Landmark Achievement for Hei Hei Health Centre
Hei Hei Health Centre is proud to announce that we are now RNZCGP Cornerstone Accredited.
Read more about Landmark Achievement for Hei Hei Health Centre
Turmeric Compound Stimulates Brain Stem Cell Proliferation
A recent article in the Daily Mail Newspaper (26/09/2014) suggested that 'Eating a Curry a Day Helps Beat Dementia' which was too good a claim not to be investigated further.
Turmeric is an interesting herb. A member of the Ginger family, it is widely used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine and is used in many supplements. It contains a number of compounds that are known to be bio-active and are currently under intense investigation in the hope that they will be found to be useful for health.
Read more about Turmeric Compound Stimulates Brain Stem Cell Proliferation
Paracetamol in Pregnancy - Possible ADHD Link
A new study from Auckland has suggested a possible link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and the later development of ADHD.
This is consistent with findings in an earlier study in Denmark and has triggered a review of the status of Paracetamol in pregnancy by Medsafe, the government agency that licences medication for use in New Zealand.
The study is published in the PLOS One journal and is available free for public perusal.
Read more about Paracetamol in Pregnancy - Possible ADHD Link