Ty Johnston, PharmD Student Three months from now, you’ll look out your window and see nothing but white. Snow on the left, snow on the right, snow on your walkway, but your mind will be on a beach in Mexico. It seems that we work all winter to enjoy the perks of summer, and now…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Student What is the Ketogenic Diet and How Does it Promote Weight Loss? The ketogenic diet is a dietary strategy that significantly restricts carbohydrate intake to promote weight loss and other health benefits related to treating obesity.1-4 The low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (LCD), very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD), or simply ketogenic diets restricts…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student What is Your Reason Why? As a pharmacy student, I have the opportunity to work with my patients to make meaningful changes to improve their wellbeing. It can be a gratifying experience to see them on the road to recovery. However, I often face a recurrent narrative with new patients:…
David Poon, BSc Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student Anti-ageing, Wrinkle-free Skin Anti-ageing products are part of a multibillion-dollar cosmetic industry. As you can imagine, there are tons of these currently available on the market – these days you’ll find them in any local cosmetic store, online retailer or pharmacy. Of all of these, collagen is a…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student In a previous article, we discussed about breastfeeding; including when to start breastfeeding and the benefits associated with it. If you missed this article or need a refresher on this topic, take a look at this link for more information on breastfeeding. Today, we’ll take a look at another topic…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Who would have thought that life as an adult would mean being so tired all the time? We had it easy back when we were kids: zero commitments, no responsibilities, and sleep was the last thing we wanted to do. But now, with never-ending deadlines and work that seems…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Whether you’re a soon-to-be mother or already have a child, there is one topic that’s always withstood controversy – breastfeeding. The world of breastfeeding is perplexing. Mothers often have many questions like: When should you breastfeed? How long should you breastfeed? Should you even breastfeed? If these questions are something…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Student Did you know that every type of birth control is unique and that switching from one to another can potentially resolve side effects? Because there are so many options out there, sometimes, it’s hard to know exactly which birth control will work best for you. People often tend to choose whichever…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Student A New Domain of Uncertainty Although the date for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada has been delayed, many questions remain about its potential uses and implications in medicine. Healthcare providers are working hard to hash out the evidence behind medical cannabis and how to incorporate it as a…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student What are Seizure and Epilepsy? Affecting over 50 million peoples around the world,1 epilepsy is a neurological disorder consisting of abnormal excessive brain activity called seizures. Seizures can cause a change in an individual’s physical and cognitive features, often resulting in alterations in sensation and awareness. With approximately one-third of…
