** NEW Westlab Reviving Epsom Salt ** Westlab Reviving Epsom Salt is a soothing and detoxifying salt that is used to help relax tired and aching muscles. It is pure, pharmaceutical grade standard and is excellent when used after sports and exercise, making it the perfect product for sports and fitness enthusiasts or anyone with aching muscles. The tried and tested mineral compound of magnesium sulphate helps detoxify and relax the muscles and is used widely as a proven treatment in medicine and healthcare for a wide variety of applications. It has long been a bathroom staple used by professional athletes and trainers, and is now fast becoming a celebrity secret to help maintain a slim, healthy looking figure. To use the Westlab Reviving Epsom Salt, dissolve in a warm bath of 37 - 39°C. Relax and soak for 20 minutes. For general skin health and wellbeing add ½ - 1 cup (approx. 100g - 250g) to your bath. To help soften and soothe dry, itchy skin use 2 - 4 cups (500g - 1Kg). Find the Westlab Reviving Epsom Salt and other Westlab products in your local pharmacy today!

** NEW Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Salt ** Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Salt is used to soften and soothe dry, itchy skin. It supports natural skin healing and is suitable for use on skin prone to eczema, acne and psoriasis. While being naturally rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium, Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Salt supports natural skin healing and can be used as a bath soak, a body scrub, shampoo, for foot soaking and as a skin treatment. Westlab are the UK's leading mineral bath salt experts, trusted to source only high quality, genuine Dead Sea Salt, which is unrefined and cleaned in a natural, chemical-free way ensuring a truly high grade, natural product. The salts contain absolutely no additives, just pure natural goodness in high quantities! To use the Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Salt, dissolve in a warm bath of 37 - 39°C. Relax and soak for 20 minutes. For general skin health and wellbeing add ½ - 1 cup (approx. 100g - 250g) to your bath. To help soften and soothe dry, itchy skin use 2 - 4 cups (500g - 1Kg). Find the Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Salt and other Westlab products in your local pharmacy today!

** NEW Westlab Cleansing Himalayan Salt ** Westlab Cleansing Himalayan Salt is used for radiant, healthy looking skin. Naturally rich in an impressive 84 minerals including magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium, these salts are 100% pure and natural. Westlab harvest the highest quality Himalayan salt crystals, known for their detoxifying properties and their pretty pink colour. These cleansing Himalayan salts are also an excellent natural detoxifier for the body! This natural body cleanser can be used as a bath soak, a body scrub, shampoo, for skincare and for DIY beauty - find all the Westlab products in your local pharmacy today!

** NEW Westlab Recover made of Epsom Salts ** Westlab Recover is a new 1kg bag of Epsom salts with white willow and eucalyptus that helps to soothe tired, aching, overworked muscles. Ingredients include magnesium that assists muscle recovery, essential oils that revive the body and mind and arnica that soothes daily aches and pains. Westlab Recover is also 100% Vegan, 100% Natural & 100% Cruelty free. “Even the most active lifestyles need time out to rest, relax and replenish” – add 2 – 3 handfuls of salt to warm water to create a fragrant, mineral infused bath and emerge revived and ready to go with Westlab Recover! Westlab Recover is available now at your local pharmacy!

** NEW Westlab Sleep made of Epsom and Dead Sea Salts ** This new 1kg bag of Epsom & dead sea salts with lavender & jasmine helps users to drift into a peaceful night’s sleep. Ingredients include magnesium that relaxes the body and mind, essential oils that calm and soothe and valerian that promotes peaceful sleep. Westlab Sleep is also 100% Vegan, 100% Natural & 100% Cruelty free. “A bathing ritual before bed can help signal to the body that it’s time to sleep, and prepare the mind for a peaceful night ahead” – add 2 – 3 handfuls of salt to warm water to create a fragrant, mineral infused bath and emerge feeling ready for a deep, restorative night’s sleep with Westlab Sleep! Available now at your local pharmacy.

