Lindsay Dixon
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- 10/19/2025
When medications keep patients awake: How pharmacists can help identify drug-induced insomnia
Nearly one in five Canadians reports symptoms of insomnia. While stress, aging, and lifestyle are common contributors, pharmacists know that both prescription and over-the-counter medications can quietly disrupt quality sleep. - 9/15/2025
Is melatonin the answer? A pharmacist’s guide to melatonin use in children
Melatonin is flying off our shelves, but behind the tasty gummies and irresistible claims of better sleep lies a bigger question: when is melatonin truly appropriate for children? - 8/4/2025
Tick season is here—are you ready to counsel with confidence?
To prepare you for patient conversations this summer, we'll discuss the mechanism by which Lyme disease is transmitted, the various clinical presentations of Lyme disease, key tips on how to prevent Lyme disease and when to recommend treatment. (And check out the practical YouTube video at the end of this story!) - 6/17/2025
Beyond sodium: what pharmacists should know about nonpharmacological strategies for hypertension
When patients ask us for alternative ways to lower their blood pressure, pharmacists have the unique opportunity to deliver evidence-based guidance that blends clinical urgency with practical, sustainable lifestyle advice. - 6/16/2025
Turmeric and curcumin: anti-inflammatory promise or overhyped supplement?
Can a common culinary spice truly offer relief for chronic pain, or does the science still fall short? - 4/10/2025
Counselling tips for the OTC top 10
It’s a typical evening in a Canadian community pharmacy. As you finalize the last prescriptions of the day, your attention shifts to a familiar sight—a solitary soul navigating the OTC aisle, eyes scanning the shelves in quiet desperation.
