JANUARY 2021
AÂ SPECIAL EDITION OF WELLNESS 360 NEWSLETTER BY MDS MPOWERED FOR
CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION TO VACCINATE OR NOT
WHAT'S YOUR DECISION? BRANDED: THE STYLE PRESCRIPTION
REDEFINING BRAND YOU TOYING WITH CHANGE
HOW ONE PHARMACIST DID THINGS DIFFERENTLY OLIVE OIL, O SO GOOD!
BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL FOR THE SKIN
THANK YOU Pharmacists Pharmacies Pharmacy Technicians
WE APPRECIATE YOU
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A Message from our CEO
The transition from one year to the next naturally causes us to reflect. Without stating the obvious, 2020 was a year that not only challenged us, but it presented learning opportunities at both the team and individual levels. In adopting new ways to stay connected, we have embraced the power of change. I can’t say thank you enough to the incredible MDS team, for digging deeper than we ever thought we could. I want to thank our suppliers, partners, shareholders and customers, for your continued support. But I especially want to thank our pharmacists. As a company, we are truly humbled by, and appreciative of your relentless commitment to caring for each customer that comes your way. We are passionate about the health, safety and success of every Jamaican, and we look forward to implementing past lessons learned, as we make 2021 our most MPowered year yet. God bless and one love.
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CONTENTS 15 TO VACCINATE OR NOT What's Your Decision
19 MPOWERED FOR CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION By Nikeisha Boothe
23 BRANDED: THE STYLE PRESCRIPTION Redefining Your Personal Brand By Norma Williams
28 TOYING WITH CHANGE By Dr. Tonoya Toyloy Borrows
34 PAUSING TIME WITH INJECTIBLES By Dr. Ajani Nugent
48 MPOWERED W360 ISSUE NO.2 JANUARY 2021
OLIVE OIL, O SO GOOD Benefits of olive oil for the skin
A Message from the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica
I hope the holidays over the past month and year have proved to be refreshing, providing relaxation and a time to re-connect even virtually with family and friends, despite this pandemic. Covid-19 has changed the way seminars are held, in fact it has changed our whole way of life. It is great therefore, to see that MDS has risen to the challenge so that they are the among the first to present continuing education for pharmacists in the new reality of virtual webinars for this new year 2021, under the theme 'MPowerment'. To the directors and management team I would like to say a special congratulations on also reaching a milestone of 21 years of service to the profession of pharmacy by way of its exemplary distribution practices, the publication of this magazine W360 and the support given to the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica directly and indirectly.
We look forward to
continued collaborations and also to the learning and networking provided by your seminars and magazine.
Sincerely, Winsome Christie, N.D., VNMI., MClinPharm., PhD, FAIHM President Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica
Vaccinate or Not?
ADAPTED FROM THE LANCET DECEMBER 2020
More than 200 COVID-19 vaccines are in development worldwide, with governments securing deals to access advance doses. But access is only one issue. Willingness to accept a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available has varied considerably across countries over the course of the pandemic. In The Lancet Infectious Diseases, they presented data which suggested that 86% of people surveyed (3741 of 4362) would be willing to vaccinate against COVID-19 if a vaccine became available. The most commonly reported reasons to get vaccinated were to protect family and self, with safety being the chief concern about the vaccine. Willingness to vaccinate differed by both age and education. For those who were indifferent or said they would not get the vaccine, the top reasons across the two surveys were “concern about the safety of the vaccine in its development” and “potential side effects”.
Importantly, among people who were willing to vaccinate, some hesitancy was noted regarding safety of the vaccine. Concerns are not surprising since vaccine development can take 10–15 years. The vaccine development process must be transparent to increase public trust in safety and effectiveness, even for those who are already willing to vaccinate. We need to understand and address citizens' concerns that can prevent optimal uptake, build motivations into messaging, and prioritise public trust by informing and involving the community in the process. Supporting health-care professionals in their role as educators will ensure people have adequate and accessible information from a trusted source, to optimise vaccine uptake and ultimately reduce community transmission of COVID19. Have you thought about it yet? Will you get vaccinated?
MPOWERED FOR CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION
BY
NIKEISHA
BOOTHE
George Carlin, a popular stand-up comedian and social critic, once wrote: “The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” Indeed, humans have been captivated by these fascinating creatures in their final form; one of the few insects for which we have great affection. Their timeless beauty and grace are points of admiration. But, rarely is there thought given to all they go through to get to the winged majesty that we see. In its ‘becoming’ process, the caterpillar does not slowly grow from one state to another as the tadpole does to the frog, but transitions from egg to butterfly with distinct stages in-between, with each developmental stage holding a particular purpose, being a critical part of the transformation and being fully dependent on the other.
