NorthPark Pharmacy Waterloo

Are spring showers triggering your migraines? You’re not alone. As many as one in three people with chronic migraines say that weather changes affect their symptoms.

For some people, weather changes can cause imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin, that can bring on a migraine. Changes in barometric pressure and windy or stormy weather can also be triggers.

Read this blog post on how to cope when weather changes trigger your migraines:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/weather-affect-migraine/

The season has turned, the weather is balmy, and everyone seems to be feeling sunnier –– except you.

We know that depression is complicated – and anticipating the lows can be difficult. We are pleased to share this story on ways to better understand your depression, from someone who understands how it feels:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/better-understand-your-depression/

If you have questions or any concerns about your mental health, talk to our pharmacist.

The busy back-to-school season can be especially hectic if you’re a caregiver or a parent. Here are three tips that can help when trying to manage it all:

1/ Make lists. They’re visual reminders that will help you prioritize tasks and can keep you on track.
2/ Manage your expectations. Whether you’re planning weeknight dinners or after-school activities, forget about perfection. Sometimes good enough really is good enough.
3/ Declutter and get organized. From designated spots for the kids’ school backpacks, to a new filing system for medical records, being organized always pays off.

Read one dad’s account of how he manages the day-to-day care of his wife and daughter:
https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/life-effects/manage-my-day-as-a-caregiver/

If your child has a food allergy, whether they’re eating in the cafeteria or playing outside at recess, there can be risky situations for them while they’re at school each day. Be sure to fill out the necessary school paperwork, like an anaphylaxis emergency plan.

Learn more about working with your child’s school to keep them safe at lunch, snack times, and beyond. Check out the resources from Food Allergy Canada: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/ongoing-allergy-management/parents-and-caregivers/school-k-to-12/

Back-to-school can be especially tough for a child with ADHD. This disorder doesn’t just affect their schoolwork. It can also make it harder for them to make friends, join activities and even participate in sports.
Luckily, there are many things you can do to support your child (or any family member) with ADHD.

Read more about ADHD, ways to manage it home and school, and what it can mean to care for someone with ADHD: https://www.tevacanada.com/en/canada/your-health-wellness/adhd/