Ford's Family Pharmacy and Wellness Centre

06/12/2026

🌡️🥶☀️ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸...

Yesterday:
☀️ Shorts
☀️ Patio weather
☀️ Air conditioner running

Today:
🧥 Hoodie
☕ Hot coffee
🌬️ Wondering if summer has been cancelled

If you've been feeling a little "off" this week, you're not alone.

While weather changes don't directly cause colds, sudden swings in temperature can affect how we feel.

Some people notice:

🤧 allergy symptoms flare up

😴 lower energy levels

🦴 achy joints and muscles

🤕 headaches

🌡️ changes in sleep quality

And let's be honest...

Going from summer weather to fall weather in less than 24 hours doesn't exactly help.

💧 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀

When the weather can't make up its mind:

✅ stay hydrated

✅ get enough sleep

✅ keep moving

✅ dress for the day, not yesterday's forecast

✅ be prepared for allergy triggers

The good news?

The weather forecast may be unpredictable...

But New Brunswickers have been training for this their entire lives.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB

📞 (506) 853-0830

👇 What's the most "Only in New Brunswick" weather change you've experienced?

Yesterday: sunscreen.

Today: considering turning the heat back on.

06/09/2026

💊🍽️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘆 "𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱"?

We've all done it.

You grab your medication, glance at the label, and see:

💊 "Take with food."

Then immediately wonder...

🤔 "Does a single cracker count?"

It turns out that instruction isn't there just to make your pharmacist's day more complicated.

Sometimes, taking medication with food can make a big difference.

🛡️ 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵

Some medications can be hard on an empty stomach.

Food acts like a buffer and may help reduce:

⚠️ nausea
⚠️ stomach irritation
⚠️ discomfort

In some cases, skipping food can leave you feeling worse than the condition you're treating.

🥗 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

Certain medications and supplements are absorbed more effectively when taken with food.

In other words...

The medication might make it into your body.

But food can sometimes help more of it get where it's supposed to go.

⏰ 𝗜𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Let's be honest.

Most of us are more likely to remember something tied to breakfast or supper than a random alarm that gets snoozed 14 times.

🧠 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁...

Not every medication follows the same rules.

Some need food.

Some work best without it.

Some should never be taken with certain foods at all.

That's why reading the label matters.

And when you're unsure...

Ask.

That's literally what we're here for.

💚

At Ford's Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we're always happy to answer medication questions, no matter how small they seem.

Because sometimes the difference between "before food" and "with food" actually matters.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB

📞 (506) 853-0830

👇 Be honest...

What's the strangest medication instruction you've ever read on a prescription bottle?

06/05/2026

☀️ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 ☀️

As many of our patients know, we are typically closed on Saturdays during July and August each year. This year, we will be starting our summer Saturday schedule a little earlier.

Beginning 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔, Ford's Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre will be 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫.

This adjustment allows our team to continue providing the personalized care, compounding services, and wellness support you have come to expect throughout the week.

To help make things convenient, we encourage patients to:

✔️ Request prescription refills in advance
✔️ Use our pharmacy app or call us for refill requests
✔️ Take advantage of our free local delivery service within Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe on qualifying orders

Our regular weekday hours remain unchanged:

📅 Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support of our local independent pharmacy. It is a privilege to care for you and your families, and we look forward to continuing to serve you throughout the summer.

Thank you,

The Ford's Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre Team

06/03/2026

🦵😖 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘁 𝟮 𝗔.𝗠.?

You’re sleeping peacefully.

Then suddenly...

⚡ Your calf decides it's auditioning for the Olympics.

You launch out of bed.

You forget your age.

You question all your life choices.

And for the next 30 seconds, you're negotiating with a muscle that has completely lost its mind.

Sound familiar? 😅

Nighttime leg cramps are incredibly common, especially as we get older.

But what actually causes them?

💧 𝗗𝗲𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

One of the most common culprits.

If you've spent the day outside, sweating, working, exercising, or simply not drinking enough fluids, your muscles may be more likely to cramp.

☀️ This is especially common during New Brunswick summers.

⚡ 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀

Minerals like:

• potassium
• magnesium
• calcium
• sodium

help muscles contract and relax properly.

When they're out of balance, your muscles may let you know... loudly.

🪑 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Surprisingly, both too much activity and too little activity can contribute to cramping.

Your muscles like movement.

🚶 A little stretching and walking throughout the day can help.

💊 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Certain medications may increase the likelihood of muscle cramps in some people.

