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11/21/2025

Don't forget to load up on a high-quality probiotic when taking course of antibiotics. You'll thank me later.

11/20/2025

Advancing ADHD medication is very tricky for Pharmacists. At the end of the day, the doctor need to take on the responsibility for making sure their patients are not left without a refill prescription and not put the onus on pharmacies to advance or refill medications that are not considered life or death. Patients that truly need the medication are left in a very difficult situation and left for themselves putting- of course-the Pharmacist in an uncomfortable and professional risky situation. Doctors and medical staff should take on their professional responsibilities properly and not just pass the buck when it comes to controlled products.

11/19/2025

How do YOU choose your pharmacist?
Give it some thought! More than a pill counter and delivery person ;)))

11/18/2025

Swapping out your toothbrush after a bout of strep throat is a savvy move, almost like throwing out spoiled milk. When you’ve got strep throat, those nasty bacteria can hang out on your toothbrush, plotting their comeback. Even though you’re tackling the infection with antibiotics, why give those germs a free ticket back into your body? Changing your toothbrush after you’ve finished your antibiotic course is like cleaning up after a messy party—ensuring those uninvited bacterial guests don't make a return appearance. So, keep it fresh and keep those germs guessing!

11/17/2025

🧠🍷 Why I’m Rethinking That “One Glass” — A Dad and Pharmacist Perspective

Before I had kids, “one drink won’t hurt” felt like gospel.
Stressful day? Pour a drink. Celebrate something? Pour a drink.
It was automatic.

But now?
I look at my kids and realize my brain isn’t just mine anymore.
It’s theirs too.
My memories, my decisions, my patience — that’s what I’m giving them every day.

And here’s the truth the research slaps you with:
Alcohol shrinks your brain.
Even small amounts.
Even if you only drink “socially.”
Over time, every drink chips away at your gray matter — the stuff that makes you you.

And it gets worse:
Alcohol also damages the tiny blood vessels in your brain (hyaline arteriolosclerosis).
Imagine your brain’s blood supply like a bunch of garden hoses.
Alcohol hardens those hoses until barely a trickle gets through.
No blood = no oxygen = brain starving slowly.

The result?

More memory slips.

More poor decisions.

Higher risk of dementia down the road.

Not exactly the legacy I want to leave behind.

🧠 Clinical pearl:
Brain shrinkage showed up in people drinking less than one drink a day.
Not heavy drinkers.
Normal, everyday parents like me.
No amount of red wine, beer, or whiskey was “safe.”
Damage is damage.

Today, when I think about drinking, I don’t just ask, “Do I deserve a glass tonight?”
I ask:
👉 Does my family deserve my best brain tomorrow?

Because that’s the real choice on the table.


11/17/2025

Mold detox kits vs facts: what actually helps

You do not need a “black mold detox.” You need to fix moisture and clean the area.
Mold can trigger allergies and asthma. It does not cause a vague toxin buildup in healthy people.
If you see or smell mold, the priority is the source. Find the leak. Dry the space. Improve airflow.
Use simple steps at home. Wear an N95, bag and toss porous junk, clean hard surfaces, and launder fabrics hot.
Charcoal, zeolite, chlorella, spirulina, and oregano oil do not detox mold in humans.

What can help while you fix the space
A HEPA air purifier can lower particles. Saline nasal rinses can ease congestion. Standard allergy meds can help symptoms.
See a clinician if you have fever, coughing that lasts, shortness of breath, or you are immunocompromised.
Serious fungal infections need prescription antifungals. Not kits.
Save your money. Call a plumber. Then clean. Then breathe.

11/13/2025

People online should treat everything like bean soup.

You post a simple thing and suddenly the comments fill up with “but what if I’m allergic to beans” or “can I make it without beans” or “I hate soup.” And the joke is… it was never about you. It was just bean soup.

Not a life philosophy. Not a personal attack. Not a customized order. Just bean soup.

And sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is smile, put the spoon down, and keep scrolling.

11/11/2025

Heavy metal detox myths vs facts

If you feel tired or foggy, it doesn’t mean metals are ruining you. True poisoning looks different.

