When you have school-age children there always seems to be a never ending “bug” going around. This can also unfortunately include lice! Remind kids not to share personal items and it may be helpful to do frequent scalp checks for early detection.
Heartburn and Acid Reflux
Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid traveling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
Let’s Talk About Fibre!
Are you getting enough fibre? Fibre is found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans and helps our body to help regulate digestion, hunger, and blood sugar. Unfortunately, most of us are not getting enough from our diet.
Let’s Talk About Sunscreens!
DID YOU KNOW mineral sunscreens are not absorbed into the skin, therefore, making them safer for babies and more suitable for people with sensitive skin?
Guide to Thermometers
Confused about which thermometer is best? Here are some helpful tips when choosing a thermometer:
TENS Machines: A Drug-Free Alternative to Pain Relief
TENS stands for “Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation”. A TENS machine is a device that uses mild electrical current to block pain through the skin via electrodes. Patients use TENS machines to treat various types of pain, including arthritic, muscular, joint, menstrual and back pain.
Kick Start A Healthy Lifestyle! Quick And Easy Tips To Get Started
HYDRATE! Most of us don’t drink enough water. Women need about 2 liters (8 glasses/64 oz.) per day, and men need 3 liters (13 glasses/104 oz.). Keep in mind that your personal water goal will vary depending on your activity level and whether you work outdoors in the heat. 5 A DAY! What does 5…
Supplements: Are you getting what you need?
Do you really need a multi-vitamin? Do you really need a multi-vitamin? In an ideal world, you’d eat a nutritionally balanced diet, minimize stress, exercise regularly, and enjoy plenty of sleep. But in the real world, this is often difficult. When you lack key nutrients, feel stressed or are sleep-deprived, your immune system can suffer, increasing…
Brown Bag Event
At Kirk Pharmacy, our pharmacists want the best for all our patients. That’s why we’re introducing our Brown Bag Review.
Disposing of Medications the Safe Way
Many homes end up with unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Old prescriptions left in medicine cabinets or elsewhere in the home can be a source of danger if children unintentionally get access to them. Unneeded medicine may also cause confusion for people who are already taking a large number of medications.