The Compounding Queen Explores Bentonite Clay
Have you ever heard of bentonite clay? It’s a natural clay that has a fine, soft texture that forms a paste when mixed with water. I first heard of this clay because it’s found in lots of skincare...
Which Fruits to Eat When You Have IBS
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you might be tempted to reach for the fruit bowl. While fruit isn’t a bad choice, certain fruits can end up triggering an ISB flare-up. This leads to the question: why...
Give Your Knees a Leg Up
We often take our knees for granted. However, thanks to our knees, we can perform various movements. Unfortunately, the knee is also prone to pain, injury, and many forms of arthritis. Thankfully, there are ways to minimize the...
When Should You Eat Your Meals?
Who doesn’t love a good meal? I always make sure I have breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. However, lately I have been wondering, when exactly is the best time to eat each meal? When it comes to...
Growing Older… and Shorter?
As I get older, I feel like I’m not as tall as I used to be. Whenever I am walking side by side with my son, I feel shorter. A bit of height loss is normal as we...
The Attic Called. It’s Full.
Many baby boomers, like my parents, are discovering that the belongings they spent decades collecting are no longer in demand. As they downsize, younger generations often prefer smaller homes, simpler lifestyles, and experiences over inherited furniture, china, collectibles,...
Staying Hydrated During a Heatwave
Lately, our temperatures have been up and down like a yo-yo. When the weather heats up, staying hydrated is essential. That means not only drinking enough water, but also eating water-rich foods and recognizing the signs of dehydration....
Summer Reading: Not Just for Kids
If you have grandchildren, they may be doing summer reading. Did you know that even as adults, there are many benefits to doing our own “summer reading?” According to Psychology Today, reading is good for our attention span....
The Life Skill Every Child Needs
It’s been four years since my blog post about swimming (https://yurekpharmacy.com/swimming/) Now, I want to point out the benefits of enrolling your kids in swimming lessons. When my siblings and I were little, my parents enrolled us in...
Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion: Which Is It?
We’ve all heard about heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Curious about the difference between the two? No worries, we’ve got you covered! Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are both caused by the body’s inability to cool itself. If...
How to Care for Eczema at Night
If you are one of approximately half a million Ontarians who have eczema, falling asleep at night can be a challenge. When your body winds down for bed, this can cause itching, irritation, and dry skin to ramp...
Garlic Belongs in Pasta, Not Your Nose
Video platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide a distraction with short videos that friends watch and share. They can be beneficial as learning aids. I will admit that, on an occasion or two, I have gone to TikTok...
Do you know a Mosquito Magnet?
While I was raising my kids, I noticed my son was a “mosquito magnet”. During the summer, he was always covered in mosquito bites and would sometimes react severely to them. Meanwhile, my daughter rarely got bitten by...
How to Improve Air Quality in Your Home
June 3rd is Clean Air Day. Today is about prompting actions such as walking, cycling and taking public transit in order to improve air quality. While these initiatives are good, I’ve been thinking about how to improve air...
Is Your Stomach Being Dramatic Again?
Ever eat something only for your stomach to feel a bit off? You might have a sensitive stomach. A sensitive stomach occurs because of stomach infection, food intolerance, indigestion, or a long-term condition such as irritable bowel syndrome...
