Back-to-school is always a busy time of year as kids transition back to regular bedtime routines, homework and tests and new environments each fall. These adjustments can be stressful and combined with less sleep and the change of seasons can lead to weakened immunity and resistance to colds and viruses. Fortunately, there are a few…
When preparing for a hurricane, Kirk Pharmacy offers the following tips: Create a household plan for evacuating and finding a local shelter. Keep a written record of your current prescriptions and medication for your family or pet with you at all times in a plastic container to keep it safe from damage. This is especially…
Sunscreen is safe and can protect your skin against skin cancer and premature aging. However, it is not as effective unless it’s applied correctly.
With the recent surge of mosquitos on the island, it’s important to have effective mosquito repellents on hand to keep these pesky critters at bay. Bugs such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies are carriers for diseases and a bite from them can make humans very ill.
Its hot out there! Here are a few tips and ideas on how to keep kids cool and protect them from extreme heat difficulties.
We’re all in this together Store Updates and Information We want to make sure you know what to expect when visiting our store in the coming weeks, as well as how we’re responding to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We are taking extended measures to ensure the safety and wellness of our community, including adjusting…
Do you have issues with dryness, itching, redness on the hands, face and behind the ears due to the new COVID-19 guidelines? Here are some useful tips to help manage these issues: Use fragrance-free and dye-free soaps, sanitizers, and moisturizers (“unscented” products are not “fragrance-free”) Wash with mild soap and lukewarm water and pat the…
We have all been under tremendous stress over the last two months, with even the happiest of souls struggling to stay positive in this pandemic. Lots of customers have been asking about natural ways to cope with anxiety, so we have put together a summary of the latest findings on what works and what to…
Vitamin D is an important vitamin that promotes absorption of calcium, regulates bone growth, and plays a role in immune function. You may have heard that most of us do not get enough due to lack of sun exposure and sunscreen use.
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhoea Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the toilet After changing…
The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve and travellers may have questions regarding their travel plans and the best way to prepare and protect themselves from exposure to the new virus. Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, most viruses and other germs are not easily spread on airplanes due to the way air is circulated and…
