Nicholas Ehmann, DDS, BMSc Ann Ma, DDS, BMSc I’m sure you’ve heard the story before; a friend goes outside of Canada and gets their dentistry done for a fraction of the price. While that statement may be true, you might not often hear the outcome of their experiences. While it may look great on the…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student In our previous article, we discussed the symptoms, treatment options and prevention of a yeast infection. But, we also mentioned that an abnormal vaginal discharge may be caused by other reasons. In today’s article, we’re going to talk about one of two possible causes of abnormal vaginal discharge that may…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student When we notice an abnormal discharge of any sort, we all tend to panic. There are so many reasons that could explain this particular encounter we may have. In hopes of answering questions that some may be too scared or nervous to ask, we’ll have a series of articles in…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Whether it be for allergies, an infection or another medical reason, most of us have used some sort of eye products (eye drops and ointments) before. In today’s article, we’ll go over some general tips and recommendations for using these eye products. First, let’s go over some tips on how…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Pets have a natural tendency to create bonds and show affection towards their owners. This in itself helps to create a warm and safe environment even for the most stressful days. So, where do pets fit into medicine and mental health? Pet therapy (aka animal-assisted therapy) is the notion of…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Do you drink tea? Some of us love waking up to the smell of a roast coffee, while others prefer the calming sensation of a nice warm cup of tea. Both would agree that they are a nice pick-me-up to kick-start the day. Among many kinds of tea, one of…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student We’ve all had the common cold, which usually starts with sneezing and sore throat, followed by nasal congestion, runny nose, and a cough.2 It’s one of the biggest culprits causing sick days to be taken at work, absences at school, and in some cases, inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics. In today’s article,…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Anyone living in Alberta would agree that it would be almost abnormal to not have dry skin. Dry skin is a common problem for many, especially for those living in areas with dry air. Yet, not everyone is aware of how they should take care of their dry skin. Today,…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Not too long ago, we discussed how much sleep each individual needs. Today, let’s talk about some steps we can take to improve our sleeping habits and our overall quality of life. Tips on Improving Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene refers to a variety of practices and habits that work to create…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student The Magic Number People say that 8 hours is the ideal amount of sleep you need each night. BUT, is this actually the case? What about people who feel well-rested with 5 hours of sleep? Why do others need 9 hours? How much sleep do we really need? National Sleep…