If cramps are becoming frequent, it's worth discussing with your pharmacist.

🧓 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀... 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲

As we get older, nighttime leg cramps become more common.

Not fun.

Just common.

🦵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹

1️⃣ Wake up instantly

2️⃣ Make a noise you've never made before

3️⃣ Stretch your calf

4️⃣ Walk around the bedroom

5️⃣ Wonder if you'll ever sleep again

6️⃣ Fall asleep 4 minutes later

If leg cramps are becoming frequent, severe, or affecting your sleep, it's always worth having a conversation with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB

📞 (506) 853-0830

👇 Be honest...

What's the longest nighttime leg cramp you've ever had?

05/28/2026

☀️⚡ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

When people think dehydration, they usually think:

“Just drink more water.”

But especially during hot New Brunswick summers, sweating, illness, outdoor work, workouts, or even long days in the sun can cause your body to lose more than just water.

You also lose 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀.

⚡ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀?

They’re important minerals that help regulate things like:

💧 hydration balance
💪 muscle function
🧠 nerve signaling
❤️ heart rhythm
⚡ energy + recovery

Common electrolytes include:

• sodium
• potassium
• magnesium
• calcium

🥵 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘄

Sometimes dehydration isn’t just thirst.

It can also look like:

⚠️ headaches
⚠️ muscle cramps
⚠️ fatigue
⚠️ dizziness
⚠️ low energy
⚠️ feeling “off” in the heat

🧃 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀?

Not always.

But they can be helpful for some people during:
☀️ hot weather
🏃 exercise
🤒 illness
👷 outdoor work
🧓 older age
🦠 recovery periods

The important thing?

Not all hydration products are created equal. Some contain far more sugar than actual electrolyte support.

At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we can help you choose hydration and electrolyte options that actually fit your needs.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
📞 (506) 853-0830

Healthy hydration > guessing 💧

05/27/2026

🩺💻 𝗜 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀… 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗜’𝗺 𝗗𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 😅

It started with:

“Hmm… my throat feels a little weird.”

5 minutes later:
🫠 You somehow end up on page 14 of the internet convinced you have:
• a rare tropical disease
• 3 vitamin deficiencies
• “only 6 months to live”
• and something discovered in 1842

Meanwhile…

You’re probably:
☀️ dehydrated
😴 exhausted
🤧 fighting a normal cold
💧 low on fluids
🥴 or running entirely on iced coffee and stress

The internet can be helpful.

But let’s be honest…

Sometimes what we really need is an actual human being to talk to 😅

That’s one of the reasons pharmacists are so valuable.

At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we help people every single day with things like:

✔️ coughs & colds
✔️ allergies
✔️ medication questions
✔️ minor ailments
✔️ supplement guidance
✔️ “should I actually be worried about this?” moments

Without the panic spiral 😂

And yes…

We’ve all Googled symptoms before too.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
📞 (506) 853-0830

Step away from WebMD.
Come talk to a human 💚

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
Wednesday - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Monday - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday - 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Suggest new hours

05/22/2026

🛡️💚 𝗭𝗶𝗻𝗰: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁?

A lot of people take zinc when they feel a cold coming on…

But zinc does a lot more than immune support.

It plays a role in:

🛡 immune function
🩹 wound healing
✨ skin health
👅 taste + smell
💪 recovery + tissue repair

But here’s the part most people don’t realize:

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗰 ≠ 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.

🧠 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗭𝗶𝗻𝗰 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

✅ Taking the right form
(Some forms are generally better absorbed than others.)

Examples:
• zinc picolinate
• zinc citrate
• zinc bisglycinate

✅ Taking it consistently
Daily habits matter more than random doses.

✅ Taking it with food (if it upsets your stomach)
Zinc can cause nausea for some people on an empty stomach.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡?

☕ Coffee or tea around the same time

🥣 High phytate foods (certain bran-heavy cereals, legumes, grains)

🧂 Taking large amounts of iron or calcium at the same time

⚖️ Long-term mineral imbalance
Too much zinc over time can also affect copper levels.

The takeaway?

Supplements aren’t always just about taking something…

Sometimes it’s about taking the right thing, the right way.

At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we’re always happy to help you make sense of supplements instead of guessing.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
📞 (506) 853-0830

05/21/2026

☀️💚 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀… 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗

After a long New Brunswick winter, it’s only natural to want to soak up every bit of sunshine we can get.

And honestly? Getting outside is good for us.