As part of the process, the caterpillar is born from a tiny egg, initially exploring the world by eating everything it can find (which it will later use as an adult). It grows, splits its skin and sheds several times over then closes itself up for a period of digestion and change. Dormant genes within the caterpillar become activated, dissolving its tissue into a genetic soup -which then begins to recreate all that existed into something entirely new. Though appearing uneventful at points, major changes get underway. And, in the end, the caterpillar is completely lost, replaced by something beautiful that has been forged in loss, struggle and, quite possibly, accompanied by pain. For the butterfly to remake itself, the caterpillar must be completely undone. Therein lies the paradox of Mpowerment -letting go of the old to take hold of the new; weakening in order to gain greater strength; walking through the valley to experience the view from the mountain top. The human life cycle operates in much the same way, with each of us going from birth to death -- but not before passing through life’s mandatory stages with each one’s journey sprinkled with unavoidable periods of our personal chrysalis experiences.
Whether by choice or force, we go through those transformations, becoming a newer version of ourselves in the process. Whether that version is for the better is entirely up to us. We can choose to surrender and remain undone or we can make the conscious decision to fight, to face our fears, to challenge ourselves and emerge with new beauty and unrefuted power. The transformation is bound to take time, to require devoted energy and to be painful. However, the longer we resist the changes and refuse the transformation, the more prolonged our discomfort. Whatever your chrysalis might be, and whatever aspect of our life it affects (whether professional or personal), there is great value in submitting to the undoing that it has activated. For us to take flight, it not only requires intentional physical acts but requires a shift in our mental model. It also requires taking time to ponder and reflect while synthesizing new patterns with our old ways of thinking. Some of us run away from donning our wings for fear of flying; shuddering because success means that more will be demanded from us. Some of us don’t even make it that far in the cognitive process. We have been convinced that we can’t do it, that we don’t have what it takes or that our greatness is not so great. Maybe you have talked yourself out of your own ‘becoming’, allowed someone else to do that for you or held covenant with the negative opinion of someone you hold dear. Maybe you are overwhelmed, and utterly exhausted. Or, perhaps you are settled at being good, but you haven’t yet experienced your ‘great’. If there is even a tiny voice inside you that asks “How can I express more of me? How can I explore more of who I am?” or a pressing on your spirit that is moving you to do more, then, get ready to push the limits and crawl your way to your wings.
Life is unpredictable and unsafe, with no guarantees. But life is also filled with beauty, and with wonderful little unexpected moments that are drawn to the butterfly version of you. As you begin to look forward to your future, may you be forever stirred by the parallel of your own life with one of nature’s greatest yet unassuming teachers -- not only marvelling at its obvious beauty, but its delicate strength. Draw inspiration from its grit, its growth, and its handling of all involved with amazing grace. Like the caterpillar, may you be Mpowered for change by having the courage to experience the magnificence of being who you truly are, with outward expression of all that you are and, in moments of uncertainty, reminding yourself of this:
If caterpillars can fly then
SO CAN I
BrandEd BY NORMA WILLIAMS
I remember this day as if it were yesterday. It wasn't even my birthday, we were celebrating my English cousin's birthday and 7year-old me was asked to cut the cake with him. My dad took my photo with his open-top camera. I recall hearing my outspoken Uncle Keith blurt out in his usual unfiltered style, " What a little girl love dress up and wear them big bow man?"
My mother responded to his comment telling the story of my over-use of the lengths of ribbon. My mother gave a summation of NORMA based on the opinions of my teachers, my family and friends. "She does things her way Keith.� She said, “If you give her a chance, every day is a dress up! But thank God she doing very good in school! Her teacher says that she is hardworking and dependable, a leader and ready to challenge when there is a point that she doesn't agree with." Little did I know that in one conversation with my loud uncle, back then, my mother articulated the frame of my PERSONAL BRAND.
"Little did I know ... my mother articulated the frame of my PERSONAL BRAND." Norma Williams CEO, BrandEd
LET'S NOW WORK ON
YOUR
BRAND!
An easy way to analyze your PERSONAL BRAND is by looking at the three pillars. HOW YOU SPEAK, HOW YOU ACT & HOW YOU LOOK.
HOW YOU SPEAK What messages are you communicating about your PERSONAL BRAND? The PERSONAL BRAND communication speaks to the verbal and non-verbal communication of the brand. Be mindful that many job interviews are lost because of poor verbal communication; many disagreements are caused by poor verbal communication. Excellent non-verbal communication is critical. It has been proven in many psychological studies that posture and other body positioning communicate subliminal messages. In this very digital age, online brand presence communicates who you are. Many may quickly retort that they are not into Social Media but what do we refer to as Social Media? This includes Facebook, Instagram, Google and LinkedIn, just to name a few.
