It's back to School time!

Calanna Pharmacy have a variety of products that we personally recommend to see the new school year through, and make it a healthy 2011.  It's this time of year when our children can bring home not only their empty lunch box, or homework but nasty little critters that make their heads itch like crazy - Head Lice.  To combat head lice, we have our own naturally formulated head lice products, which come in one handy and affordable pack including a FREE lice removal comb, which are made locally to treat each step of the head lice removal process.  If you would like more information on head lice, be sure to read the online newsletter located on our website - set to come out in February!

Don't forget we have our FREE 'Back to School' checklist which lists a number of handy tips for parents - things to have on hand at home for the school year.  

Every child wants something NEW for school, so we suggest you don't over look our funky stainless steel water bottles.  These bottles come in all sorts of wonderful colours and patterns, and are a great gift for the whole family - they will last for years!

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We wish everyone a safe and wonderful weekend!

Amazing images of the devastating Queensland floods - thanks to the ABC

http://www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm  
(there is a black line which can be moved from right to left - to show the after effects of the flooding)


When looking at these images, it's hard not to imagine the heartache of the families, who have lost so much.  What brings such light to our minds is the COMMUNITY spirit, well done.  We are in awe of your amazing spirit and compassion for your neighbors, friends, and families.


Our thoughts are also with those families in regional Victoria who are also going through the same devastation.  


Calanna Pharmacy is putting on a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser in Townsville to help raise funds for the 'Premier's Flood Appeal'.  Please come along if you can.  


Where:   Calanna Pharmacy Kirwan - 36 Thuringowa Drive
When:    Saturday 22nd January, 2011
Time:      8am - 11am


*All funds raised go directly to the Flood Appeal* 

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Health Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is a non-aerobic method of exercising that lengthens & strengthens all the major muscle groups in the body.  Pilates requires concentration in finding a centre point to control body through movement.  Each exercise has a prescribed placement rhythm and breathing pattern.  There are different levels in pilates, and as you progress the more benefits you accomplish.


When you exercise the art of Pilates, you will discover that muscles are never worked to exhaustion, so there is no stress on joints just intense concentration.  Generally, you go through a series of exercise sequences that are performed in low repetitions, usually 5 - 10 times over a session of an hour or an hour and a half.


Pilates is taught on an individual basis, and this will suit everybody from elite athletes, to people with limited mobility, pregnant women and people with low fitness levels.  Now lets look at some of the benefits;
- Improved muscle strength and tone
- Increased flexibility and strength of the abdominals and back (core strength)
- Increased posture and rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances
- Increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing
- Improved concentration
- Increased body awareness
- Stress management and relaxation


So give it a go, you'll find a Pilates Studio near you.

www.calannapharmacy.com.au

Brisbane in Flood, Queensland Australia

Wedding Bells are still ringing!

CONGRATULATIONS to one of our own team members, Janelle.  Janelle married the love of her life Zane, yesterday (08.01.2011), on the Cairns Marina in a beautiful modern nautical setting followed by a lavish cocktail party.  The Calanna Clan wish you both a wonderful life together, full of love & happiness with much laughter!  Have a safe Honeymoon, and we'll see you in a few weeks!

Enrich each other with love's strength