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Lygon Everyday Chemist
473-475 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, VIC, 3057
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Updated May 2026Many people think vaccines are just for children - but in reality, many adults in Australia may be eligible for important vaccines at no charge through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) an...
Why Some Diseases Are Returning - and the Vaccines You May Be Eligible for at No...
For many people, being diagnosed with sleep apnoea is a turning point.Some patients feel relieved they finally have an answer for: constant fatigue loud snoring poor concentration morning headaches waking ...
Diagnosed With Sleep Apnoea? What Happens Next?
A 2026 guide for Brunswick East, Carlton North and our surrounding communityOne of the most common questions we hear at Lygon Everyday Chemist is:“Which vaccinations can I get at no charge from my local pharm...
What Vaccinations Can I Get at No Charge at My Local Pharmacy?
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick East If you’re taking medication for anxiety, low mood or ADHD - first of all, well done. Getting help is strength. Medication can be life-c...
Medication Is Powerful. But It's Not the Whole Plan.
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastCalcium is essential for strong bones, muscle function, nerve signalling and heart rhythm. But when it comes to calcium, more is not ...
Best Calcium Foods and Supplements: Finding the Goldilocks Zone for Bone Health
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastFlu vaccines are now available in MelbourneFlu vaccines are now available in Melbourne, and early vaccination is recommended as flu activi...
Flu Vaccine Melbourne: Why Now Is the Right Time - 2026 Guide
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastJanuary is the time many people focus on weight loss, healthier eating, and moving more. Yet despite doing “everything right”, weight ...
Trying to Lose Weight but Not Sleeping Well? Your Sleep Could Be the Missing Pie...
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastWhy good sleep may be the most underestimated form of heart care.“Sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleave of care.”- William Shakesp...
Sleep, the Heart, and the Pump
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick East “The heart is not like a box that gets filled up; it expands in size the more you love.” - Tom Robbins.Here in Brunswick East, we’r...
The Heart of the Matter - A Practical Guide to Heart Health
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastEvery January, weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. Yet for many people, the same patterns repeat year after ye...
Weight Loss That Lasts: Treating Overeating Like An Addiction
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastIf your eyes feel dry, gritty, itchy or irritated, you’re not alone. Many people reach straight for eye drops - but what most don’t re...
Why Cleaning Your Eyes Properly Can Make A Huge Difference
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastQuitting smoking is one of the most powerful health decisions you can make - and one of the most challenging. If you’ve tried before and...
Quitting Smoking That Lasts: A Four Pillar Approach to Beating Nicotine Addictio...
By Domenic Chindamo, Pharmacist & Owner, Lygon Everyday Chemist ..Here For GoodAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognised in children, teens, and adults across Australia. But...
ADHD: Understanding the Types - and How your Pharmacist can help!
By Domenic Chindamo – Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastAt Lygon Everyday Chemist, we are proud to say: **Here for Good. Every Day.**Planning an overseas trip? Whether you're heading to Bali, ...
Hepatitis and Overseas Travel: Essential Guide for Australian Travellers
By Domenic Chindamo - Pharmacist, Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick East As we step into 2026, many of us are setting New Year’s health goals - whether it’s losing weight, sleeping better, quitting smoking,...
The Four Pillars of Health: The Foundation of Long-Term Wellbeing
By Domenic Chindamo, Pharmacist – Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick East With almost four decades in pharmacy, I’ve witnessed countless “weight-loss revolutions.” Few have matched the science and resul...
Weight Loss and Ozempic: What really works - A pharmacist's perspective
For many of my patients it’s something like: “8/10 sore, 9/10 swollen, 0/10 impressed.” That’s where proper compression stockings come in – not the cheap “tight socks” you grab online, b...
If your legs could leave a Google review for your day, what would they say?
By Domenic Chindamo, Pharmacist - Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastIf you spend five minutes on YouTube, you’d think intermittent fasting and keto can:“Reset your metabolism”“Reverse insulin resist...
