Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student While shopping at the grocery store, you may have noticed some dairy products containing probiotics. You may have also noticed that various probiotics in the vitamin and herbal aisle claim to have health benefits. It can be overwhelming to see this wide array of products and try to decipher what…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student In our last article, we talked about constipation – what it is, what some common causes are and how to prevent it. In today’s article, we’ll discuss some treatment options for constipation to help you navigate the confusing and overwhelming the stomach care aisle. When should I seek a healthcare…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student How often do you visit the washroom? Once a day? Every other day? Not everyone is comfortable talking about their bowel movements, especially when constipation is an issue. But the truth is, many of us have experienced constipation before and may have needed to seek some help. Unfortunately, the stomach-care aisle…
Ty Johnston, PharmD Student Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 10-25% of Canadians.1 The symptoms can be very burdensome and disruptive to a person’s everyday life. Despite the condition being poorly understood, there are some simple measures that can reduce symptoms. What is IBS? IBS is a disorder that causes…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Heartburn Have you ever experienced a burning sensation in your stomach, or lower chest pain up to the neck after a huge meal? You may have heard people refer to these symptoms as acid reflux or heartburn, which are common among many individuals.1 In today’s article, we’ll discuss a potential cause and…