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4MEDICATIONINTERACTIONSPharmacist Ian Lloyd writes on com-mon drug interactions, a very beneficialread if you take multiple medications.

5SAVE ON VITAMINSSale priced vitamins and supple-ments for optimal health & wellness.

6GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASERead about GERD, the most com-mon acid-related condition inCanada. About 10% - 20% of thewestern world suffers from GERD.

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9SPOTLIGHT ON OURCOMMUNITIESA look at Revelstoke and Ucluelet,two B.C. communities that Peoples isproud to be a member of.

14AN ERA OF OBESITYAn interesting observation on howunhealthy diets and lifestyle changeshave made people out of sync withnature.

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The phrase “drug interaction” can causethoughts of ambulance rides and emergency roomvisits. While this might be the case for some druginteractions, luckily this is a rare occurrence. Somedrug interactions are known, and sometimes theycan even be helpful for your therapy. Others mightbe detrimental to your health; it is all about con-text. Odds are if you are taking more than fivemedications, at least two of them will interact. Inmost cases, your doctor or pharmacists knowsabout the interaction. Hopefully, I have you inter-ested in this months topic. Lets discuss drug inter-actions; the dangerous, the known and the boring.A drug interaction is just what it sounds like; one

drug affecting how another drug acts within thebody. This can happen in a few ways. One way isthat one drug can increase or decrease the quan-tity of another drug within the body. Perhaps Ishould explain this a little better. Your body is veryefficient at removing medications. When you firststart taking a new medication, your body works toremove it and this is expected. If another drug is introduced, this system might be disrupted, eithertemporarily or permanently. This may cause theamount of the first drug in your body to either riseor fall. If this persists, the increase of drug levelsmight cause more side effects, or if they drop you

might lose the effectiveness of the first drug. Theseare the most worrisome types of drug interactions,but luckily they rarely occur. Your pharmacist anddoctor often use computer databases to ensurethese interactions don't occur. Another way drugs can interact is when one

drug enhances or antagonizes the effectiveness ofanother medication. Sometimes this might be in-tentional.The classic example of this is using multiple

medications to help treat high blood pressure. Inmany cases, the exact cause of high blood pres-sure is not known, it could be caused by a few fac-tors. If one medication does not reduce your bloodpressure. to the desired range, another medicationmight be given. These medications are technicallyinteracting by enhancing the reduction in bloodpressure. In some circumstances this might be use-ful. If you raise the dose of the first medication, itmight cause more side effects, yet if you add alower dose of another medication it might lowerthe blood pressure as desired with fewer side ef-fects.Did you know that vitamins, herbals, over the

counter medications and even foods can interactwith drugs? Well it is true. There are quite a fewvitamins that can interfere with the actions of

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GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease,which is the backflow of stomach contents (includingstomach acid) upward into the esophagus (theswallowing tube that extends from the mouth tothe stomach and sits behind the breast bone). Thelining of the stomach protects the stomach fromthe effects of its own acids. Because the esophaguslacks a similar protective lining, stomach acid thatflows backward (refluxes) into it causes heartburn(also called dyspepsia).Many people experience heartburn occasionally;

however, people who get heartburn or other GERDsymptoms persistently are considered to haveGERD. GERD is the most common acid-related con-dition in Canada. About 10% to 20% of the west-ern world suffers from GERD. Adults, children, andeven infants can have GERD.CausesGERD occurs when a valve located at the bottom

of the esophagus (called the lower esophagealsphincter, or LES) that normally keeps acid in thestomach, isn't functioning properly. Acid that movesfrom the stomach into the esophagus damages itslining and can cause burning and pain.Risk factors for GERD include:T age (over 50 years old)T being overweight or obeseT eating and drinking certain types of foods and drinks (see below)Thaving excess abdominal fatTpregnancyTsmoking

TasthmaT taking certain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, someantidepressants, calcium channel blockers,corticosteroids)The following foods can cause symptoms of

GERD, but may not necessarily cause GERD itself:Talcoholic drinksTchocolateTcoffee, tea, colaT foods with high acid content (e.g., tomatoes, orange juice)T fried or fatty foodsTgarlicTonionsTpeppermintTspicy foodsGERD may sometimes be associated with a

condition called hiatus hernia in which a portion ofthe stomach lining pushes up through the diaphragminto the chest cavity. People with severe GERD almost always have a hiatus hernia.Symptoms and ComplicationsThe main symptom of GERD is heartburn, which

is a burning pain behind the breastbone that cantravel to the back of the throat. The pain can last upto two hours and is often worsened by eating, lyingdown, or bending over.Because heartburn and a heart attack have simi-

lar symptoms, it is important to note their differ-ences. For someone having a heart attack, burningpain generally travels progressively down the leftarm or both arms. For someone with GERD, the

