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Escape Your Chair

More than half of those who are working from home as a result of Covid-19 restrictions estimate they are sitting down for an average of two hours and 40 minutes longer per day, a new survey has found. The survey which was commissioned by the Irish Heart Foundation is warning of the dangers of sitting […]

Clarins Big Beauty Event

Don’t miss the Clarins Big Beauty Event in Haven Pharmacy Hollys Ennis from 17th September to 3rd October! Your choice of 3 FREE Beauty Treats when you buy two Clarins products, one to be a moisturiser or serum. But that’s not all… Haven Rewards customers will receive DOUBLE POINTS on all Clarins purchases throughout the […]

Vichy Free Gift Event

Vichy Anti Aging Gift With Purchase This month, Haven Pharmacy Burkes Macroom have some great skincare promotions instore. First up is Vichy’s Expert Ageing Kit. This fantastic 4-step exper aging kit is absolutley FREE when you purchase two Vichy products, one to be a facial moisturiser. Call in to Marie or Anna today for expert […]

Are you suffering from Maskne?

Are you suffering from breakouts from wearing a mask daily? You may be experiencing Mask Acne, or “Maskne” Wearing a mask is mandatory in all shops and public areas to help against the fight of Covid-19, but how can we fight what’s happening under the mask – skin irritation and “maskne” What is “Maskne”? The […]

Now is the time to book your Flu Vaccine

As we prepare for the winter season amid the Covid-19 pandemic, now is the time to think about pre-booking your flu vaccine with your GP or Pharmacist. The HSE have confirmed that the flu vaccine for at-risk groups will be available from the end of September 2020. The Nasal Flu Vaccine for Children will be […]

Children’s Fever Advice

Your child can get a slightly raised temperature from the simplest things. But how do you know if they really have a fever? Here is some advice on how to look after your little one when they’re running a temperature It’s not unusual for children to get a mild fever. So it’s good to feel […]

Tips for Fussy Eaters

Our nutritional demands are never greater than during the phases of life in which we are growing. Newborn babies, toddlers, children and teenagers going through a ‘growth spurt’ have incredibly high rates of growth which need to be matched with diets that are rich in nutrients to support this growth and supplements can be a […]

Why is Folic Acid important?

Research shows that half of pregnancies are unplanned, so if there is any possibility you could become pregnant it’s important you take a folic acid supplement every day What is Folic Acid? Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin that we can get from our food (called folates) or from supplements or foods that have […]

Covid-19: Face Coverings

A cloth face covering is a material you wear that covers the nose and mouth. Wearing a cloth face covering is recommended in situations where it is difficult to practice social distancing, for example, in shops or on busy public transport. Wearing of cloth face coverings may help prevent people who do not know they […]

Covid-19: First Aid in the Home

With everyone staying at home these days including Grandparents ‘cocooning’, Mum or Dad working from home, Children being home schooled & Toddlers out of crèche,  it is advisable to keep a First Aid Kit in a convenient location at home, easy to access when dealing with minor injuries. Here’s a list of the recommended first […]