Although your London Drugs pharmacist is most likely to see you when you're not feeling your best, he or she would also like you to visit when you are in better health. Here's why:
Helping you to stay fit and well is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure you benefit in every possible way from the many health options that are available to you. Whether it be assisting you with your weight management goals, helping you find the natural supplements most suited to your fitness needs, or providing you with the tools you need to get and stay in shape, we want to be a resource for you in your quest for optimum health.
Here are some of the ways in which we can help you become as fit as you can possibly be.
The London Drugs Fitness Management Kit
The Fitness Management Kit has been developed to help you start and manage an exercise program that will help you keep your body in shape, while helping to reduce your risk factors for a number of health conditions. These include diabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and associated heart disease, degenerative joint problems, osteoporosis and some types of cancer including cancer of the breast and colon. A regular exercise program will also elevate your spirits and help you control depression.
The Fitness Management Kit includes a high-quality pedometer and fitness journal. The fitness journal conveniently fits into your pocket or purse and contains the following information:
- How to determine your healthy body weight
- How to develop an activity program targeted to your specific needs
- A chart that shows how many calories are burned during specific activities
- A personal activity log
The pedometer has a number of features including a large digital display for easy reading, a belt clip and panic alarm pin. It incorporates a step counter, total-distance counter and real-time clock and allows you to input your weight and individual stride distance.
Investing in the London Drugs Fitness Management Kit will help you plan your exercise program to incorporate the four types of exercise that are important to health and fitness - aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching exercises and balance exercises. You will learn the importance of starting out slowly, and how to progress to increase your fitness level. An explanation of how each type of exercise benefits your body is included in the fitness journal.
Before starting any fitness program, you should check in with your doctor. This is particularly important if you are over 40 and/or have an existing health condition that may be affected by exercise.
You will find the London Drugs Fitness Management Kit in the pharmacy department, alongside other fitness aids including pedometers and heart rate monitors.
Full Range of Fitness Products
Becoming fit is a whole lot easier when you have tools to help you determine your current status and help track your progress.
To help you plan your program, perform your workouts and chart your successes, London Drugs carries a full range of fitness accessories. These include pedometers, heart rate monitors, Pilates and Yoga accessories, a comprehensive variety of workout videos, and scales that measure your percentage of body fat.
You will also find a variety of fitness supplements including vitamins and minerals to help boost your energy, protein supplements, weight management formulations and nutritional bars.
Interactive Website Tools
London Drugs' website also has a number of interactive features to help you in your quest for fitness. Look in the menu and you will see links to calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI), an enlightening Life Expectancy questionnaire, and a Calories Burned per Day calculator. Under the Personal Health and Condition Centre menus you can read more about health conditions that you may be experiencing or for which you have risk factors.
The health information on www.ldhealth.com reflects current medical knowledge. All material provided has been reviewed by Canadian doctors and pharmacists to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date and accurate information.
In the Health Library, you will find information on hundreds of conditions, including their symptoms, written in a clear and concise style that is easy to understand. You will also be able to find information on First Aid and medications, including possible side effects, interactions, and the precautions you should observe when using your medications.
Under Personal Health, you will be able to locate up-to-date information on Women's Health, Men's Health, Children's Health, Mental Health and Sexual Health.
If you wish, you can also take advantage of our online prescription renewal service. Simply click on the green Prescription Refills tab, submit your contact information on the form provided, and choose whether you wish a London Drugs pharmacist to telephone or email you. Your prescription will be filled within 24 hours.
Our website also provides up-to-date information on the times and locations of London Drugs Health Clinics. These include osteoporosis, heart health, flu vaccination, asthma and sun care clinics conducted throughout the year.