Is melatonin the answer? A pharmacist’s guide to melatonin use in childrenMelatonin is flying off our shelves, but behind the tasty gummies and irresistible claims of better sleep lies a bigger question: when is melatonin truly appropriate for children? Learn the real truth about popular supplementsConfused about the claims behind popular supplements? You’re not alone! Join us on Sept. 21 as pharmacist and Friendly Pharmacy 5 founder LIndsay Dixon dives into the the research on the most popular natural health supplements. A mixed bag of supplement studies Vitamins for memory, probiotics for food allergies, magnesium for heart attack patients? NEW PRODUCT: hello unicorn deodorant Hello has launched its unicorn deodorant, an aluminum-free product made without baking soda, dyes or parabens. Why are weightlifters so happy? We know for certain that exercise improves mood. But what about the pre-workout supplements athletes take? Plants of the boreal forest: using traditional Indigenous medicine to create modern treatments Ancestral knowledge has resulted in some molecules isolated from plants becoming major therapeutic agents in modern medicine, and there is likely much more to come The buzz on natural health products Key drug interactions, safety issues, and how to approach NHP use by your patients. On walnuts and multivitamins Some recent studies looked deeper into the potential beneficial health impacts of nutritional supplementation. Vitamins A, C and E may cut risk of glaucoma by half Study from Spain finds a 47% reduced risk over time. With melatonin supplement use on the rise, experts ask if it should be prescription-only Patients often use melatonin supplements incorrectly, sleep experts say. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
