Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
The first time I flew on an airplane, I was in the 12th grade– a mere child of 17. My middle brother had betrothed himself to an American gal from Bay Village, Ohio, and the wedding was to take place in the good ol’ USA. This wasn’t a royal scandal, and there were plenty of…
Thanksgiving Countdown Planner
If you’re planning on hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year for your larger-than-life family, it’s likely that your mind has already begun processing all the things you must do well in advance to ensure the day goes off without a hitch. After all, you can never plan too far in advance for Turkey day, especially if…
How To Talk To Your Doctor
You go to see a physician because you want to learn about the issues you may be having with your health. The reality is you will only have seconds to say anything about your situation. After this, a physician will have a question, comment, or redirect the conversation. If you wonder if your doctor even…
The Target Optical Eyecare Difference
Annual eye exams are important for long-term eye health and should be adapted to your needs. That’s why we’ve partnered with trusted Independent Doctors of Optometry to provide you with the best eye exams for the whole family. . PRE-EXAM Take care of your eye health even if your next exam is months away.Start by…
A New Buzz in Town: Kava Culture
Stress. It’s unavoidable and can be dangerous if ignored. Stress is a part of living. It comes from our professions, from politics, from pandemics, from financial concerns, and from 108-degree temperatures. There is no option but to deal with it. Some people choose prayer, meditation, a trusted therapist, a darkened room with soothing music, a…
Middle Age Came in Like a Wrecking Ball
When I was a young girl, old age and retirement were light years away. As a northerner from the motherland of Canada, I spent my early life out in the country in a small farming community called Stony Plain, in the north central part of the province of Alberta. I had the perfect feral, Gen…
The Art of Compounding with Red Door Pharmacy
I often get asked what is a compound medication. The traditional role of compounding pharmacies is to make medications for specific patients with needs that can’t be met by commercially available products. It could be as simple as making a liquid medication for a patient that can’t swallow pills, a dose that is not available,…
Alzheimer’s Awareness: The Reality of the Disease
Perhaps one of the most tragic aspects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is the disease’s relentless destruction of an individual’s awareness – awareness of who he is, of where he is, of his identity, and the identities of those he once loved. This is why so many refer to the condition as the…