Jasmine Han, PharmD Candidate Over the last decade, growing interest in health and quality of life has encouraged people to reduce the amount of sugar, salt, and fat in their diet.1 As a result, one of the many health trends that have gained popularity is the use of artificial sweeteners. These products were first introduced to…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate Have you ever taken a medication and felt like it just didn’t sit right with you? Or have you ever been given an antibiotic and later noticed an irritating, itchy rash on your skin? If either of these has ever happened to you, it may be a sign you’re allergic…
Choi Chung, RPh, BScPharm, Ahmad Chehade, PharmD Candidate & Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Candidate Practitioners in Canada Imagine working an eight, nine or even a ten-hour day with no breaks, where you’re in a position responsible for the health and well-being of hundreds of patients a day. All of this while striving to build…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate The feeling you get before taking off on an adventure to somewhere you’ve never been before is unparalleled. Taking a holiday and getting away from life’s routine is a great way to unwind and destress. However, the last thing you want while on your getaway is for you or someone around…
Jasmine Han, PharmD Candidate With ever developing technology, people are surrounded more and more by various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and TV screens. Of particular note, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily activities, as they’re used for communication as well as various other activities available via apps. Though seemingly harmless,…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Candidate You are what you eat Clear, smooth skin is something that everyone wants, while blemishes or acne can be irritating, embarrassing, and always seem to appear at the worst possible time. We’ve touched on skin care before in our pieces on scars as well as our two–part series on acne.…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Adopting a healthy vegetarian diet can be very beneficial for improving your overall health, as it can reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.1,2 Contrary to popular beliefs, you don’t need to take dietary supplements as a…
Ahmad Chehade, PharmD. Candidate Does it fit your macros? We’ve touched on weight loss and the basics of nutrition several times here on Orbis Health, but today let’s talk about one popular approach to dieting. “If It Fits Your Macros,” also known as IIFYM or the Flexible Dieting method, has been a popular approach amongst…
Jasmine Han, PharmD Candidate Take a moment to think about your surroundings. How many places could you get food from right now? Chances are there’s probably at least half-a-dozen, most of which deliver, too. But what kind of restaurants are they? You may notice how easy it can be to order food from these places,…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Candidate Got milk? Dairy products can be a great source of calcium, protein and fats which can make them a great addition to any diet. Milk is also an ingredient in yogurt, cheese, smoothies and many other foods we enjoy on a regular basis. Unfortunately for some though, dairy can…
