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Pharmacy Awareness Week this year is on March 1 to 6. This occasion highlights pharmacists’ role in healthcare and the services they provide to help improve the health and well being of their customers.
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In Australia, there is a new health policy mandating that bakers use iodized salt in all bread sold in the country. Evidently 43% of Australians don’t get enough iodine in their diet resulting in more cases of thyroid disease. More...
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Last year we heard that people with large thighs had a lower risk of heart disease than those with thin thighs. That certainly doesn’t apply to a large, bulging abdomen. People with big “guts” have a greater chance of getting More...
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At one time, when a child had an ear infection, antibiotics were automatically prescribed. Now doctors will suggest an analgesic to control the discomfort and not necessarily prescribed an antibiotic. Seeing the doctor about More...
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We hear of many claims for supplementing with omega-3 fatty acid capsules, many of them have been substantiated. One latest claim says that they help reduce the symptoms of dry eyes. Fatty fish like lake trout, herring, sardines, More...
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Sleep problems are very common. A couple of ideas to help this situation are to try to avoid napping and caffeine-containing drinks after 3PM. As well, don’t eat or drink too much after your evening meal. Too much food could cause More...
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It’s good to leave a bit of moisture on the skin after a bath or shower if you suffer from a dry skin condition. Applying a good moisturizing cream like Eucerin will allow this moisture to stay trapped in the skin and help keep More...
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Cold weather can cause higher blood pressure especially in the elderly over 80 years old. Because risk of stroke is higher in this age group, it is a good idea to keep close tabs on blood pressure during the extremely cold weather.
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In the United Kingdom a few months ago, DNA test kits became available in certain pharmacies. They cost about $300 (lab fees extra) and are available to those over the age of 16 who have a need to establish their paternity provided More...
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Cold sores can be painful and unsightly. There is much good treatment available to reduce the symptoms but the key idea is to treat early. Those who have endured many cold sores will know that faint tingling sensation that heralds More...
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People are buying almost everything on-line these days but Health Canada warns that buying your drugs on-line may not be a good idea. Counterfeit drugs abound and you never know if you are getting the real thing. There are reliable More...
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This is the time of the year when we warn users of decongestant nose drops to not get an addicted nose. Overuse of these drops can irritate the membranes of the nasal passages causing inflammation and a stuffiness that causes More...
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Not everyone is a cat lover but it has been found that those who have a pet cat seem to be able to weather life’s bad times better than those who don’t have a cat. Cat-owners appear to suffer from fewer headaches, are less likely More...
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Research into Alzheimer’s disease is continuous. The five prescription drugs available may slow the progression of the disease but do not cure it. Vitamin B supplements and the herb, ginkgo don’t protect against the disease. Keeping More...
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Sometimes, it is good to know how fast your heart is beating by “taking your pulse”. Besides the usual places like the inside wrist area and the neck next to the voice box, you can also feel your pulse on your temple next to the More...
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We hear much about A.S.A. (Aspirin®) and its ability to prevent strokes. There is no doubt it helps prevent a second stroke but some new studies out of Britain says that giving it to healthy adults doesn’t prevent a first stroke. More...
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October is SIDS Awareness Month. The risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) can be reduced significantly if the infant sleeps on its back not its tummy. Breathing is easier this way. Parents should be sure to inform baby More...
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It’s not safe to share your medications with other people. Your medication was chosen for you specifically keeping your condition, age, weight and many other personal factors in mind. What works for you may not be good for others.
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Some consumers buy loose herbs and make their own tinctures and water solutions to extract the active ingredients. It is better to buy ready-made tinctures and solutions because these have been calibrated to a labelled concentration. More...
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It’s always nice to see a quick formula for a long and healthy life. Four things seem to always appear in this formula: no smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, moderate regular physical activity and five servings of fruit and More...