BrandEd BEHAVIOUR Do an audit of your online presence. Decide how you would like to be represented. Use images to represent your brand on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Avoid revealing images, controversial topics and inappropriate behaviours.
HOW YOU ACT Aim for a modified GRAVITAS (seriousness, dignity, integrity) that is in sync with your personality. This should be an appropriate mix of who you are.
HOW YOU LOOK A first impression of you is made within seconds. The image of your Brand must be: Appropriate Authentic Relevant Stylish Professional advancement in many traditional fields has been retarded because of the look of a PERSONAL BRAND. There must be trust that the physical representation of a brand will not cause embarrassment for any affliates.
BrandEd BEHAVIOUR Create a space in your wardrobe for your professional pieces. Start with the following staples:
MEN
A good fitting black suit Black laced up shoes A tailored pharmacist coat
ASK YOURSELF What is unique about your PERSONAL BRAND? What can you contribute to enhance your environment? What can you do to improve the BRAND? Write words that you would use to describe your PERSONAL brand. Write words you would use to describe your PHARMACIST BRAND. Write the words that are common to the two categories of brands. What do you think? Remember there is no right or wrong answer. This exercise helps to give you a clear picture of the brand adjustment required for optional success in your career of choice.
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BrandEd BEHAVIOUR CLOSET ORGANIZATION WOMEN A tailored black dress and jacket black pumps (of convenient heel height) Tailored work pants that fit with ease at the hips Tailored pharmacist coat.
BrandEd BEHAVIOUR Create a VISION STATEMENT for your brand. 18
Be deliberate! You are the CEO of a BUSINESS OF ONE. You must now manage the business of you with the same fervour and detail that is employed to manage the affairs of Google and Amazon.
H
ow to communicate your brand.
Write your brand story and find the highlights What makes you unique? Who is your brand audience? Audit your online presence Create a personal website or blog Connect with other strong brands
Norma WIlliams is the CEO and Brand Architect at BrandED, offering coaching, styling and personal branding services to her clients. Contact: norma.williams90@gmail.com
Toying with BY DR. TONOYA TOYLOY-BORROWS
It is said that change can be an uncomfortable process and is a necessary investment to progress. Ideally, change is a process that gives us the opportunity and time to prepare for, accept, adapt, and grow from. But in the real world, it doesn’t always pan out. 2020 may become the first numeral to be inducted in the dictionary, and it may well have a meaning synonymous to “nothing going as planned”. Covid-19 forced change on everyone, everywhere at the same time. When this is all over, I imagine “What happened to you in 2020?” may become staple conversation starters that give insight to your life story.
What was I doing when Covid-19 happened?
I WAS TOYING WITH CHANGE. Behavioural scientists would say it is the contemplation stage on an evolutionary journey. 2020 was the start of my gap year from dispensing and lecturing. What caused this? Quite frankly burnout from the day to day demands of 21 years of pharmacy, interfacing with 100+ human beings, patients, staff, and students. DISCLAIMER - It was me, not them as I test extremely high on the Introvert scale of personalities. The gap year was my year of change when Covid-19 threw its hat into the ring. I already had no clue of the how, when, and where. Yet, instead of being deterred, a fire was lit to find a way to pivot. After all, weren’t we closing out the decade of what I consider the enlightenment of our society, of heightened consciousness, selfempowerment, creating opportunities from ashes? The resources existed in abundance and so 2020 was supposed to be the year for change anyway, right? So what did I do?
FIRST, I COMPILED MY WISH LIST. Work-Life balance (Life balance was in deficit) Work Environment perfect for an Introvert (Self-proficiency was attractive to me) Finding and engaging in a new passion that earned money. (After all it is said, if you genuinely enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life!) Freedom (Interpret as you will)
SECONDLY....
I needed an approach to ready myself for the change the world expected post Covid-19.
I had to LEARN A NEW SKILL that would be indispensable.
I chose to find and offer products that were in high demand.
IF I CAN MAKE A CAREER SHIFT AND BUILD A WHOLE WEBSITE,
This process took several months but the curfews, pandemic restrictions amongst a whole host of factors resulted in www.shop876kids.com. Meet the new me, website developer, graphic artist, and toy expert. Shop876kids is Jamaica’s first fully online retail children’s store.
IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO? Just take the first step and toy with the possibility of change.
Visit www.shop876kids.com to shop cool things for cool kids including kids clothing, toys, room décor, educational fun, and school supplies. For wholesale enquiries, email shop876kids@gmail.com or contact 876-700-KIDS (5437).
