Health

3 Questions with Alive Pharmacist, Andy Murphy
health · men's health · pharmacy advice ·
We chat to Alive Pharmacy Warehouse pharmacist, Andy Murphy, about all things men's health.
Allergies vs. Cold
There are many shared symptoms between an allergy and the common cold. Deciphering the difference between the common symptoms can be difficult.
Allergy Prevention
Top easy eight tips for allergy prevention inside the home.
Asthma & Allergies
Asthma is a significant problem in Australia. We have a high number of people that suffer from asthma comparatively to other countries.
Bros don't let bros go at it alone
We all have men in our lives. There are ways you can help them and ways that they can help themselves. Too many men are dying young.  
Children's Eye Health
Increased technology use has increased children’s exposure to blue light, which increases the risk of macular degeneration.
Increase Your Christmas Fun NOT Your Sugar Level
We all treat ourselves to food and drinks that we wouldn’t eat regularly during other times of the year. For some of us overindulging in food and drinks can have serious health consequences. 
Keeping your bowel healthy
Our 1 to 8 tips for keeping your bowel healthy, including a recipe for tummy-friendly vanilla almond chia breakfast bowl.
OMG! Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are a crucial component of a healthy diet, especially for children. It...
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Bringing a new life into the world is an exciting time. It is important to...
Probiotic Power
No one wants an upset tummy over the Christmas period. Discovering the Power Probiotics could be your game changer this festive season. 
Pumping Iron
iron · vitamins ·
Iron is involved in various bodily functions so is an important mineral. Read more on how iron works in the body and how to best optimise your iron intake.
Relax & Refresh - Stress Control
We all go through periods of lacking energy and current world events have left a...
Serving Our Community

This painting was commissioned by Ruth Nona on behalf of Alive Pharmacy to acknowledge the importance of bush medicine to the Indigenous peoples of Cooktown. 
Summer Ready
More sun means we should all be focused on a sun care routine. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.
Supporting your immune system
Immunity is the hot topic today. With the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 virus, Australians...
The Main Spring Of Allergies
Spring is in the air! Along with pollen which for a lot of us triggers...
The Power Of Zinc
After iron, zinc is the most abundant trace mineral in your body and is fundamental to optimal health.
Vitamins At Work
We’ve all heard of vitamins, but do we really know when we should be taking...
Weight gain during COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 our lifestyle’s have changed due to restrictions and we are becoming less active in our daily lives. 
Young At Heart
A healthy, happy heart is what we should all be striving for. The human heart...