Take some time to check in with yourself, sometimes life gets hard.
Are you feeling okay? What are you feeling? Are you being kind to yourself and others? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating regularly? Who can you talk to?
Reach out to someone you love and be the reason someone feels good today! You are never alone🌟
Reminder to check-in on your mental health today ✨💛 you've got this!
A high-fiber diet is so important! Tap to read more 👇
helps keep the digestive system healthy may lower your risk of developing hemorrhoids may even potentially lower your risk of colorectal cancer and other types of cancer
Fiber plays a role in lowering cholesterol, maintaining blood sugar levels and normalizing bowel movements to help you live a longer and healthier life!
So, what foods are high in fibre? 👇
Fruits and vegetables (including the skins!), oat bran, barley, nuts and seeds, psyllium, wholegrain foods, legumes and soy products.
Did you know that the average Canadian only takes about 14 grams of dietary fibre daily?
If you find it difficult to incorporate high-fibre foods into your diet to get the recommended 25 to 38 grams daily, you can also consider taking a psyllium supplement like Metamucil. Come speak to your pharmacist today!
Are you experiencing any of these menstrual signs? Visit your pharmacist! ⬇️
If you're experiencing menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), pharmacists can now prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help you better manage your pain. This service is free of charge to BC residents. Please visit the pharmacy for a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms!❤️
4 tips to get the best out of your pharmacy experience!
✅ Stay with one pharmacy
Staying with one pharmacy is the best way for you and your pharmacist to keep track of your current medications. This way, you can all work together to make sure all medications you are taking are safe and effective and do not have any interactions or allergies with any new prescriptions.
✅ Take all medications as prescribed
Most medicines have to be taken exactly as directed by your doctor and/or pharmacist for them to have the proper effect. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before stopping your medications suddenly and always let them know if you notice any side effects. You should also let them know if you find it hard to remember to take your medications and they can give you helpful advice on how to stick to your medication plan.
✅ Don't leave refills to the last minute
Double check on your prescription bottle if you have any refills and call your pharmacy a week or two before you are going to run out of your medication. If you run out of refills, in some cases, your pharmacist can refill your prescriptions but, in most cases, your doctor will need to be contacted and this can delay medical treatment.
✅ Don't be afraid to ask questions
To get the best experience from your pharmacy, be sure that you understand all the information on how to take your medication properly. If you don't know the name of the medication, what it is being used to treat, how often you should take it, and the potential side effects, don't be afraid to ask for a refresher! Pharmacists are truly medication experts and are more than happy to be a reliable and knowledgeable resource for you.
There's really no comparison to Lonsdale & 3rd Pharmacy! Call us at 604-971-5499 or stop by the pharmacy to speak with our amazing pharmacist, Dr. Shadfar. We look forward to meeting you!
