232020Oct
Jellyfish Sting: Symptoms, Treatments, and More

Jellyfish Sting: Symptoms, Treatments, and More

Jellyfish are a common sea creature found in every ocean. There are many species of jellyfish, all of them with tentacles. Some carry poisonous venom in their tentacles as a method of self-defence against predators. It’s this venom that makes a jellyfish sting so painful. Most types of jellyfish stings will cause some discomfort, but…

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62020Oct
Herbal Remedies and Supplements that are Potentially Unsafe

Herbal Remedies and Supplements that are Potentially Unsafe

The year 2020 has the whole world reaching for alternative ideas to keep them in the best of health. Immune boosters include supplements such as echinacea, colloidal silver, green tea, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Antiviral supplements include elderberry, garlic, oleander, quercetin, and zinc. While most supplements are safe in all situations, some supplements…

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252020Aug
Kirk Pharmacy Hurricane Tips

Kirk Pharmacy Hurricane Tips

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…

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102020Aug
How to Apply Sunscreen

How to Apply Sunscreen

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.

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32020Aug
Choosing and Using the right Insect Repellents

Choosing and Using the right Insect Repellents

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.

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212020Jun

Covid-19: Latest Store Updates

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…

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62020Jun
Mask Irritating Your Skin? Here’s What Can Help

Mask Irritating Your Skin? Here’s What Can Help

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…

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