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Nutrition and microbiome: factors for mental health
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  • Functional Medicine
July 9, 2021

Nutrition and microbiome: factors for mental health

Our health, including our mental well-being, is the result of a multitude of factors, including...
How to Tell the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
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  • anxiety
May 21, 2021

How to Tell the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety

We’ve all experienced either stress or anxiety – both lead to symptoms such as emotional...
Tips to get a better sleep
Tips to get a better sleep
  • Medical Doctor
May 7, 2021

Tips to get a better sleep

A lack of quality sleep is linked to nearly all major disease of aging—heart disease,...
COVID-19, or just seasonal allergies?
COVID-19, or just seasonal allergies?
  • Allergies
April 13, 2021

COVID-19, or just seasonal allergies?

By Ying Wang, BSc. (Pharm), RPh. As days grow longer and pollen fills the air,...
Prolonged stress can lead to hormone imbalance
Prolonged stress can lead to hormone imbalance
  • Medical Doctor
April 9, 2021

Prolonged stress can lead to hormone imbalance

Stress is pervasive and has reached unprecedented levels during the past year. Pandemic stress has...
The Facts about DNA Testing
The Facts about DNA Testing
  • LivePure Journal
March 27, 2021

The Facts about DNA Testing

The topic of home genetic testing comes up quite frequently with our patients. Should you...
Learning about Liposomes
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  • Supplements
March 12, 2021

Learning about Liposomes

Liposomes are a method to safely transport supplements, through digestion acids and enzymes, into the...
Omega-3: brain function & heart health in women
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  • Heart Health
February 19, 2021

Omega-3: brain function & heart health in women

I was in perimenopause, my stress was high ... After all that, it’s not surprising that...
Isolation Linked to Women’s Heart Health
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  • Medical Doctor
February 5, 2021

Isolation Linked to Women’s Heart Health

Did you know that loneliness and isolation affect our physical and mental health? The mind...
Magnesium: What You Need to Know
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  • Natural Supplements
January 22, 2021

Magnesium: What You Need to Know

Magnesium is one of the most essential nutrients for maintaining good health. It is the...
Bob: Inspire Each Other to Health
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  • Bob Mehr
January 8, 2021

Bob: Inspire Each Other to Health

Looking back at the years past, I’m encouraged to see a clear shift in the...
Pharmacists Stand Ready to Help
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  • Prevention
January 8, 2021

Pharmacists Stand Ready to Help

Did you know that in this flu season, BC Pharmacists have administered more than 1...