10/29/2024 Much of the decision-making matrix people unconsciously use in their lives is based on the sum of their life experiences and conditioning. And when we are scared or stressed, it’s either love or fear that motivates us to survive.
10/11/2024 Much of the focus for proactive treatments for patients with diabetes has been on type 2 diabetes. But what can be done for patients at risk of developing type 1 diabetes?
8/20/2024 Many of the conditions we see and treat daily have roots in lifestyle decisions and behaviours. With good preventative advice and support, perhaps we can help reduce their incidence.
7/15/2024 This emerging area of study looks at the totality of environmental exposures we encounter throughout our lifetime and how these interact with our genetics to influence our health.
5/17/2024 Even though we are often constantly surrounded by co-workers, customers and patients, pharmacists can be particularily susceptible to loneliness.
4/29/2024 A sauna is more than a feel-good wellness option. There are evidence-based health benefits to having a sauna routine.
4/15/2024 "Stress stacking," also known as "trigger stacking," refers to the accumulation of stressful events or triggers that occur quickly, leading to an extreme reaction to a minor stimulus. Here are some ideas for preventing that response.
2/13/2024 Curiosity is a superpower that many of us are not using as well as we could be as a way to reduce stress in our every day lives.
1/26/2024 Can’t find the time to step away from the treadmill and re-set your priorities? A mini-retreat might be just the thing. Here’s what to expect if you decide to try one.
1/12/2024 There are steps we must take, and assumptions we must reset, to reclaim our most precious resource: Time
11/17/2023 I thought I was safe from the “sitting is the new smoking” alarms because as a pharmacist, I spent the majority of my time standing at work. That was until I read articles about how standing for prolonged periods of time also had significant negative consequences
10/17/2023 We often remind patients of the importance of a good night’s sleep, but many of us neglect our own need for sleep, resulting in feelings of burnout and exhaustion
