September 29, 2024

The Cold Truth: How often is too often?

The imminent arrival of cold and flu season reminds us parents that they’re not exactly illnesses; they’re a fact of life like water is wet and the sun is hot. While the occasional cold wouldn’t concern most parents,...
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Steve Bond author of BPPV when your world wont stop spinning.
August 16, 2024

BPPV- When your world won’t stop spinning

From time to time, we can feel dizzy or lightheaded. Perhaps we stood up too quickly or maybe skipped breakfast and have low blood sugar. Vertigo is a medical condition which is sometimes confused with dizziness and the...
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Peter Yurek owner of Yurek Pharmacy
August 14, 2024

Too Polite to Talk About Poop?

Bowel movement issues are far more common than we realize because everybody is too polite to talk about them. But luckily some people ask their pharmacist. If you’re among the polite ones, this article is for you. Pooping...
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Leena Thomas, RPh. at Yurek Pharmacy author of Summer and Migraines
July 11, 2024

Summer and Migraines

Can a beautiful, sunny day, perfect for outdoor activities, trigger a migraine? Unfortunately, for some of us, the answer is “yes!” Migraine is a headache that is accompanied by severe throbbing or a pulsing sensation, usually on one...
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Steve Bond, Pharmacist at Yurek Pharmacy & Home Healthcare in St. Thomas.
July 5, 2024

Seniors Oral Health is Whole Health

When I was a young lad, I was always amazed (and maybe a little freaked out) when my grandfather would pull his teeth from a cup at his bedside and pop them into his mouth. Of course, he...
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Author of water safety for families and New Canadians
July 3, 2024

Water Safety for Families and New Canadians

Summer and the joy of water activities have arrived! Everyone should be aware of how to stay safe around water: Families with young children (kids under 12 have a higher risk of drowning); Adults (who take unnecessary risks,...
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June 1, 2024

Gardening Like a Physiotherapist

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” (Sigmund Freud) Gardening has multiple physical and mental health benefits. Specifically, it can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and obesity. I like gardening because...
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May 29, 2024

Seniors, it’s time to boost your immune system!

The body’s first line of defense against viruses and infections is our immune system.  Weak immune systems make us vulnerable to a higher risk of developing flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. Unfortunately, 50-70%...
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January 30, 2024

Exercising with Osteoarthritis

By Doyin, Pharmacist Osteoarthritis simply means the inflammation or swelling and pain in one or more joints. It is caused by the loss of cartilage that protects the bones where they meet at the joint. Some risk factors...
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December 29, 2023

Never Too Old to Learn

By: Steve Bond, BScPhm, RPh, CDE, FASCP As a father of teenage daughters, I find myself learning new facts daily. Some are fascinating and others I put into the category of TMI (too much information). As a pharmacist,...
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Jeff Yurek
January 12, 2023

Helping the Isolated and Lonely Feel Better

By Jeff Yurek, BScPhm Regardless of age, we may know of someone who may have become more isolated and lonely. Either can have negative effects on one’s mental and physical health, and lead to a decline in their...
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December 29, 2021

Brave The Icy Weather

By: Leena Thomas, Specialities Pharmacist Last week I happened to see a teenage girl browsing the skincare products in the pharmacy. She approached me to get an idea of the best skin moisturizing product that suits her to...
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December 1, 2021

Tis the Season to Indulge!

Sarah Lee, PharmD Your Neighbourhood Staff Pharmacist Holiday thoughts are in the air – plans for gift-giving, friends and family get-togethers and food preparations. A joyous time of the year but also a time of overindulging. Celebrations often...
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October 1, 2021

Boosting Your Child’s Immune System

By; Mahdi Khanafer Pharmacist/Designated Manager As the pandemic continues and cold and flu season arrives, it is time to consider how to help support your child’s immune system to stay healthy and strong. While there is no one magic...
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September 18, 2021

Hype on Collagen

By: Lisa Thoonen Should we jump on the collagen wagon? The term collagen has been gaining status with both consumers and medical experts. Basically, all humans have the protein collagen, about one-third of our body is collagen. You...
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