Fresh air, movement, better mood, and yes… sunlight plays an important role in helping the body produce vitamin D, which supports:

🦴 Bone health
🛡 Immune function
🧠 Mood and brain health
💪 Muscle function

But like many things in health, balance matters.

🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻

Sunburn isn’t just uncomfortable.

A burn is actual skin damage caused by UV radiation, and repeated overexposure can increase long-term risks including:

• premature skin aging
• pigmentation changes
• sun spots
• skin damage accumulation
• increased skin cancer risk

That “just a little pink” moment?
Your skin remembers.

☀️ 𝗦𝗼… 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻?

Not at all.

The goal isn’t fear — it’s being smart.

Safe sun habits can include:

🧴 Using sunscreen (especially during longer exposure)
🧢 Hats and protective clothing
🌳 Taking shade breaks
⏰ Being mindful during peak UV hours

🧠 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗?

This is where people get confused.

Yes, sunlight helps your body naturally make vitamin D.

But in Canada — especially after winter — many people may still benefit from vitamin D support depending on their lifestyle, skin exposure, age, and individual needs.

So protecting your skin and supporting vitamin D are not opposing ideas.

They can absolutely work together.

💚 Enjoy the sunshine. Just don’t roast yourself in the process 😅

At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we can help with sun protection options, vitamin D support, and practical advice that fits your lifestyle.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
📞 (506) 853-0830

Healthy sunshine > painful sunburn ☀️

05/18/2026

💊🧠 𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝘄

We spend a lot of time helping people stay healthy, prevent problems, and make sense of medications… and there are a few things we wish more people knew 👇

1️⃣ 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴

Antibiotics can be incredibly important when needed — but they don’t work against viruses like colds or the flu, and unnecessary use can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

2️⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

“Natural” doesn’t always mean risk-free.

Some vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and supplements can affect how prescriptions work — or increase the risk of side effects.

That’s why we always recommend mentioning everything you’re taking.

3️⃣ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸

Some medications work best:
• with food
• on an empty stomach
• at bedtime
• away from other supplements

Even simple timing changes can make a noticeable difference.

4️⃣ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 “𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁”

Digestive issues. Poor sleep. Medication side effects. Trouble swallowing pills. Customized doses for children or pets.

There are often options people don’t realize exist — including compounding and tailored solutions.

5️⃣ 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Yes, we dispense medication.

But we also help with:
• preventative care
• prescribing for certain conditions when appropriate
• medication reviews
• supplement guidance
• compounding
• practical health conversations

Sometimes the best next step starts with simply asking.

💚 At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we believe healthcare should feel approachable, practical, and personalized.

📍 544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
🌐 fordrx.ca
📞 (506) 853-0830

What’s something you’ve always wanted to ask a pharmacist? 👇

Since 1997, Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre has helped clients improve and prolong their health, wellness and vitality by providing personalized compounding and wellness solutions.

05/15/2026

🕷️🌿 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱

In just the past week alone, we’ve seen 5 people come in with tick concerns, including 2 just this morning.

So if you’ve been spending time outdoors lately in the yard, on trails, in wooded areas, or even just around taller grass… this is your reminder:

Tick season is definitely here.

And while most tick bites won’t lead to illness, some ticks can carry Lyme disease, which is something we take seriously.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿

Ticks are often found in:
• tall grass
• wooded areas
• leaf litter
• gardens and backyards
• on pets (who may bring them inside)

After being outdoors, check:
✔ behind knees
✔ waistband
✔ scalp / hairline
✔ under arms
✔ behind ears
✔ kids and pets too

🧠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁

If you find a tick attached, timing matters.

In some situations, Lyme disease prophylaxis (preventative treatment) may be appropriate — and pharmacists can assess and prescribe for this when indicated.

That means you may not need to wait or wonder what to do next.

The sooner a tick is identified and properly assessed, the better.

🛡️ 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

At Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre, we can help with:

• tick bite assessment
• Lyme disease prophylaxis prescribing when appropriate
• tick removal tools
• prevention products / repellents
• guidance on what symptoms to monitor

💚 The goal isn’t to avoid the outdoors — New Brunswick summers are meant to be enjoyed.

Just take ticks seriously, do your checks, and if you’re unsure, come talk to us.

📍 Ford’s Family Pharmacy & Wellness Centre
544 St. George Blvd., Moncton, NB
📞 (506) 853-0830

A quick check today could save you a much bigger problem later.