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September 4, 2023

Forest Bathing? Really?

By Andrea Scott

In today's world, where most of us lead busy, stressful lives, finding time outdoors can be challenging.

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September 4, 2023

I Already Had My Shingles Series. Do I Need A Booster?

By Andrea Scott

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful and often debilitating condition affecting many individuals each year.

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September 4, 2023

What is a “Compounding Pharmacy”?

By Andrea Scott

A compounding pharmacy is a pharmacy that specializes in compounding medications..we make stuff up from scratch!

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September 3, 2023

Managing Medications During Ramadan

By Andrea Scott

For 30 days in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, many individuals worldwide who practise the Muslim faith refrain from eating or drinking from dawn until dusk in observance of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

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August 19, 2023

What is Pharmacogenomics and Why Are We Talking About It?

By Andrea Scott

Ever wonder why acetaminophen never works for you, but your spouse touts it as the best for their headaches?

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August 19, 2023

Is Your Pill Box Overflowing? We Can Help

By Andrea Scott

More than 1 out of 4 Canadians (27%) over 65 take at least ten prescription medications.

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August 19, 2023

Vitamin D, What’s the Hype?

By Andrea Scott

We always seem to hear more about it in the winter months. Well there is a lot to share, year round actually. Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. Yes…

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August 19, 2023

Flu Season: 5 Facts

By Andrea Scott

1. The FLU is much worse than a bad cold. Commonly known as “Flu,” influenza is an airways infection caused by the influenza virus. It is easily caught, and spread, and…

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August 19, 2023

What is the difference between hemoglobin testing and iron testing?

By Andrea Scott

A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues and t…

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