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.…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharm Student “If you take your foot off the gas one day a week, but then, six days a week, you have it pounded to the metal, you’re not necessarily doing yourself a whole lot of good.” – Dr. Stephen Freedland, associate professor of urology and pathology at the Duke University Medical…
David Poon, BSc Immunology and Infection, PharmD Student Everyone is Different Imagine you’re in a crowd. You’re at the beach, a mall, a restaurant, or even at home. Look to your left and then look to your right. You notice at first glance that everyone is different than you. Notice that everyone has a unique…
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…
Ty Johnston, PharmD Candidate What Is Bulletproof Coffee: Bulletproof coffee is an emerging trend, which was first popularized by David Asprey, the creator of the company Bulletproof Coffee. Essentially, it’s butter and oil added to coffee but in high amounts. Here are the ingredients:1 2 cups of coffee 2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter 1-2…
Ethos Ho, BSc Pharmacy Candidate What Is Qigong? Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that dates back around 7000 years.1 The word “Qi” means “vital energy” or “life force,” while “gong” means “work” or “discipline.”1,2 Generally speaking, the practice of Qigong incorporates:1,2 Meditation Rhythmic movements Low-moderate intensity exercises and postures Coordination of various breathing patterns Since Qigong…
Seunga (Jasmine) Han, PharmD Candidate The World of Diet In the past, we’ve covered a handful of topics on weight loss such as weight loss products, detox teas, intermittent fasting, flexible dieting, and other ways that may promote weight loss. Today, we’ll be discussing the Paleo diet, which has gained popularity among many health-oriented individuals.…