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Saxenda – Medication for Weight loss

Diet/Nutrition, Health TalkBy Ty Johnston September 9, 2018 Leave a comment

Ty Johnston, PharmD Student Trying to lose weight can cause people a huge deal of stress. Some people just don’t have the time to maintain a specific diet or find time to get in a workout. But there’s no denying the obesity rates in Canada, which have been trending up for the last several years.…

Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Health Talk, Stomach HealthBy Ty Johnston August 26, 2018 Leave a comment

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…