September Health Canadian Pharmacy
News
News Issue September 2005
Safe Medications
With the ever increasing number of Internet businesses promising services
to customers, it is becoming more and more important to be sure that
you, as a consumer, can feel safe in purchasing your medications from
MediSave.ca.
September
2005 Health Tips: Exercising Regularly for Health Ageing
Exercise is probably the single most important thing you can do to
age successfully. The benefits are seemingly endless and can include
weight control, improved circulation of blood and oxygen, increased
muscle mass, better mood and improved balance.
Your Comments
MediSave
Customer Feedback
We are working hard to update our website to make it simpler
and easier for you to use. Most recently, based on your feedback,
we’ve updated all pages with information on Rx vs. OTC requirements
and will continue to integrate your feedback into our efforts to improve
our site. So please keep your feedback coming via email at CustomerService@MediSave.ca
and stay tuned for more changes!
Safe Medications
With the ever increasing number of
Internet businesses promising services to customers, it is becoming
more and more important to be sure that you, as a consumer, can feel
safe in purchasing your medications from MediSave.ca.
There
has been a lot of attention on the safety of medications purchased
online. At MediSave.ca, ensuring your safety is our number one concern;
we are committed to delivering your medications in a secure and efficient
manner but more importantly, that the medications you receive are
sourced from a safe location and will not harm you.
MediSave.ca is certified by CIPA, The
Canadian International Pharmacy Association, which represents and
enforces the ethical and professional practice of International Pharmacy,
and ensures the highest standards of practice are carried out by its
members. Another critical certification for Medisave.ca is Square
Trade, where buyers identify trustworthy sellers they can buy from
safely, as well as help good sellers show buyers that they can be
trusted. These are both an additional measure to provide you with
the confidence you need to purchase your medications online with MediSave.ca.
In addition to the above certifications,
you can take comfort in knowing the following:
- Our pharmacy is provincially licensed
and this information is available for our customers to see on our
home page
- You can find our physical address
in Canada on our home and contact us pages to assure you that we
are not operating a fraudulent business. You can also contact our
toll-free numbers to verify all of our information before placing
your orders
- We will not fill prescription orders
unless a prescription from a licensed physician is provided, further
showing our commitment to your safety (it would be unethical to
deliver prescription medications without a prescription from a licensed
physician)
- We carefully ask for your medical
history information including allergies, to ensure no conflicts
when sending out your medications
- Licensed pharmacists review all
patient medical data, who then refer to Canadian licensed doctors
for a second opinion
- We carry only manufacturer’s
sealed bottles on our pharmacy shelves
- We have implemented new shipping
standards from Canada and UK for shipping for safer delivery
We are 100% dedicated to ensuring that
our customers receive the highest quality of care and service. If
you have any questions at all, please contact us and we will be happy
to provide you with any information you require.
As always, thank you for doing business
with MediSave.ca.
September
2005 Health Tips: Exercising Regularly for Health Ageing
Exercise is probably the single most
important thing you can do to age successfully. The benefits are seemingly
endless and can include weight control, improved circulation of blood
and oxygen, increased muscle mass, better mood and improved balance.
Doing some sort of exercise is very important for maintaining your
functionality as you get older. And it's absolutely never too late
to start.
Even in moderate amounts, exercise
can help you enjoy life and avoid diseases that many people mistakenly
believe come automatically with age. You can reduce your risk of dying
prematurely by almost half if you exercise every day or nearly every
day. Regular physical activity cuts your risk of:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Depression and anxiety
- Osteoarthritis
- Falls and broken bones
- Some kinds of cancer
Exercise can also enhance your mood
and help you manage stress and sleep more soundly.
The following are essential points
to remember about exercising during middle age and beyond:
Consider a checkup first.
See your doctor before starting a vigorous exercise program, particularly
if you have a chronic health condition.
Start slowly. Try
not to overdo it — exercising too long or too intensely —
when starting out. Be sure to make stretching a part of your routine.
When you feel stronger, gradually increase the amount or intensity
of your exercise.
Enjoy your exercise.
Pick something you enjoy doing and have fun. Vary your exercise program
or include a friend to keep it exciting. Take your exercise outside
if the weather is agreeable.
Aim for 30 minutes or more
of exercise most days of the week. This can be done all at
once or accumulated throughout the day — for example, a 10-minute
walk in the morning, 10 minutes of climbing stairs in the afternoon
and another 10-minute walk after dinner.
Be creative. Although
certain conditions may prevent you from doing certain activities,
almost everyone can participate in some form of physical activity.
For example, if you have arthritis, you may do well with pool or water
exercise. And exercise can include many common household chores and
lifestyle activities, such as walking the dog, washing the car or
raking the yard. Talk with your doctor about what will work best for
you.
Pace yourself. If
you're unable to talk while exercising, you're probably working too
hard. You should be breathing hard or be slightly out of breath but
still be able to engage in conversation.
Know when to stop.
Stop exercising and seek immediate care if you feel tightness in your
chest or have severe shortness of breath, chest pain or pain in your
arms or jaw, or you experience heart palpitations, dizziness or faintness.
Your
Comments
“I appreciate
your prompt response to my request for a refill. You have been so
helpful and you can be sure that I will tell my friends of your excellent
service. Thank you again.”
V.B.
“I received my order very efficiently and it was in great shape.
Thank you. I will definitely use your services in the future.”
C.T.
“As a new customer of MediSave.ca, I must compliment you on
your swift and efficient handling of my initial order. In addition,
I was immensely pleased to discover I could save 40 per cent over
the price I would ordinarily have had to pay. And thanks for the interesting
online newsletter. For me, for whom it is difficult to move about
freely, online is the way to go: saves time, saves money.”
V.C.
MediSave
Customer Feedback
We are working hard to update our website
to make it simpler and easier for you to use. Most recently, based
on your feedback, we’ve updated all pages with information on
Rx vs. OTC requirements and will continue to integrate your feedback
into our efforts to improve our site. So please keep your feedback
coming and stay tuned for more changes!
We would love to hear your comments
on this issue of the newsletter plus if you have any additional feedback
or suggestions in regards to our service or for upcoming MediSave.ca
newsletters please let us know via e-mail at:
CustomerService@MediSave.ca
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