Q: I got new glasses a year or two ago and now I can never get the lenses as clean as I would like. Any tips on good cleaning? A: It may be good to get your glasses inspected where you bought them. You could get the glasses cleaned well and obtain some appropriate cleaning products for yourself. The glasses should be checked for damage, and the frame ought to fit properly to ensure that the lenses aren’t too close to your skin or hair. Your immediate environment can also affect the cleanliness of your lenses. Time flies and your lenses might be older than you remember! If it hasn’t been too long and the lenses are somehow defective, they may be covered under a warranty. Come visit us at Mosaic Optometry to have us take a look!

At the centre of the gut skin axis, the connection between digestive health and skin wellness, trillions of microbes influence the body’s inflammatory responses. Fibre rich foods help gut bacteria produce beneficial compounds that support the intestinal barrier and skin function. An imbalanced microbiome may increase inflammation and contribute to concerns such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Supporting a diverse microbiome through nourishing foods, hydration, and healthy lifestyle choices can help maintain balance within the gut and skin. Naturopathic approaches often focus on restoring gut harmony to promote healthier skin.

Artificial intelligence is transforming today’s hearing aids by making conversations clearer and listening easier. Instead of simply making everything louder, AI helps identify speech, reduce background noise, and automatically adjust settings as you move between different environments. Whether you’re enjoying a family gathering, dining at a busy restaurant, or attending a community event, AI powered hearing aids work in real time to improve your listening experience. Best of all, they remain simple to use while giving you control over your settings. Book a hearing assessment to discover how the latest technology can help you hear with greater confidence every day.

Have you ever woken up in a stuffy bedroom or left a meeting with a headache, even though the room temperature felt comfortable? Often, the cause isn’t heat—it’s a buildup of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from people breathing in a space with limited fresh air. While outdoor CO₂ levels are typically around 400 ppm, indoor levels can rise much higher in tightly sealed homes, schools, and offices. Although these levels are not usually dangerous, CO₂ is an important indicator of ventilation and indoor air quality. Monitoring CO₂ can help you know when it’s time to bring in more fresh air.

August is Autoinflammatory Awareness Month, reminding us that early recognition matters. Persistent or recurring symptoms such as unexplained fevers, joint pain, fatigue, rashes, or ongoing inflammation should never be ignored. While these symptoms may have many causes, they can sometimes indicate a rare autoinflammatory disease. Your pharmacist can help review medications, discuss symptoms, answer questions, and recommend when to seek medical assessment. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve long term health and quality of life. For trusted education, resources, and support, visit the Canadian Autoinflammatory Network at autoinflammatory.ca and speak with your healthcare team for guidance, support, and care.