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10-20% of the western population suffers fromacid reflux, a condition that can cause heartburn.Treatment is typically via lifestyle changes, prescrip-tion and over the counter medications like:

Heartburn Relief contains an alginate, which is atype of medication that’s particularly effective for re-lief from acid reflux. This medication works by form-ing a foaming protective barrier between yourstomach and esophagus (throat).

Acid Reducer (Ranitidine) can reduce and con-trol acid for up to 12 hours. It contains a histamine-2 blocker that starts reducing stomach acid beforeit even starts.

Talk to a Peoples Pharmacist about lifestylechanges and medications that can help you manageacid reflux.

burning pain is localized to the upper chest. In ad-dition, exercise may worsen the chest pain forsomeone having a heart attack (or someone withheart disease), while rest and certain medicationsmay help to relieve it. On the other hand, the burn-ing pain associated with GERD is usually not affectedby physical activity. In any case, even people withcharacteristic features of GERD may require tests toensure the symptoms are not being caused by aheart attack.

Other symptoms of GERD include regurgitation(swallowed food or liquid going back up into thethroat or mouth), a sour or bitter taste in the throator back of the mouth, excessive saliva, belching,upset stomach, or vomiting. People who inhale thereflux acid may experience coughing, hoarseness, orwheezing. Symptoms of GERD are generally worseafter meals.

If GERD is not managed well, other complicationscan arise over time. These include:

•esophageal strictures (scarring of the lining ofthe esophagus), which reduce the diameter ofthe esophagus and make swallowing difficult

•esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus),

which can make swallowing painful•pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat), which

affects the vocal cords and can alter a person'svoice and speech

•dental problems, such as an increased risk of cavities or tooth damage due to the acid reflux

•asthma, especially in adults•Barrett's hyperplasia or Barrett's esophagus,

which occurs when abnormal healing takes placeafter an ulcer has destroyed an area of theesophageal lining (The usual lining is replacedwith tissue like that found in the stomach orintestine. People with this condition may be at ahigher risk of developing cancer of the esophagusover time.)

Making the DiagnosisDoctors usually diagnose GERD by assessing symp-

toms. Only people with severe chronic heartburn arelikely to be tested for GERD. Tests may include a seriesof X-rays of the stomach to look for other possibleproblems, such as peptic ulcers. A blood or breath testmay be performed to rule out the presence of thebacteria called H. pylori.

There are also tests to measure the pH (acidity) of

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�1000 was donated to the Westcoast Community Resources Society. The Society will use the funds to updateand upgrade emergency kits at three worksites. The Westcoast Community Resources Society is celebratingits 20th year offering navigation, counselling and resource services to community members on the west coast.Mervin Banting, partner presenting cheque to Margaret Morrison, Director.

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The Peoples Drug Mart Healthy Communities Fund (HCF) is a community support program that provides finan-cial assistance to health related organizations in Peoples Drug Mart communities. The HFC is funded by the owneroperators of Peoples Drug Mart and from the proceeds of thePeoples Drug Mart corporate fundraising.

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The environment of tranquil Ucluelet pro-vides a stimulating and dramatic backdrop forworking, living, and recreating. The town ofUcluelet offers beaches, multi-use sportsfields, community parks, waterfront prome-nades, restaurants, unique shops and gal-leries, and a mini aquarium. Ucluelet is growing as a major tourist des-

tination and besides stunning scenery, it fea-tures interesting events and activities, and arich cultural history. The word Ucluelet (pro-nounced you-KLEW-let) is a local First Nationsword meaning �safe harbour.� Archaeologicalevidence indicates the presence of First Na-tions for at least 4300 years.

Situated at a strategic crossing of the Co-lumbia River, and bordered by both MountRevelstoke National Park and RevelstokeMountain Resort, this Kootenay Rockies city issurrounded by the impressive and toweringSelkirk and Monashee mountains.People choose Revelstoke for a healthy, ac-

tive lifestyle that could include skiing, snow-mobiling, cross-country skiing, and skitouring. Although Revelstoke has become amajor winter destination, its roots are the rail-road. For more than a hundred years, it hasbeen a railroad town S the Canadian PacificRailway is still the town's second largest em-ployer, and the place resonates with down-to-earth authenticity and friendliness.

