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How to prevent acid reflux and treat heartburn

How to prevent acid reflux and treat heartburn

Updated: 21/12/2022

Heartburn is one of the most commonly experienced symptoms of acid reflux, affecting up to 25% of UK adults. Find out how to prevent acid reflux and effectively treat heartburn, below.

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10% off e-bikes for all Pharmica customers with E-Bikes Direct

10% off e-bikes for all Pharmica customers with E-Bikes Direct

Updated: 15/12/2022

We’ve partnered with our friends over at E-Bikes Direct to give Pharmica customers an exclusive discount off a brand new electric bike. Find out more and how to claim your discount here.

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3 min read
The complete guide to digestive health

The complete guide to digestive health

Updated: 03/11/2022

Tending to your digestive health is critical when striving to live a healthy life. Read how to give your digestive system everything it needs to function properly.

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16 min read
The truth about antidepressants, SSRIs and erectile dysfunction

The truth about antidepressants, SSRIs and erectile dysfunction

Updated: 26/10/2022

Why they’re linked and what can be done about it.

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10 min read
Xenical, Alli and orlistat - the differences

Xenical, Alli and orlistat - the differences

Updated: 26/10/2022

Here are some very similar weight loss pills. How are they different?

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8 min read
7 common questions about erectile dysfunction (ED), answered

7 common questions about erectile dysfunction (ED), answered

Updated: 26/10/2022

We answer the most commonly asked questions about erectile dysfunction and the associated treatments.

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11 min read
4 indoor asthma triggers and prevention tips from our experts

4 indoor asthma triggers and prevention tips from our experts

Updated: 26/10/2022

Learn about some of the most common indoor asthma triggers and how you can take more control of your asthma symptoms at home during the current national lockdown.

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8 min read
Hair loss: early signs, receding hairline and treatment options

Hair loss: early signs, receding hairline and treatment options

Updated: 26/10/2022

Male pattern baldness is an incredibly common condition, it is estimated to be experienced by more than two-thirds of men.

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10 min read
5 stretches to relieve neck and shoulder pain at home

5 stretches to relieve neck and shoulder pain at home

Updated: 26/10/2022

Our necks and shoulders are feeling the effects of changes to our daily routines since entering lockdown. Below, we explore some easy methods of soothing the pain.

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9 min read
What is nocturnal asthma, and why is asthma worse at night?

What is nocturnal asthma, and why is asthma worse at night?

Updated: 26/10/2022

With almost half of all asthma sufferers experiencing nighttime asthma at least once per week, this common condition can disrupt your night’s sleep and make you feel tired the following day. Thankfully there are multiple approaches to limit your symptoms.

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