Ask the Pharmacist – Mpox
Q. I am hearing more news about Mpox lately. What can you tell me about it and should I be concerned?
A. In recent months,...
Ask the Pharmacist – Sun protection
Q) The last few weeks you reviewed the importance of using sunscreen to protect my skin. I am worried about the chemicals contained within...
Ask the Pharmacist – Sunscreens
Q. In last week's Ask the Pharmacist column you discussed the importance of applying sunscreen even on cloudy days. I keep hearing how bad...
Ask the Pharmacist – Sunburn
Q. I was outside most of the day on a cloudy day and I now have a nasty sunburn. Can we really get that...
Ask the Pharmacist – Cannabis health benefits
Q. What are some of the health benefits of cannabis and how should I go about getting started to avoid an overdose?
A. Last week,...
Ask the Pharmacist – new vaccine
Q. I received an email suggesting that I contact my pharmacy regarding the latest Covid-19 vaccine. Gordon Pharmasave was listed as a pharmacy that...
Ask the Pharmacist – Allergies
Q. With the trees budding and the spring flowers in full bloom, I think my allergies have returned with a vengeance. Can you review...
Ask the Pharmacist – measles
Q. I am hearing much about measles recently. What exactly is measles and should I be concerned?
A. Just as we have passed the peak...
Ask the Pharmacist – Rare Disease Day
Q. I heard someone mention that February 29th referred to as Rare Disease Day. Can you explain what constitutes a rare disease and what...
Ask the Pharmacist – Importance of fibre
Q. Last week you mentioned that one of the ways to help prevent constipation is to have a lot of fibre in the diet....
Ask the Pharmacist – Impaction
Q. My son had diarrhea and vomiting and later was unable to urinate for more than 24 hours. I was worried he was very...
Ask the Pharmacist – Vitamins
Q. Can you review the various vitamins our body needs, the benefits they provide the body and the foods we can find them in?
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Ask the Pharmacist – supplements
Q. After reading the column about the lack of proven benefits to taking a fish oil supplement, I wonder if you can let me...
Ask the Pharmacist – fish oil supplements
Q. I have been taking fish oil supplements for many years and I cannot recall why anymore. Can you remind me what fish oil...
