Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Infant Formulas In a past article, we mentioned that it’s highly recommended for mothers to breastfeed infants for the first 6 months of their life and up to 2 years of age. However, some mothers, whether it’s due to a lack of breastmilk or personal preference, may be required to…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student In a previous article, we discussed about breastfeeding; including when to start breastfeeding and the benefits associated with it. If you missed this article or need a refresher on this topic, take a look at this link for more information on breastfeeding. Today, we’ll take a look at another topic…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Weight loss, whether it’s for improving appearance or overall well being, is something that many individuals struggle with. Anywhere from the one-food diet, detox diet, to weight loss pills, there are many products and methods out there that claim to support weight loss. Orlistat, a weight loss medication, may sound…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Student Excessive Sweating Previously, we’ve covered a topic on excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and odorous sweating (bromhidrosis) to get a better understanding of what it is, what causes it, and what could be done to minimize it. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out that article first! Continuing with the…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student When it comes to buying whole or organic foods, there are myriads of benefits – supporting local growers, sustainable food production and just the idea of eating something more “natural”. In recent years, people have started to prefer this approach as they grow wary of major corporations, GMOs, and…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate What is Menthol? Menthol is one of the most well-known additives used in consumer products. It’s added to confections such as chocolate, oral-care products and medicinal products for its cooling and biological effects. The aromatic plant from which menthol is derived has been shown to exhibit various properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, antipruritic…
Brooke Thai, PharmD Candidate Welcome back, readers! I see my last article interested you enough to want to read the second one. In the last article, I talked about (peri)menopause and its symptoms. If you can’t remember, you can refresh your memory here. Today, I’ll talk about the treatments that are used to minimize those symptoms.…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate What are Probiotics? The word “probiotic” means “for life” as opposed to “antibiotic” which means “against life.” In medicine, probiotics refer to products containing live microorganisms that help improve the balance of intestinal microorganisms.1 In contrast to antibiotics, probiotics promote the growth of essential gut bacteria, instead of eradicating microorganisms. If…
Aaron Chy, BSc General, PharmD Student Ring Ring Ring… In today’s society, many of us are constantly bombarded with lights, sounds and demands from the moment we wake up until the end of the day. Picture this, you start the day off to the dreaded sound of your alarm, followed by the typical morning routine:…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Candidate Some Sweet News If you have a sweet-tooth for dark chocolate, then you’ll be happy to hear that there is a growing amount of scientific evidence encouraging regular consumption of dark chocolate. Recent research has been focusing on the therapeutic benefits of dark chocolate on cardiovascular health and diabetes management…
