Over-The-Counter Medication Safety: the Knowledge Gap

I love my job as a pharmacist and I have met some amazing people.  Whether my patient’s have a third grade education or a doctorate they all have their own expertise and their own knowledge gaps.  No one can know everything and I don’t expect my patients to be experts in pharmacology.  That’s my niche.  […]

Herbs: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Image borrowed from Hoalian.com Most of us grew up on our mother’s and grandmother’s home remedies.  In our home we always had an ample supply of chamomile, peppermint, lavender, and aloe vera.  I fell in love with herbal remedies because my Mom was quite the gardener and tea lover and her remedies worked!  Herbal remedies […]

Vitamin D – Why do I need it?

Vitamin D has been overlooked as an aid to health. There are so many areas of health Vitamin D can contribute. Mental health: Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving and Christmas can be difficult for some? It may have something to do with the Vitamin D levels. In the areas of the country where we […]