Nosebleeds are common but rarely dangerous. They appear when the blood vessels which warm and humidify air in the nostrils become damaged. Young children and the elderly who may suffer from circulation problems are most at risk of nosebleeds. Visit in person to our Burnaby Medicine Shoppe location, or visit https://medicineshoppeonline.com for your pharmacy services, […]
An allergy is an exaggerated reaction from the immune system to a substance that doesn’t typically cause harm. These substances, called allergens, enter the body of a person who’s predisposed to allergies and the antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) causes B cells to release histamine and this causes feelings of itchy eyes or sneezing along […]
You may not even notice the harder working part of your body, but your hands work hard on a day-to-day basis. Because they do such strenuous work, many people find that the skin can begin to dry out. Sometimes it gets so bad for others that their skin cracks and sting. Cracked and dry hands […]
Colorectal cancer occurs in the large intestine, which is the last part of the digestive tract. This cancer forms slowly and can be treated if caught at an early stage. We would like to aware people about this on World Cancer Day, what causes and what are the factors that you can consider to minimise the […]
here are a host of factors that can interfere with digestion. Fortunately, most digestive problems are minor, and can be resolved with a few simple measures or by taking over-the-counter medication.
Depression affects both men and women, regardless of age and socioeconomic status. But because they tend to express their emotions differently, depression may be more difficult to detect in men.
Located in the neck under the Adam’s apple, the thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that weighs between 20 and 30 grams and that secretes iodine-rich hormones. Its main role is to stimulate cell and tissue growth. The thyroid also regulates a number of metabolic activities—such as digestion, heart rate, body temperature, sweating, and body weight—and has an affect on the nervous system and reproductive functions.
Do you suffer from type 2 diabetes? If so, your pharmacist is there to help you understand the role of your medications, to provide advice and address any questions or concerns you may have so you don’t experience undue distress about your disease.
