It’s my favorite month of the year! Okay, second favorite, after August (my birth month). March marks National Nutrition Month and as a nutrition student and enthusiastic foodie, I love having an entire month dedicated to something I am so passionate about. As a student, I am continually cultivating new skills and learning how best…
Do we have any loyal Ziploc bag or Saran Wrap fans out there? My family is loyal to Ziplocs and Saran Wrap but lately, I’ve been wondering about the impact that all of this plastic has on our environment. I try to be as kind to the Earth as possible but I have a lot…
Active Ingredients in Sunscreen As summer is winding down, you may be squeezing in your last few days of sunshine at Centennial Beach, a local park or maybe just out in your backyard. Although the days are getting shorter, the sun is still as strong as ever and it’s important to protect your precious skin…
Charcoal In healthcare, charcoal is historically known for its purification properties in the body. You may also be familiar with charcoal as a water purification system. These days, charcoal is included in an array of over the counter health products. In these products, the charcoal serves a similar purpose – to purify the body and…
One of the wonderful things about being a natural and organics buyer is the opportunity to bring in unique lines that make the pharmacy a better place for our customers. It’s a bonus when these companies help the environment too! One of the lines that excites us here at Oswald’s is Moon Valley Organics. Moon…
When one thinks of alternative medicine, one of the first branches that comes to mind is Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurvedic medicine originated in India and is one of the world’s oldest medicine systems. Oswald’s is now home to a surplus of Ayurvedic therapies and we look forward to further educating our customers on Ayurveda and…
Lately, we have been expanding our over-the-counter items to include a wide array of alternative medicine remedies. This product expansion gives us the opportunity to further educate our customers, as well as ourselves, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These terms are often used interchangeably, but alternative and complementary are actually two different approaches to…
