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 What Is Magnesium? Before we get started, let’s explore the role of magnesium (Mg2+) in our body. Did you know that next to potassium (K+), magnesium is the next most abundant molecule in our body? Not surprisingly, it’s responsible for many key functions in our body such as:1 Metabolism Protein formation…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate Constant Fatigue and Cold Intolerance Do you often find yourself so tired you can’t even stay awake to get anything done, even despite sleeping eight, maybe more, hours a night? Or are you that one person that always seems to be cold while everyone else is just fine? Feeling tired or…