Sometimes we can get stuck on our healing journey. We may be on a seemingly great diet, taking the right supplements, and doing everything in our power to feel better, but still feel like we’re making no progress. But, many times, we’re only one small change away from seeing a...
Have you ever asked yourself this question: “What is the next step in my leadership journey?” It is a good question. Leadership is like climbing a mountain that has no peak or a ladder that has no top rung. Real leaders are generally hungry for the next challenge. They take...
If you work with patients at all, you’ll see some of the most common antihypertensive agents used on a daily basis. The reason they are used so frequently is because they do not tend to have many significant drug interactions. However, some do exist and I wanted to provide my...
Dealing with difficult pharmacy patients can be challenging, but it is an essential skill for pharmacy professionals to ensure patient satisfaction and safety. Here are five effective strategies to handle difficult situations with pharmacy patients: Active Listening and Empathy When faced with a difficult patient, start by actively listening to...
You may have heard of the term “MTHFR gene mutation” and may be wondering what it is. First, I’d like to say that I prefer the term “MTHFR gene variation” rather than “mutation.” The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more...
We who traverse the various social media watering holes walk a fine line. It is that delicate and fine line between boasting and sharing. On the one hand, we have things going on in our lives for which we feel genuinely blessed. Not only that, but we also want to...
I have received emails from pharmacists regarding board certification and inevitably, I get quite a few people looking for guidance on where to go next after they recently found out they failed their pharmacist board certification exam. We all face failures in life and it is natural to be sad....
PharmD graduates have acquired a unique skill set that extends beyond traditional pharmacy roles. While many graduates pursue careers in pharmacy practice, there are several alternative career paths available where they can use their expertise and provide diverse opportunities. Here are five career alternatives for new PharmD graduates to consider:...
Is it possible to get off thyroid medications or regain thyroid function without taking medications when you have Hashimoto’s? Here’s an excerpt from my book, Hashimoto’s Protocol: Most physicians and endocrinologists will say that in Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism is irreversible and ends with complete thyroid cell damage, leading to a lifelong...
Jeremy, an HR business partner to the nursing staff of a medium sized community hospital, arrived at his desk at 8:30am on Monday to a familiar sight. There, sitting on his desk, was yet another resignation letter from a nurse on the 7th floor. Tina’s floor. Over the past 6...