One issue that has arisen from this pandemic is definitely weight gain. It’s the most prominent and consistent complaint amongst my clients of late. Stress has certainly taken its toll, activating a very strong fight-flight mode within us all with
In our current uncertain climate, many of us may be feeling disconnected from our family and friends, whilst juggling home, work, and school commitments, inevitably impacting our stress levels and self-esteem. How we cope during this time is based
The recent stress of COVID-19 that has swept across the world has left many feeling anxious and full of fear. It’s hard to know how to process these emotions, let alone function with them, or best how to get rid
The term ‘Adverse Childhood Experience’ or simply ‘ACEs’ refers to a range of negative situations a child may face or witness throughout their childhood and before the age of 18. ACEs can impact kids’ health and well-being, and they can have long-term
If you’ve felt off lately, you’re not alone. I feel it too. I don’t think there is a person out there who is coping well with this new lifestyle and situation. As we navigate through our new normal of a
I am always amazed by the human body and how it “speaks” to us about what is wrong with it. My traditional education as a pharmacist did not educate me with the understanding that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has known
I have spoken with so many people over my 27 years in pharmacy. I have heard just about everything. Customers have shared their most happiest moments, as well as confided in me their most horrific events. Looking back over all
I turn the key in the shop door around 8 am and enter into a new day. Today is a fresh day and I take a moment to bless myself and the pharmacy with positive thoughts and a clear mind.
We live in an information technology age where ‘Doctor Google’ gets more visits than an average health professional. Consumers are desperate for help and advice in healing themselves from modern day ailments. I know I was when I was first
