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APRIL 1, 2020
Sales of Natural Products Increase Due to COVID-19
Lundyn Wyllie, Owner-Manager of Regent Health beside some of the natural health products which are immune boosters-zinc, Echinacea, elderberry, vitamin C. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Local natural health stores and drug stores have seen an increase in sales of their natural health products because of
COVID-19. Lundyn Wyllie, the OwnerManager of Regent Health, said sales of their natural health products have really gone up since COVID-19. “I would say they probably doubled from what they usually sell. The most popular products that are selling are vitamin c, elderberry, zinc, and echinacea,” Wyllie said. Wyllie said she felt natural products would be good to take with COVID-19 as they help to support a person’s body. “With the virus, there is no cure. You can’t cure it or get rid of it. But natural health products help to support your body’s natural immune defenses to the COVID19 virus. So, sometimes, it can make symptoms less severe and speed up recovery time. But if you are going to get the virus because you were exposed to it, you are still going to get it. Then other things aside from taking natural health products that a person can do are eating healthy, making sure you are
exercising and keeping stress levels low, in addition to taking natural health products. All of those will keep your body healthy,” Wyllie explained. However, Nayan Malaviya, Pharmacist from The Medicine Shoppe said the sales of their natural products are remaining the same since COVID-19. “I can say that the sales of vitamin C have only increased by about five percent. The sale of our other natural health products is the same as usual because a lot of long-term care home patients usually don’t shop around; they just go by doctor’s advice. Then the advice I would give for people to feel healthy if they want to take natural health products is it depends on the medicine they are taking. Studies say if someone is taking acid reflux medication like Tecta, that they should take some calcium and vitamin D while they are on Tecta. Otherwise, I am not saying it does, but there is a chance that it could cause arthritis or knee pain in the future.”
Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Cancellations and Modified Services Town of Vegreville Submitted Following the closure of all town buildings to the public, Vegreville & District FCSS has compiled information for those who rely on their services. The following programs, services, and events are canceled until further notice: • After Hours Program • Afternoon Fun with FCSS and Mental Health Capacity Building • Bunny Hop Family Event • Babysitters Course • A Day at Hogwarts with the Vegreville Centennial Library • Make your own Magic Wand • Mobile Office • Volunteer Appreciation Week • Parent Link Centre • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program The following programs have been iden-
tified as vital to the well-being of residents and remain available with modifications: • Housekeeping Program – this is a referral program only. FCSS will assist those who need help completing the required paperwork. Availability is dependant on the service provider. • Meals on Wheels Program – those with difficulties preparing meals for themselves due to illness, recent hospitalization, disability, inadequate facilities, or circumstance, can purchase meals that are delivered to their home. • This program is delivered in partnership with St. Joseph’s General Hospital. • Precautions are being taken to ensure the health and safety of program participants. FCSS staff remain in the office between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM (closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) to provide information and referral services.