** NEW Westlab Mindful made of Epsom and Himalayan Salts ** The new 1kg bag of Epsom and Himalayan salts with Frankincense & Bergamot helps to restore calm and serenity amidst modern life. Ingredients include Magnesium that relaxes the body and mind, essential oils for clarity of mind and CBD (Cannabidiol) that promotes tranquillity. Westlab Mindful is also 100% Vegan, 100% Natural & 100% Cruelty free. “Step into a moment of peace and tranquillity” with Westlab Mindful by simply adding 2 – 3 handfuls of salt to warm water to create a fragrant, mineral infused bath and emerge feeling centred, calm and relaxed. Westlab Mindful is available now at your local pharmacy!

** NEW Westlab Cleanse made of Epsom and Himalayan Salts ** This new Westlab 1kg bag of Epsom and Himalayan salts with lemongrass and pink grapefruit helps to refresh and cleanse the body and mind. Ingredients include Himalayan salt which is the purest salt on earth, essential oils for skin radiance and seaweed extracts that naturally cleanse the body. Westlab Cleanse is also 100% Vegan, 100% Natural & 100% Cruelty free. “Take time out to cleanse and replenish from modern life” with Westlab Cleanse – add 2 – 3 handfuls of salt to warm water to create a fragrant, mineral infused bath and emerge feeling cleansed and revitalized! Pick up the Westlab Cleanse 1kg bag from your local pharmacy.

** Pharmacare Distribution Ltd now an Official Westlab Distributor ** Pharmacare Distribution Ltd are delighted to announce that that we are now official distributors for Westlab Salts in the Republic of Ireland. Westlab’s mission is to make high quality magnesium-rich salts accessible and affordable to all while also providing their customers with 100% natural, 100% Vegan and 100% cruelty free products. What are Epsom Salts? “Epsom Salt a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulphate. Long known as a natural remedy for a number of ailments, Epsom salt has numerous health benefits as well as many beauty, household, and gardening-related uses”. What are some benefits of Epsom Salt? • Readily absorbed through the skin • Can soothe the body, mind, and soul • Can cure skin problems • Soothes back pain and aching limbs • Relieves pain and muscle cramps • Heals cuts • Treats colds and congestion • Draws toxins from the body • Eases stress and stress-related problems • Helps muscles and nerves function properly • Helps prevent hardening of arteries and blood clots • Makes insulin more effective • Relieves constipation

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Heel Spurs – What are they, what are the symptoms, what are the causes and how can I treat them? What is a Heel Spur? “Heel spurs is also known as calcaneal spur. It is a bony protrusion projecting from the back or underside of the heel that often makes walking painful.” What are the symptoms of Heel spurs? - Pain around the spur. - Intense pain when waking up in the morning. - Not able to wear weights. - Running or walking can increment the pain. What causes Heel spurs? - Excessive stress to the heel bone. - Running on hard surfaces. - Being overweight. - Wearing poor fitting shoes. How can you treat Heel spurs? - Cortisone Injections (If pain is unbearable). - Anti-inflammatory medications - Stretching exercises - Orthotics such as heel cups or insoles. Check out the Silicone Heel Pads from Deramed that can be used to help treat Heel Spurs – available now at your local pharmacy!

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Ever wondered what Metatarsalgia is and how it can be treated? What is Metatarsalgia? “Metatarsalgia is a painful condition that affects the ball of the foot.” What are the symptoms of Metatarsalgia? - Pain at the metatarsal bones - Worsened pain while walking or running. What causes Metatarsalgia? - Too much pressure on the metatarsal area. - Wearing high heels. - An unbalanced walk due to other injuries. How can you treat Metatarsalgia? - OTC products such as pads and insoles. - Anti-inflammatory medication - Choosing better shoes, such as low-heeled over high-heeled shoes. Check out our range of OTC foot products from Deramed that can be used to help treat Metatarsalgia – available now at your local pharmacy!

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Recently, we held our training evenings in Cork and Dublin that covered Summer Footcare, Heart Health and Infant First Aid. We would like to thank everyone that attended our events - here are some pictures of the Dublin event that was held in the Green Isle Hotel Conference & Leisure !

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Recently, we held our training evenings in Cork and Dublin that covered Summer Footcare, Heart Health and Infant First Aid. We would like to thank everyone that attended our events - here are some pictures of the Cork event held in Páirc Uí Chaoimh!