Monthly Archives: April 2018

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 Cooked vegetables   Broth Broiled or steamed fish (e.g.,herring, salmon, halibut, flounder, swordfish or pollack)  Canola and olive oils  Low-sugar sports drinks and Crystal Light® diluted with water  Food/Beverages to AVOID   Fresh fruit(unless blended or juiced)   Prunes, raisins or dried fruit   Uncooked vegetables and raw … Continue reading →

Many diseases and conditions can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is part of the digestive system and includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. These diseases and conditions include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome … Continue reading →

Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) is a  medication which is approved by Health Canada for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.  It is taken as a tablet twice daily and has the same level of effectiveness as biologic therapies.  It works by entering cells that … Continue reading →

Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing and save the life of a person who is overdosing on opioids. In 2015, over 33,000 people died from an overdose on opioid drugs, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl.  Naloxone is a … Continue reading →