Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student Feeling cold, tired, and fatigued? These are common symptoms to experience when you lack sleep. When you are dealing with these symptoms on a daily basis, however, it could be a sign of a hormonal imbalance. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient amounts of…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student When I was a child, I believed two things: if I was happy, I should laugh to brighten people’s days, and if I was sad, I should try to smile and be brave. Show the world I wasn’t broken. It became harder as I grew up. Each wave of depression…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student Recall the last scary movie you watched. There’s a good chance it had a stereotypically “crazy” patient locked in the hospital, screaming that they were going to hurt you. I’ll be honest; I was worried prior to starting my training at a psychiatric facility. I wanted to learn more about…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student “A world without colour…” For most people, this would be a strange world to live in. After all, we use colour in most aspects of our everyday lives. Whether it’s driving, cooking, or creating art, colour differentiation is essential to help us complete our work. But did you know there…
Have a “shake” that you can’t seem to shake? Essential tremor is one of the most common neurological disorder and can significantly impair a person’s quality of life.
But there are ways to manage it. From occupational and physical therapy to medications, finding the right treatment is a matter of collaboration with your healthcare team.
Today’s article by Kevin Huang gives us the details on this and more!
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student A prescription was presented before my eyes, an opioid. For a second, I stood there staring at the sheet. Another one. This is the fifth copy I’ve seen today, and like every other time, I couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy. We spent a good amount of time learning…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student “You’re standing by the road. Frozen & shocked, images of past memories flickers before your eyes. Frightened and scared, you feel helpless and lost. Instinctively, you turn away hoping you will never have to relive that scene ever again.” This is a classic tale of people who struggle with post-traumatic…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student “Love yourself. No matter what, always remember to love yourself.” That’s something my mom always used to say, and honestly, I always used to laugh whenever she did. My mom’s always been quite the character, and although I appreciate her daily encouragements, it doesn’t take long before I start rolling…
Kevin Huang, BSc Pharm Student Being sick is never fun. Especially when you’re a kid. With all the pain, fever and sore, it’s no surprise we make a big deal about it. We all have our family remedies, some better than others. But have you ever wondered, why are we treating fevers? Better yet. Do we need to…
