to Europe you're Vitamin D levels may start looking a bit low!⁠
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Sure there are a tonne of supplements you can take (ensure to have them with a fatty meal to aid absorption) but Hippocrates said 'let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food' so here are the best food sources of Vitamin D⁠
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1. Salmon (try get wild Atlantic caught) ⁠
2. Sardines (we love the GoodFish brand)⁠
3. Cod Liver oil ⁠
4. Canned Tuna (we love GoodFish brand) ⁠
5. Egg Yolks (organic & grass fed best)⁠
6. Mushrooms⁠
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source:Healthline