Orange Care Pharmacy

Orange Care Pharmacy Pharmacy and walk in clinic
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06/28/2023

School’s over, and with it, so is your routine—at least for a couple of months.

Whether you’re going on vacation or spending activity-filled days with your kids at home, the shift in your day-to-day schedule this summer could cause you to forget your medications.

Taking medication as prescribed can help you stay healthy and symptom-free. (You and your doctor won’t know if they are working properly if you don’t take them regularly.) It’s important for your wellness now, and in the long term.

Learn helpful ways to try and form good habits when taking your medicine: Taking your medicine correctly (tevacanada.com)

Speak to our pharmacist if you have questions or concerns about your medication.

There’s nothing like a family biking adventure on a sunny day! As you and your kids take to the streets again, be sure t...
06/20/2023

There’s nothing like a family biking adventure on a sunny day! As you and your kids take to the streets again, be sure to practice cycling safety with these tips:

• Always wear a properly fitted helmet. A helmet should cover the forehead, be level on the head and have the strap securely fastened under the chin.

• Ensure your bikes are tuned up. Test the brakes and tire pressure, adjust the seat and handlebar height.

• Dress to ride! Even in the daytime, bright colours make you more visible to traffic. Opt for well-fitted sneakers (no sandals), and shorts or fitted pants that won’t get tangled in the pedals or bike chain.

• Know and obey traffic rules when cycling on the road

Find more bike safety tips to avoid injuries from the Canadian Red Cross here:
https://www.redcross.ca/training-and-certification/first-aid-tips-and-resources/first-aid-tips/bike-safety #:~:text=Use%20reflective%20stripes%20on%20clothing,when%20cycling%20on%20the%20road

If you’ve spotted white or yellow patches on your baby’s tongue or on the inside of your child’s cheeks, they may have a...
06/14/2023

If you’ve spotted white or yellow patches on your baby’s tongue or on the inside of your child’s cheeks, they may have a fungal infection called thrush. Thrush is most common in young kids, but can affect adults, too. (In adults, symptoms can also include a cottony feeling in your mouth and loss of taste.)

Here are three things you can do to help prevent thrush:

1- Practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. If your baby uses a bottle or a pacifier, thoroughly clean them in hot water or the dishwasher after each use.

2- See your dentist regularly. This is especially important if you have certain health issues, like diabetes.

3- Limit the amount of sugar and yeast-containing foods you eat.

With higher temperatures come shorts, sleeveless tops and beachwear that often prompts us to want to be fuzz-free. But i...
06/07/2023

With higher temperatures come shorts, sleeveless tops and beachwear that often prompts us to want to be fuzz-free. But if you’ve been shaving or waxing, and have noticed some raised, discoloured bumps on your legs or under your arms, it could be ingrown hairs.

Ingrown hairs happen when a hair that has been cut or pulled grows back into your skin. You can help to prevent them by using good removal techniques including waxing in the direction hair naturally grows and changing your razor blade often.

Ask our pharmacist for advice on safe and effective treatments for ingrown hairs.

All it takes is a gust of wind blowing sand into your eye to kill the vibe of a beach day. Even though one speck can fee...
06/05/2023

All it takes is a gust of wind blowing sand into your eye to kill the vibe of a beach day. Even though one speck can feel like a boulder under your eyelid, you can get quick relief. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) when you get something in your eye:

• Do let your tears flow. Usually, they will flush out what’s in your eye within a matter of minutes.

• Don’t rub your eye or try to remove the sand or other object with your fingers. You could cause a scratch that could lead to infection.

• Do remove contact lenses right away if you are wearing them.

Wondering if you need an antibiotic to treat your sinus infection? Or ear infection? Ask our pharmacist for answers to t...
11/18/2022

Wondering if you need an antibiotic to treat your sinus infection? Or ear infection? Ask our pharmacist for answers to these questions and when might be the right time to use an antibiotic.

Unnecessary antibiotic use reduces the chance that these medications will work when you need them most.

Using antibiotics appropriately protects us all. Learn more about using them correctly: https://antibioticwise.ca

11/14/2022

Occasionally, even the most organized person misses a dose of their medication.

Sometimes a skipped dose isn’t a big deal, but many medications won’t work right if they’re not taken exactly as prescribed. In some cases, if you don’t take the medicine at the right time, your symptoms might become more difficult to manage.

If you’re unsure about what to do if you miss your meds, contact our pharmacist.

Almost 6 million Canadians have prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high e...
11/14/2022

Almost 6 million Canadians have prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Here are some key facts about diabetes.

Symptoms: You can have type 2 diabetes without any obvious warning signs.

Risk factors: Being over the age of 40, having a close relative with diabetes, or being of African, Arab, Asian, Hispanic, or South Asian descent all put you at higher risk.

Prevention: Eating well, moving more, and maintaining a healthy body weight are the most effective things you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Learn more about diabetes, from Diabetes Canada: https://www.diabetes.ca/en-CA/about-diabetes

Keep your little ones safe this Halloween – and have fun on the spookiest night of the year by planning ahead and follow...
10/31/2022

Keep your little ones safe this Halloween – and have fun on the spookiest night of the year by planning ahead and following a few golden rules:
• Give each child a flashlight to carry to make them more visible to cars and other pedestrians and encourage them to always cross at the corner.
• Let kids draw or design the jack-o-lantern, then have an adult carve it.
• Choose costumes that are fitted (which don’t pose a tripping hazard) and use makeup instead of masks, so they don’t interfere with your child’s vision or breathing.

Psoriasis is a disorder of the immune system that causes skin rashes with itchy, scaly patches that can be painful and e...
10/29/2022

Psoriasis is a disorder of the immune system that causes skin rashes with itchy, scaly patches that can be painful and embarrassing. Psoriasis can impact a person’s relationships, self-esteem, and even their work.
Read more about this disease, which affects as many as three percent of Canadians: https://www.canadianpsoriasisnetwork.com/psoriasis-have/

There’s no cure for psoriasis, but there are a variety of treatment options, including prescription creams, ointments, and oral or injectable medications.

Ask our pharmacist if you have any questions about your treatment medications, or if you suspect you may have psoriasis.

10/20/2022

Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which may lead to an increased risk of fracture. This disease can have multiple causes, but exercise and nutrition play a role in keeping bones healthy.

Foods for healthy bones… Adequate calcium intake is necessary for maintaining bone health. Key sources of calcium include milk, fortified milk alternatives, and canned salmon.

Exercise for healthy bones… An active lifestyle helps protect your spine, builds muscle strength and balance, and slows the rate of bone loss. A combination of activities, including yoga, dance, walking and weight training, for example, will help to protect your bones.

Talk with our pharmacist for advice on whether you should be taking a calcium supplement, and other ways you can protect your bones

An estimated eight million Canadians have an eye disease that puts them at risk of vision loss. On World Sight Day, let’...
10/19/2022

An estimated eight million Canadians have an eye disease that puts them at risk of vision loss. On World Sight Day, let’s learn a bit more about blindness.

Did you know?
Many people who are blind have some remaining vision. Some eye diseases impact central vision, others affect peripheral sight.
People who are blind can still do almost anything – just differently. They can live independently, raise a family, have a meaningful career, play sports, and more.
Not every person who is blind uses a cane or a guide dog. Some use other tools or strategies for getting around.

If you or someone you know has received a diagnosis of vision loss, check out Fighting Blindness Canada for helpful resources: https://www.fightingblindness.ca/eyehealth/

Ask our pharmacist for advice on supplements that help support your eye health.

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