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Life’s a Peach: Sweet Health for the Whole Family

August 27, 2025

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 home from vacations, my Dad would drive through Leamington to pick up freestone peaches (the ones that don’t stick to the pit). Either...

August 20, 2025

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 my children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive as they step back into their classrooms. According to our local Public Health experts—and...

August 9, 2025

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 came across a potentially useful article in Canadian Healthcare Network. A large European study led by Dr. Sara Brown from the University of...

August 6, 2025

Cultivating Happiness Should Be on Our To-Do List

To several of my friends (who shall remain nameless 😉), happiness isn’t just a pleasant emotion—it’s a deliberate factor in their overall well-being: one that they treat as a priority, not a luxury. And scientific research confirms that...

August 6, 2025

Gratitude Helps You Feel Better

French philosopher Jacques Maritain said, “Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” More recent research shows that being grateful is more than polite; it may change your brain! Researchers in California conducted a study using an MRI...

August 3, 2025

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 help them feel better. On August 3rd—National Watermelon Day—I like to recommend something simple, sweet, and surprisingly beneficial: watermelon. Here in Ontario, August...

July 30, 2025

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 lifestyle/environment (nurture) is key to aging well. The nature vs. nurture debate explores whether our health is primarily shaped by inherited traits or...

July 26, 2025

No Helmet, No Hashtags, No Problem

If you were born around here between 1952 and 1972, you probably remember what it felt like to grow up in a town where everyone knew your name—and your mom’s too. Back when your address was just “down...

July 19, 2025

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 Helps You Feel Better and Reading is Like Hitting the Reset Button for Your Brain. As a sequel, I would like to introduce...

July 16, 2025

Sunshine, Sand, and Soothe – Your Summer Survival Kit!

Summer in London and the surrounding area is a time for beach days, outdoor adventures, and soaking up the sun. But with rising temperatures and increased sun exposure, I recommend putting together a summer survival kit to stay...

July 13, 2025

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 through that era, you’ve already proven your resilience. Now, as you embrace your 70s, it’s time to thrive—not just survive. Thriving in your...

July 9, 2025

Dreaming in Dairy: My Cheese-Laced Slumber Saga

Okay, confession time: I love a little snack before bed, and often, it’s goat cheese on a slice of cucumber with a half a walnut. But ever since I stumbled across a Canadian study on CTVNews.ca that links...

July 2, 2025

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 that celebrate the best of our area. Unlike January resolutions, summer goals feel lighter, more enjoyable, and perfect for these warm, adventure-filled months....

June 21, 2025

Summer Ostomy Tips from a Registered Practical Nurse

An ostomy doesn’t have to limit your summer. Here’s how to stay cool, active, and comfortable. Stay Hydrated – Drink water regularly. If you have an ileostomy, increased fluids are even more important during hot weather or after...

June 21, 2025

Just for the Halibut: Fishing Helps You Feel Better

Ever since the pandemic, we haven’t traveled much. Whether we go away this summer or not, I’m making a date with my family to go fishing. It isn’t just a beloved Canadian tradition — for those who are...

Life’s a Peach: Sweet Health for the Whole Family

Life’s a Peach: Sweet Health for the Whole Family

Back-to-School Health Concerns: A Pharmacist Mom’s Perspective

Paws Off Eczema: How Dogs May Help Prevent Childhood Flare-Ups

Cultivating Happiness Should Be on Our To-Do List

Gratitude Helps You Feel Better

This Melon’s Got Healing Powers—And It’s Not Just in Your Head

Genes vs. Jeans: Is Your Health More Inherited or Inspired?

No Helmet, No Hashtags, No Problem

Fiction Prescription: Take One Chapter and Call Me in the Morning

Sunshine, Sand, and Soothe – Your Summer Survival Kit!

You Survived the 70s – You Deserve to Thrive in Your 70s!

Dreaming in Dairy: My Cheese-Laced Slumber Saga

Summer Resolutions: Making the Most of July & August

Summer Ostomy Tips from a Registered Practical Nurse

Just for the Halibut: Fishing Helps You Feel Better

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