Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend my first pharmacy conference and trade show. The conference was for independent pharmacists and pharmacy owners and was hosted by our wholesaler,…

If you’re a regular prescription customer here at Oswald’s, you’ve definitely seen our antique display case of relics from our 149-year history. They include nametags of both my great-grandparents Harold…

Several classes of prescription medications tend to disrupt nutrient homeostasis in the body. Unfortunately, as these prescription medications are working to fix one problem, they can cause unintended nutrient deficiencies…

Grad Season and Summer Fever At the end of May, I attended my son Arlo’s Kindergarten ’Graduation’! His older sister Tillie just finished 2nd grade, no ceremony required. She’ll have…

Castor oil has long been used as a natural remedy for constipation, and I have used it in soap-making to create a more luxurious lather for my bar soap. In…

The last time Oswald’s played Naperville Park District Softball was in the late 80’s early 90’s. My dad, his brother Tres, a handful of Oswald’s employees, and their old friends…

Mobility scooters are more than just a means to get around the house or a tool for running errands. Scooters offer the elderly greater freedom, independence, and general mobility for…

When I discovered I was pregnant with my first son, one of my primary focuses was finding a prenatal vitamin that would provide the necessary vitamins for my baby’s development.…

My kids had Spring break at the end of April, like most schools in the area. While the actual ‘Bring Your Kid to Work Day’ is the fourth Thursday in…

Welcome to another installment of our “Vita-gram!” This month, I wanted to write a little about Vitamin D, what it’s good for, and how to sift through the OTC options…

Spring is finally here even though it felt like Spring for more than a few days last month! In the last Issue of the Ozzie Gram, I wrote about our…

Have you ever walked through the aisles of a drugstore and wondered why there were so many types of magnesium? The vast selection and product labeling can be overwhelming, leaving…