As a woman’s priorities, goals, and personal situations evolve throughout her life, so will her perspective on her sexual and reproductive health. For most women, this will include decisions on the use of contraception. Hormone Read more...
From barbeques and picnics to water sports and hiking, we are all enjoying more outdoor activities on these long summer days. However, all this time in the summer sun can cause some problems for our skin. Sometimes it seems that Read more...
As a community pharmacist, I notice patients browsing the vitamin and supplement aisle, oftentimes holding multiple bottles with looks of concentration. When I approach them to offer assistance on choosing a supplement the question Read more...
Since their legalization in 2018, hemp-based products are available almost everywhere. From the pharmacy shelf to the checkout counter at the convenience store, it seems every retailor is now offering a variety of creams, lotions, Read more...
Even though that little bowl of candy by the door is awaiting trick or treaters, I would swear I hear it calling my name all day long! December is a difficult time for all of us that are trying to avoid sweet treats. It can be especially Read more...
Any time your healthcare provider prescribes a new medication, they should start with the same thought process: What is the risk vs. benefit of prescribing this medication? Does this medication prolong my patient’s life? Will Read more...
There is an unfortunate scenario I run into all too often at my pharmacy counter. A patient comes in—newly discharged from the hospital following a heart attack or leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of type 2 Read more...
Having trouble sleeping? We have all been there, staring at the clock, thinking to ourselves, “Why can’t I sleep?” Sometimes the answer is easy. Our mind is racing over a project coming up at work or some conflict in our Read more...
As a community pharmacist, I notice patients browsing the vitamin and supplement aisle, oftentimes holding multiple bottles with looks of concentration. When I approach them to offer assistance on choosing a supplement the question Read more...