Real symptoms look like this:
Lead: belly pain, constipation, anemia. Kids can have learning delays.
Mercury: tremors, memory problems, kidney injury.
Arsenic: severe diarrhea, skin changes, nerve issues.
Cadmium: kidney damage and weak bones.

Real treatment looks like this:
Doctors use chelators in monitored care. EDTA for lead. Dimercaprol or DMSA for arsenic and mercury. Penicillamine for copper.

What about the “detox kit” stuff?
Spirulina and chlorella are nutritious but not proven to clear metals in people.
Cilantro tastes great. Human evidence is weak.
Zeolite is interesting in labs, not proven in humans.
Activated charcoal helps in some drug overdoses if given early. It does not pull metals from your tissues.

The smart move
If you suspect exposure, get tested. Blood or urine, guided by a clinician. If levels are high, you need proper medical care, not a smoothie.

My take as your pharmacist
Fear sells. Science helps. I want you healthy and confident, not scared and shopping.

11/10/2025

💧 Bleach baths for eczema?
They sound extreme but when done right, they can help some people with tougher cases of eczema calm things down.

Here’s the deal:
🩺 Bleach baths are conditionally recommended by U.S. guidelines (AAP and AAAAI/ACAAI) but only for moderate to severe eczema, not mild cases.
Why? Because the evidence is modest and some studies show improvements,
Still, when flares are stubborn or infections keep coming back, they’re worth a chat with your pharmacist or dermatologist

🛁 How to do it safely:

Add ¼–½ cup (60–120 mL) of unscented household bleach (6% sodium hypochlorite) to a full tub of lukewarm water (≈150 L).

Soak 5–10 minutes, 2–3 times per week.

Rinse with clean water, pat dry, and moisturize immediately.

Skip it if you have open wounds or raw skin.

🧴 Bleach baths aren’t a cure they’re an adjunct (extra help), not a replacement for your usual eczema creams. The main benefit? Fewer bacteria on the skin and maybe fewer flare-ups.

Clear instructions matter. The wrong dilution can do more harm than good.
So talk to your pharmacist before you try it — we’ll make sure you get it right.

Alex, your Toronto Pharmacist 👨‍⚕️

11/09/2025

Leaky gut vs intestinal permeability: what’s real and what’s marketing

Feeling bloated, foggy, or wiped after lunch doesn’t prove you have a “leaky gut.”
Medicine does recognize increased intestinal permeability, but it appears with serious conditions like celiac disease or Crohn’s.
Supplements get overhyped here. Glutamine helps very sick patients, not everyday bloat.
Collagen is just protein. Some probiotics help IBS, but they don’t seal holes.
Bone broth is tasty, not a cure.

If your gut were truly leaking, you’d see red flags like ongoing diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, or nutrient deficiencies.

Before you buy a “kit,” check your basics: fibre, protein, sleep, stress, and rule out actual conditions with your clinician.

11/08/2025

That brain fog and cravings you blame on yeast?
Not how Candida works.

Real problems show up with weak immunity, recent broad antibiotics, uncontrolled diabetes, chemo, HIV, or ICU lines.

Mouth thrush looks like white patches. Vaginal yeast brings itching, burning, and discharge.

Bloodstream Candida is called invasive candidiasis. It is rare outside hospitals and can be life threatening.
That needs antifungal medicine like fluconazole or amphotericin from a doctor. Not oregano oil capsules.

Sugar cravings and post lunch fatigue are usually normal carb swings.
If you keep getting thrush or vaginal yeast infections, we look for triggers like antibiotics, high blood sugars, or tight moisture trapping clothing. That is boring science, not a conspiracy.

Red flag signs mean you see a clinician fast. Fever, chills, severe pain, spreading rash, pregnancy with severe symptoms, or symptoms that do not improve after proper care need attention.
If you use a product and you get worse, stop and get checked.

10/30/2025

Adrenal fatigue is a myth -cortisol disorders are real.
Tired + cravings ≠ “burnt-out adrenals.” True issues look like adrenal insufficiency (severe fatigue, low BP, darker skin) or Cushing’s (rapid weight gain, muscle weakness, purple stretch marks)both need proper testing, not “adrenal kits.” Adaptogens won’t “heal” glands, and licorice can raise blood pressure. Save this, book real labs, skip the scare marketing.

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