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It’s common to pack on a couple extra pounds over the winter months, but spring is here and it’s time to give those healthier habits a kickstart!

The warmer weather upon us is perfect for increasing your activity levels (hello long walks and bike rides!). Your farmer’s market will soon be ushering in local produce to freshen up your diet. Get ready to spring into a more energized and healthier you. The pharmacy team is here to help. Stop by the pharmacy if you have any questions.

Are spring showers triggering your migraines? You’re not alone. As many as one in three people with chronic migraines say that weather changes affect their symptoms.

For some people, weather changes can cause imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin, that can bring on a migraine. Changes in barometric pressure and windy or stormy weather can also be triggers.

Read this blog post on how to cope when weather changes trigger your migraines:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/weather-affect-migraine/

The season has turned, the weather is balmy, and everyone seems to be feeling sunnier –– except you.

We know that depression is complicated – and anticipating the lows can be difficult. We are pleased to share this story on ways to better understand your depression, from someone who understands how it feels:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/better-understand-your-depression/

If you have questions or any concerns about your mental health, talk to our pharmacist.

Got your first nasty cold of the season? That sore throat, runny nose, and/or mild cough is probably going to last one to two weeks.

Although you can be contagious throughout the time you have symptoms, you’re most likely to infect someone else during the first few days. If you can, stay home to rest and recover, and reduce the risk of passing it on to someone else, particularly those around you who may be at risk of complications.

If you have concerns about worsening symptoms or are wondering if it’s time to see your doctor, our pharmacist is here to help.

The busy back-to-school season can be especially hectic if you’re a caregiver or a parent. Here are three tips that can help when trying to manage it all:

1/ Make lists. They’re visual reminders that will help you prioritize tasks and can keep you on track.
2/ Manage your expectations. Whether you’re planning weeknight dinners or after-school activities, forget about perfection. Sometimes good enough really is good enough.
3/ Declutter and get organized. From designated spots for the kids’ school backpacks, to a new filing system for medical records, being organized always pays off.

Read one dad’s account of how he manages the day-to-day care of his wife and daughter:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/manage-my-day-as-a-caregiver/

Have you, or someone you love, recently been diagnosed with cancer? If you have it can be tempting to minimize the pain or severity of the situation. Instead of letting people in, it might seem easier to pretend things are “fine,” but eventually you’ll need and want the support of your friends.

Check out this blog post on how to let friends in when you’re struggling with cancer:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/five-steps-to-let-friends-in/

If you have questions about your situation, speak with our pharmacist.

If your child has a food allergy, whether they’re eating in the cafeteria or playing outside at recess, there can be risky situations for them while they’re at school each day. Be sure to fill out the necessary school paperwork, like an anaphylaxis emergency plan.

Learn more about working with your child’s school to keep them safe at lunch, snack times, and beyond. Check out the resources from Food Allergy Canada: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/ongoing-allergy-management/parents-and-caregivers/school-k-to-12/

With back-to-school, and the return of cold and flu season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to review hand washing with your kids.

Good hand hygiene not only helps to prevent your child from getting sick, but it also reduces their risk of infecting others. If you have any questions, stop by and talk to our pharmacist.

To teach kids about proper hand washing technique, check out the popular Operation: WASHUP program. It contains fun, easy-to-understand tools you can use at home: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/your-health-wellness/operation-washup/

Back-to-school can be especially tough for a child with ADHD. This disorder doesn’t just affect their schoolwork. It can also make it harder for them to make friends, join activities and even participate in sports.
Luckily, there are many things you can do to support your child (or any family member) with ADHD.

Read more about ADHD, ways to manage it home and school, and what it can mean to care for someone with ADHD: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/your-health-wellness/adhd/

Whether you grabbed a pair of hot tongs without thinking, or were splashed by some grease while grilling, it’s not difficult to end up with a BBQ burn..

Stop by the pharmacy to refresh your first aid kit with bandages, medicated creams, and pain medications, so you have what you need to take care of a minor burn at home.

And find out what to do in the case of a potentially serious, third- or fourth-degree burn: https://www.canadianskin.ca/burns?start=2

Every third Saturday in August, we celebrate and bring awareness to the plight of the bees.

For thousands of years, honey has been enjoyed in food, utilized as a preservative –– and revered for its healing powers. Different types of honey have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.

The next time you have a cold, stop by the pharmacy. Whether it’s honey or an over-the-counter medication, our pharmacist can help you find the right product to help soothe your symptoms.

Kids are headed back to class in a few weeks! Did you know that as much as 80 percent of the learning they do at school is visual? Children who have trouble seeing can encounter many difficulties in class and their ability to read and write may be affected.

Read more about what you can do to ensure your children’s eyes are healthy and that they are seeing well: https://opto.ca/health-library/the-eye-exam

If you see someone in distress at an outdoor festival or sporting event this summer, there’s a chance it’s heatstroke. Someone with heat stroke may have flushed skin, a rapid heart rate and a high body temperature.

Other signs and symptoms of heatstroke can include confusion, a headache and nausea and vomiting.

Heatstroke can damage the heart, kidneys, muscles and more, which is why a person experiencing heatstroke should always been seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

A red, itchy, sore ear could signal a common complaint during the summer months: swimmer’s ear.

Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the tube that runs from your eardrum to the outer part of your ear. It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear, creating a moist environment where bacteria can grow.

This infection can usually be treated with prescription ear drops. Ask our pharmacist if you should see your doctor.

Anxiety can affect anyone of us, at any time, and in all areas of life.

Workplace anxiety is a common issue amongst many. If you’re experiencing anxiety in the workplace it might be time to talk to your boss. Check out this blog post from a woman who has been there:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/anxiety-in-the-workplace-breaking-the-silence/

If you are looking for additional support, contact the pharmacy team. We are here to help you and can point you in the right direction to get the support you need – whether it be through your family physician, online tools, or community resources.

It’s World Multiple Sclerosis Day. More than 4,000 Canadians are diagnosed with the condition every year.

If you have been diagnosed—or you’re caring for a loved one who is—our pharmacist can support you with information about medications and other ways to manage your condition, and more.

For additional resources, including a guide for caregivers and information about support groups, visit: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/your-health-wellness/multiple-sclerosis/

Today is World Hypertension Day—a day to raise awareness about a condition that affects more than 7 million Canadians.

Hypertension exists when there is too much pressure in the blood vessels, leading to complications like heart attack and stroke. The first step to achieving healthy blood pressure is simple—just keep track of it!

Talk with our pharmacist about whether a home blood pressure monitor might be right for you. They can help you understand what the numbers mean, how to prevent high blood pressure and how to manage your medications.

Go to Hypertension Canada for more information: https://hypertension.ca/hypertension-and-you/

This National Nursing Week—the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, one of many nurses who helped shape the course of healthcare—we’re honouring our nursing colleagues for their tireless efforts in helping with the continuum of patient care. We value our relationships with you, as we work together to take the best possible care of the people in our community.

Do you know an exceptional nurse? Show your appreciation by leaving a comment using the and feel free to share a story of a nurse who left a lasting impression.

https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/news-events/national-nursing-week

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