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the esophagus and the internal pressure of the loweresophageal sphincter (LES). The most important diagnostic tool is the endoscope, a fibre-optic tubepassed down the throat that permits the doctor tosee the inside of the esophagus (a procedure calledendoscopy).People who have had regular or daily heartburn

for 5 years or more should be tested for Barrett'sesophagus. For patients who have this condition,many doctors perform regular checkups to look forchanges that may eventually develop into cancerousgrowths.Treatment and PreventionMost symptoms of GERD can be managed with a

combination of medications and lifestyle changes.Surgery is reserved for people with severe complica-tions but is needed only rarely.Medications that can be used to neutralize stomach

acid are antacids (e.g., aluminum or magnesium hydroxide*, calcium carbonate, bismuth subsalicylate).Medications that can be used to reduce the productionof stomach acid include H2-antagonists (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine) andproton pump inhibitors (e.g., dexlansoprazole,

omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, esomepra-zole, rabeprazole).In addition to medications, symptoms of GERD

can be improved by making one or more lifestylechanges. For example:• Eat meals earlier, especially dinner.• Eat smaller meals more frequently, instead of 2or 3 large meals.

• Avoid lying down within 2 or 3 hours after meals.• Reduce alcohol and caffeine intake.• Stop smoking.• Lose excess weight.• Exercise regularly.• Place the head of your bed 6 inches higherthan the foot of the bed.

Most people can have successful treatment by taking medications and making lifestyle and dietchanges.

*All medications have both common (generic) and brand names. The brand name is what a spe-cific manufacturer calls the product (e.g., Tylenol®). The common name is the medical namefor the medication (e.g., acetaminophen). A medication may have many brand names, but onlyone common name. This article lists medications by their common names. For more informa-tion on brand names, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. All material © 1996-2014 MediRe-source Inc. The contents herein are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice ofyour physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding amedical condition.

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certain drugs. The most problematic are mineralsupplements. Minerals (calcium, magnesium, etc)can prevent certain antibiotics from being ab-sorbed from the stomach. This same interactionalso applies to drugs that help treat osteoporosis.In these cases, the drugs work by binding to cal-cium, either within bacteria or in your bones. Ifthese drugs encounter calcium in the stomach,they will bind to it there and will not be able toreach the part of your body where they areneeded. The same might also be true of thyroidhormone medications and calcium. Ask your Peo-ples Pharmacist for more information.To make matters worse some foods can interact

with medications. Grapefruit juice is an interest-ing food; not only does it taste good. but it alsohas many drug interactions. The exact reason forthis is not known, but it is believed that compo-nents of grapefruits (naringin and others) interferewith the bodies ability to eliminate drugs. Theseeffects can persist for up to three days after inges-tion of grapefruit juice. A partial list of drugs af-fected include: cyclosporin, calcium channelblockers, beta blockers, buspirone, benzodi-azepine, carbamazepine, statins, and others. Itmight be best to avoid grapefruit juice altogether,if you are taking any of these medications. Checkwith you Peoples Pharmacist for a complete list ofmedications that interact with grapefruit juice. Thenext question I am often asked is about eating theactual “fruit” of a grapefruit. Not much is knownif the same interactions apply, but I always assumethey do.Warfarin, warfarin, warfarin, every pharmacists

favourite drug for interactions. The water we drinkand the air we breathe can interfere with warfarin.This might be an exaggeration, but the drug interaction list for warfarin is quite long. Yourphysician and Peoples Pharmacist will ensure thatyour prescriptions will not conflict with warfarin.But what about over the counter products? Bewary of OTC pain killers; some might contain

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A Peoples Drug Mart medication review provides an opportunity foryou to sit down one-on-one with your Peoples Pharmacist to helpidentify and resolve common medication-related issues, so you canget the most benefit from your medication. This medication reviewcan help you better understand your medication therapy, and ensurethat medications are being taken as prescribed.

Medication review includes:• Detailed analysis of all medications (prescription and over-the-counter), vitamins and supplements, to ensure safe and effective use.• In-depth consultation to improve health outcomes by helpingresolve any issues that may have arisen due to your medications.

Speak to a Peoples Pharmacist about schedulinga medication review.

