Life’s a Peach: Sweet Health for the Whole Family
I have lots of fond memories from my childhood. For example, in August, when coming...
Polycystic Kidney Disease
September 4th marks Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) awareness day. PKD is a genetic disease where...
Back-to-School Health Concerns: A Pharmacist Mom’s Perspective
I find back-to-school season is filled with excitement and concern. I want to make sure...
Paws Off Eczema: How Dogs May Help Prevent Childhood Flare-Ups
My nine-month-old grandson seems to have a touch of eczema. In doing some research, I...
Cultivating Happiness Should Be on Our To-Do List
To several of my friends (who shall remain nameless 😉), happiness isn’t just a pleasant...
Gratitude Helps You Feel Better
French philosopher Jacques Maritain said, “Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” More recent...
This Melon’s Got Healing Powers—And It’s Not Just in Your Head
Whether they verbalize it or not, everyone who walks into our pharmacy expects us to...
Genes vs. Jeans: Is Your Health More Inherited or Inspired?
For people who are 50+ in Southern Ontario, understanding the balance between genetics (nature) and...
No Helmet, No Hashtags, No Problem
If you were born around here between 1952 and 1972, you probably remember what it...
Fiction Prescription: Take One Chapter and Call Me in the Morning
If you follow us on social media, you may have read my blog posts Reading...
Sunshine, Sand, and Soothe – Your Summer Survival Kit!
Summer in London and the surrounding area is a time for beach days, outdoor adventures,...
You Survived the 70s – You Deserve to Thrive in Your 70s!
The 1970s were a time of cultural revolutions, bell-bottoms, and disco fever. If you lived...
Dreaming in Dairy: My Cheese-Laced Slumber Saga
Okay, confession time: I love a little snack before bed, and often, it’s goat cheese...
Summer Resolutions: Making the Most of July & August
Chatting with our clients made me realize that many locals set “summer resolutions”—easy-to-achieve seasonal goals...
Think Summer Means Active Kids? Think Again.
You might think your kids are more active in the summer, but according to Western...