Intermittent Fasting & Keto: Evidence-Based Path to Healthy Weight.. or YouT...
It’s estimated that 1 in 7 Australian women live with endometriosis - a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it, often causing pain, fatigue, and fertility challeng...
Understanding Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms and Support Options
What is POTS?Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a recognised disorder of the autonomic nervous system. This system controls heart rate, blood pressure and digestion. People with POTS exper...
Understanding POTS - When Standing Makes Your Heart Race
At Lygon Everyday Chemist, I often meet people who are confused about cholesterol. Some are told they have “high cholesterol” and immediately worry. Others wonder if they really need to take a statin, or wh...
Understanding Cholesterol and Statins: A pharmacists' guide to keeping your hear...
At Lygon Everyday Chemist, we believe health isn’t about quick fixes but about creating a lifestyle that helps your body perform at its best every day. Around the world, there are regions where people not onl...
Live Longer, Feel Better: What Brunswick East Can Learn from the World's Blue Zo...
By the team at Lygon Everyday Chemist — Here for Good If you’ve been feeling tired, sore or foggy, inflammation might be quietly at work in your body. At Lygon Everyday Chemist in Brunswick East, we of...
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet - Small Changes, Big Difference
By the team at Lygon Everyday Chemist — Here for GoodAs a pharmacist with almost four decades of experience, I’m often asked about nitric oxide - sometimes confused with nitrous oxide, but they’re very di...
Men, here's your guide to Understanding Nitric Oxide and Your Health
Your bags are packed, passport ready, and itinerary locked in - but have you checked your vaccinations? Many common travel illnesses are preventable, yet Australians still overlook essential vaccines before hea...
Top 5 Travel Vaccines Australians forget before they fly
Shingles can strike without warning - causing severe nerve pain, rash, and even long-term complications like post-herpetic neuralgia. The good news? You can protect yourself and your loved ones today with the S...
Stop shingles in its tracks - Protect yourself today!
By Lygon Everyday Chemist - Your Local Brunswick East Health PartnerMigraines are more than headaches - they’re a complex neurological condition that can affect focus, mood, digestion, and energy. Around...
Understanding Migraines: Causes, Treatments, Foods and Gut Health
By Lygon Everyday Chemist, Brunswick EastBacteria vs Yeast Probiotics: Which Is Better for Gut Health?Maintaining a healthy gut is one of the most common questions our pharmacists at Lygon Everyday Chemist in B...
Bacteria vs Yeast Probiotics: Which is better for gut health?
Starting CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy can be life-changing for people with sleep apnoea. But like any new routine, many beginners face challenges that affect comfort, consistency, and resu...
5 Common mistakes new CPAP users make (and how to avoid them)
If you often find yourself waking up at 2am, tossing and turning, or feeling unrefreshed in the morning, it may not just be stress or nutrient deficiencies — it could be your sleep hygiene.Sleep hygiene isn...
The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Hygiene: Simple Habits for better rest
Do you find it hard to swallow tablets or capsules? You’re not alone. Swallowing difficulties—known as dysphagia—are common in older adults, stroke survivors, and people with neurological conditions....
Trouble Swallowing Medicines? Here's what to do...
Reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), affects up to 1 in 5 Australians. It can feel like a burning sensation in the chest, constant burping, bloating, or even a sore throat. But with so much online...
Top 10 Reflux Questions Answered: Food Intolerance, Diet and Local Support at Ly...
If you live in Brunswick East and are concerned about your heart health, you’ve probably heard terms like cholesterol levels and calcium score. But what do they actually mean, and how are they connected? At L...
Calcium Score vs Cholesterol: What's the Difference and Why does it matter?
A Comprehensive Guide to Probiotics, Popular Queries, and Brands now available.Fact or Fiction ? Probiotics have become a health buzzword, appearing in everything from yoghurt tubs to health food store shelves....
Probiotics: Uses, Types, the Science behind the hype, and what Australians want ...
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