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acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), ibuprofen or naproxen.All of these products can interfere with how warfarin works. The same caution applies to theold stomach remedy Alka-seltzer, it also containsacetylsalicylic acid (ASA). It might be a wise idea toask your Peoples Pharmacist if any OTC medica-tions will interact with your warfarin before takingthem. The same advice applies to vitamin andherbal supplements.If you are concerned about drug interactions,

just ask your Peoples Pharmacist. Don't forget totell your Pharmacist about any other supplementsyou might be taking; that information can be veryuseful. They can determine which medicines areright for you and which may be detrimental. If youare curious about possible drug/herbal/food inter-actions, look them up yourself. The websitewww.drugs.com has a free and robust drug inter-action checker. Just take this information with agrain of salt - unless you are on a sodium reduceddiet. Medical websites are great and can provideyou with ample information to make healthchoices. However what they are not able to tellyou is whether this information is applicable toyou. Your Peoples Pharmacist can add context tothe information you have found - all you have todo is ask.Perhaps the best advice to protect your health is

to ask these questions whenever starting a newmedication:• Can I take it with other drugs? • Should I avoid certain foods, beverages or otherproducts? • What are the possible drug interaction signs Ishould know about? • How will the drug work in my body? • Is there more information available about thedrug or my condition (on the Internet or in healthand medical literature)?

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We Can Help WithTrusted CounsellingUnderstanding and following yourmedication therapy is vital in yourhealth outcome.

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AN ERA OF OBESITY>In watching a documentary that had been filmed in the

1970's, I was struck by the absence of obvious obesity in boththe foreground and background population. If one films acrowd scene today, you are likely to see more muffin tops thansix packs - not so in the 70's. It was a snapshot moment thathighlighted how insidiously our cultural norms for body shapehave morphed since my childhood. This topic does strike a per-sonal chord as I have never been considered lean or lithe. .uitefrankly, I was that random �chunky� sized kid in my gradeschool. Yes, once a minority, I now feel more akin to a barom-eter for a changing world; a canary in the proverbial cage. Obe-sity rates are soaring; it is a complex issue that we tend toindividualize but it has roots in the collective. We need to lookbeyond the common recipe of calories in versus calories out toreally understand this era of obesity.Body weight is measured and categorized using a standard

BMI index. This measure calculates body fat ratios based on aheight and weight calculation. By this measure, a BMI equal toor greater than 25 is considered overweight; 30 and over isconsidered obese. According to the World Health Organiza-tion, global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980and approximately 40% of the world's population are consid-ered overweight. While America holds the top spot on mostobesity lists, Canada is not too far behind. It is estimated thatthe Canadian obesity rate has tripled over the past 30 years. When it comes to weight gain, the common script is to place

the sole responsibility on the individual to own the problem.We think that eating less and exercising more is the solutionand we fail to focus on the bigger picture. While it is certainlytrue that diet and lifestyle are huge contributors to our overallhealth and well being, the following are some of the collectivecultural influences fuelling our expanded waistlines:1. The food manufacturing industry has us convinced thathealthy food comes in a box or bag and the fast food industryhas contributed to portion distortion. The result is that we areeating far too much inferior food and far too little wholesome,nutrient dense foods. Snacking has become a national pastime

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11⁄2 large red peppers11⁄2 large yellow peppers2 Tbsp (30 mL) Greek dressing

1⁄4 cup (60 mL) black olive tapenade1⁄4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine1⁄4 cup (60 mL) Greek yogurt2 cloves garlic, minced8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 oz, 85 g,each)

1 large lemon, halved1⁄2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh oregano leaves

Grill red and yellow peppers, skin-side down, on direct medium-high heat for about 10minutes until skins are blistered and blackened. Remove to plate. Tent with foil. Letstand until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard skins. Cut peppers into longstrips. Toss with dressing and set aside.Combine tapenade, wine, yogurt and garlic in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chickenand chill for 30 minutes. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken on direct mediumheat for about 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 170°F (75°C).Squeeze lemon over chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese and oregano. Serve with grilledpeppers.1 serving: 350 Calories; 19 g Total Fat (6 g Mono, 2 g Poly, 6 g Sat); 115 mg Choles-terol; 21 g Carbohydrate (3 g Fibre, 5 g Sugar); 27 g Protein; 460 mg Sodium

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terol; 21 g Carbohydrate (3 g Fibre, 5 g Sugar); 27 g Protein; 460 mg Sodium

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Easy and delicious, the Mediterranean ingredients for thisdish offer full-bodied colour and flavour. Hide your bestchina—guests may want to smash plates in approval as theGreeks used to do.

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