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  • Essay on the life of J. Esmonde Cooke (1990)

  • Copy of letter from the Canadian League Against Epilepsy

      For Information Only, For Those on Frisium/clobazam.  Re: SHORTAGE SITUATION.  Letter posted online June 4, 2016   Canadian League Against Epilepsy I Ligue canadienne contre l’épilepsie Clobazam Shortage?Suggestions for Management of Pediatric & Adult Patients with Epilepsy June 4, 2016 There are shortages of clobazam, generic and brand name (Frisium). The situation has worsened…

  • Have we allowed Medical Insurance Plans to Have too Much Control of our Health?

       Who is it that really makes the final call on what your treatment is for any of your medical conditions? Most would say their doctor. As a pharmacist however I see something different. It is common to see a patient come to the dispensary counter after their physician has already phoned to see if…

  • The Value of a Local Independent Pharmacy

    The Value of a local Independent Pharmacy It’s difficult to find anything for free these days.   I see bills for such things as faxing to a local number, photocopying, corking fee to open wine bottles at a function, cutting up a cake, supplying year end receipts, filling out health insurance forms, consultations, supplying information, It…

  • Looking for the rabbit in the field: my study disproves your study.

    When I am asked to “prove” something by showing a study, it reminds me of how backwards we can be when it comes to stacking studies against each other to make a point.  We come up with rebuttals like, “the patient size was too small”,  “the study is too old” and “the study wasn’t double…

  • What’s the real reason for not counselling and missing interactions?

    Lately we have heard stories of Pharmacists not doing their job correctly.  To be exact, in a survey of a sample of pharmacies, it was discovered that medications that are kept in the pharmacy but did not need a prescription, there was insufficient or completely absent counselling on behalf of the pharmacist.  These medications are…

  • Long QT Syndrome

    Without a doubt one of the more prominent medical issues to watch for not only with individual drug administration, but with drug interactions as well is the problem with Long QT Syndrome.  It appears that over the last 20 years this crops up more and more.  The issue with this syndrome is that most people…

  • Maybe it’s not your testosterone or your adrenals or your thyroid, maybe it’s your growth hormone

    So many complaints can overlap many different causes when it comes to hormones.  What about these symptoms? thinning muscles, impaired social status, exhaustion and long recovery times, erectile dysfunction, low self esteem and self confidence…well that sounds like low testosterone. chronic anxiety, depression, poor sleep, weight gain…wait, that could be adrenals. light sleep…maybe melatonin? intolerance…

  • What Is Melatonin And What Can It Do For Me?

    So you have had trouble sleeping and you have gone to the pharmacist and they recommended something called melatonin.   You’ve heard of it before and are told it is relatively safe to use, but what exactly is this hormone used for in the body and how do you know if you are low in…

  • Sugar: Necessary or Poison?

    Guest post from Roni Davis ” From an obese couch potato to a fit and healthy champion figure athlete, fitness writer, personal trainer, and nutrition & wellness specialist, Roni Davis has made it her life’s mission to teach other women how good their bodies are designed to look and feel, how strong they are and how to love the skin they’re…