CANADIAN HEART HEALTH MONTH Chocolate and Heart Health Dark chocolate and cocoa powder contain antioxidant compounds called Flavanols, which are linked to heart benefits. Research has shown that eating small amounts of dark chocolate or cocoa powder daily can lower blood pressure. Studies have also revealed decreases in “bad” LDL cholesterol, and decreased risk of [...]
Chocolate and Heart Health Dark chocolate and cocoa powder contain antioxidant compounds called Flavanols, which are linked to heart benefits. Research has shown that eating small amounts of dark chocolate or cocoa powder daily can lower blood pressure. Studies have also revealed decreases in “bad” LDL cholesterol, and decreased risk of heart attack and [...]
The start of a new year is a natural time to take stock of many things in life, especially your health. Nearly five million people in Canada smoke. If you are a smoker, quitting is the single best way to improve your health. Quitting can be hard. In fact, most smokers try to quit 5-7 [...]
Our lungs are pretty special. They bring air in and out of our bodies for our entire life without our even thinking about it. Our lungs are good to us and we should always take care of them, including looking out for diseases that can affect the lungs like asthma and chronic obstructive lung [...]
Prescription Medications Get a full list of your medications from your Remedy’sRx Pharmacist. This is useful for Customs, emergencies and in case items get lost. Speak to your Remedy’sRx Pharmacist about how to adjust your medication schedule if you’re changing time zones Keep medications in their original packaging. Bring extra in case your trip [...]
