August 18, 2023
By Betty Dolman (pharmacist West Block) Infantile Hemangiomas (IH) are a type of birthmark commonly known as a “strawberry mark”. It is an overgrowth of blood vessels on or underne…
August 18, 2023
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Canada. Spring has sprung. And with it… allergy and asthma season! When you have asthma or allergies, you must know how and when to us…
August 18, 2023
Pain is the most common symptom for which people seek medical help. Acute pain (short-term pain) can quickly turn into chronic pain (long-term pain), which can be challenging to tr…
August 18, 2023
For many people, work means hours and hours of sitting, with a few pauses scattered throughout the day for a walk around the block or even down the hall. We sit and drive to work;…
August 18, 2023
Disposing of medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, appropriately is essential. Expired medicines can change and may not work as expected, or their effects may have b…
August 18, 2023
Food allergies occur when the body has an adverse or abnormal response to food. An allergic reaction can be immediate and life-threatening, such as with peanuts. Or it can be delay…
August 18, 2023
We love skin. It is such an important marker of your overall health, and as compounders, we work with many dermatologists and physicians to support healthy skin. Your skin is the w…
August 18, 2023
There is growing evidence that a healthy gut microbiome may be your best immune defence. What is a “gut microbiome”? The gut microbiome is the collection of microorganisms, includi…
August 18, 2023
Have you been told you snore like a tractor? It could be more than just snoring. You might have sleep apnea. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a severe disorder that causes your…