Month: April 2018

Welcome to our Blog

Wise Words Wednesday Blog This series features answers to some of the most frequently asked questions our pharmacists receive, as…

7 years ago

What to do during symptoms of IBD/IBS

Foods/Beverages to TRY  Bananas, apple sauce, canned varieties of fruit   White bread, crackers made with white flour, plain cereals   White rice, refined pastas  Potatoes without the skin   Cheese (if you’re not lactose intolerant)  Smooth peanut butter  Bland soft foods…

6 years ago

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Similarities and Differences

Many diseases and conditions can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is part of the digestive system and includes the…

6 years ago

New Treatment on The Horizon For Ulcerative Colitis

Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) is a  medication which is approved by Health Canada for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.  It is taken as…

6 years ago

Naloxone Saves Lives

Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing and save the life of a person who is overdosing on opioids. In 2015,…

6 years ago