October 18, 2021
Medication Adherence
Are you taking your medications properly? As COVID-19 continues to shine a spotlight on public health, a recent study points to what pharmacists are calling another serious healthcare issue that needs our attention: medication adherence. A national survey conducted in... read more
December 22, 2020
Smart Choices to Beat the Holiday Hangover
‘Tis the season to indulge in the festive cheer that may be naughtier than nice when it comes to our health (cue the wine, egg nog, and baked holiday goodies). While these are the traditions that help to make this... read more
December 9, 2020
Paradise Found: Elevating Your Space with Essential Oils
With the wintery weather upon us, and the continued directive from our local health authority to stay home, spending time in our own humble abodes has become an inevitable reality. Our recommended at-home mood booster is simple, all-natural, and cost... read more
June 18, 2020
Screen Time & Eye Care
Many of us are spending more time on our screens lately, as we experience more virtual meetings, binge our favourite Netflix series, scroll our social media feeds more frequently. While we know it can be difficult to disconnect, we’ve provided... read more
June 15, 2020
A Pharmacist’s Guide to Suncare
We asked and he answered! Lonny Barr, Owner/Pharmacist at Pharmasave Parksville, gives us the full scoop on proper suncare Q: What’s the best thing I can do to prevent sunspots and aging? A: The single most important thing you can... read more
June 15, 2020
Thieves Oil Essential Oil Blend
We know why they call it Thieves Oil, because this all-natural essential oil blend has stolen our hearts. A blend of lemon, eucalyptus, cinnamon, rosemary, and clove, Thieves Oil can serve many purposes to enhance the health of our homes... read more
June 11, 2020
Garden Rhubarb: A Crisp, Delicious Summer Vegetable
Garden Rhubarb: A Crisp, Delicious Summer Vegetable While many of us use rhubarb in our culinary creations as a fruit-like filler (cooking it with sugar for use in pies, crumbles and crisps), this herbaceous perennial is in fact a vegetable!... read more
May 14, 2020
Tub Talk: Essential Oils
While there are many benefits of using essential oils, adding them to your bath-time routine promotes physical and mental relaxation (ultra timely!) while also boasting skin-healing properties. Our brand of choice is NOW Foods, which produces a line of pure,... read more
May 14, 2020
