Lice have always been a problem, especially among school aged children.
There’s no love for the lowly louse and the word has long been used to describe unsavoury characters. Lice can spread …
Many people have been drinking a glass of red wine every so often to help avoid what CTV News calls the “pitfalls of a high-fat diet.” However, recent studies show that …
Read More »We hear a lot about antioxidants these days. We’re told that they’re good for us and there’s a lot of talk on shows like Dr. Oz about the foods that are …
Read More »When it comes to vitamins, less can definitely be more. Our bodies can only absorb so much, and if we take too much of a vitamin, the excess amount is passed …
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The World’s Oldest Profession?
Pharmacy isn’t the oldest, but it’s one …
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Do you know someone who is on several medications or has trouble remembering what medicines they should be taking and when? Do they have trouble opening medicine bottles?
Taking medications incorrectly or forgetting …
Read More »It’s an enduring image from Saturday afternoon matinees
The intrepid explorer clad in safari gear, bathed in sweat, delirious from the effects of malaria in a hammock in a grass hut.
While malaria …
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Stress affects our health in a very negative way.
Problems include: increased blood sugars, increased blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, and many other conditions. There are many things you can do to alleviate stress. …
Tips to help the medication go down easier
Most medications and supplements are put in tablet or capsule because they are bitter and unpalatable. Swallowing capsules and tablets can be difficult for many people. Sometime this is because of the size …
Most liquid medications available today have flavoring added to them. Medication flavoring is meant to enhance a patient’s ability to take a medication. Overly sweet flavors or bitter flavors can cause nausea. This is particularly important for children. If the …
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