Pharmacy always has a place in Dr. Toyloy-Borrows’ heart. She still maintains her managerial role at the LiveWell Pharmacies and has resumed lecturing pharmacy at UTECH and UWI.
Pausing Time with
INJECTIBLES Botox vs. Fillers BY DR. AJANI NUGENT
“Doc, I want to remove these lines with Botox!” is something we frequently hear in my office, as patients seek options to turn back time. The brand BotoxTM has had the good fortune of name recognition for most things related to aesthetic facial injections. However, as clinicians, it is incumbent upon us to ‘eMpower’ our patients through education, so they are able to understand the issue and choose the most bespoke modality. That being said, I thought I would take this opportunity to go over some points on the differences between BotoxTM and Fillers . MPOWERED 2021
BotoxTM is just one type of neurotoxin, which is used to temporarily relax facial muscles that are responsible for fine lines mainly in the forehead, around the eyes, lips and sometimes the neck. Other common neurotoxins that work similarly are Dysport and Xeomin. Most will last for 3-4 months.
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1 2 Deeper facial depressions and suboptimal contours are best addressed with dermal fillers NOT neurotoxins. Common areas are lips (think KUWTK), laugh lines, tear troughs under the eyes, jawline and the corners of the mouth
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Neurotoxins don’t restore volume, and dermal fillers are rarely used for very fine lines. Incorrect selection has the potential to yield very undesirable outcomes.
Allergic reactions to neurotoxins are rare (unless there is a known allergy to Albumen protein). Dermal fillers rarely cause allergic reactions, however injections that are too superficial can mimic allergic reactions. Very recently there have been isolated reports of temporary reactivity in patients with dermal fillers, after receiving the Moderna COVID vaccine.
There are many types of dermal fillers, some are easily reversible if needed (Hyaluronic Acid), while others are more difficult to remove (Calcium Hydroxyapatite)
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It is safe to receive both types of injections at the same time eg. neurotoxin to remove forehead and glabellar (#11) lines, while simultaneously getting dermal filler to contour under the eyes, the laugh lines as well as the jawline.
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Dermal filler can migrate within blood vessels if injected incorrectly, unlike neurotoxin.
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It is usually safe to travel after receiving aesthetic injectables.
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There are no age limits for receiving aesthetic injectables, many persons receive neurotoxin in a prophylactic manner, to avoid getting fine lines.
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Never be afraid to ask your injector questions beforehand, experience matters!
MEMORIES OF MPOWERED 2020
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Olive Oil SO GOOD
BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL FOR THE SKIN AND FACE MEDICAL NEWS TODAY
Olive oil is derived from olives and is a staple of the Mediterranean diet. The oil has many nutritional benefits when consumed, but it is also frequently applied to the skin and hair. Learn more about the benefits of using olive oil on the face, and discover how to use it for the best results.
1. Antioxidant content
2. Vitamin content Olive oil contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and
Olive oil may help prevent premature signs of aging
K. Some of these vitamins may be beneficial for the
on the skin.
skin.
Olive oil acts as an antioxidant, which is a substance
For example, people have used vitamin E oil
that prevents oxidation. Oxidation is a process that
topically throughout history to treat a variety of skin
can produce free radicals, which are chemicals that
conditions, including psoriasis and eczema.
can potentially damage cells and may contribute to cancer development.
3. Antibacterial effects
When applied to the skin, antioxidants may prevent
Olive oil has been shown to have antibacterial
premature aging. Also, some research suggests that
properties. However, there are very few studies on
putting olive oil on the skin after sun exposure may
olive oil’s ability to control bacteria on the skin.
fight off cancer-causing cells.
One small study looked at the effects of using olive
In the study, scientists applied the oil to the skin of
oil and coconut oil on Staphylococcus aureus
mice that had been exposed to potentially harmful
bacteria on the skin. The results found that both oils
ultraviolet (UV) rays. Tumor growth was significantly
exhibited antibacterial properties, but virgin
lower in the mice that had olive oil on their skin
coconut oil was more effective at eliminating the
compared with those who did not.
bacteria.
Scientists need to carry out more research in this
Nonetheless, olive oil may sometimes be used to
area to understand the effects of olive oil’s
treat bacterial infections of the skin. It may also
antioxidant properties on human skin.
improve healing in people with foot ulcers caused by type 2 diabetes.
4. Moisturizing effects Olive oil is a popular natural moisturizer that is often used to soften both skin and hair. However, there is very little research on its effectiveness.
HOW TO USE OLIVE OIL ON THE SKIN Olive oil is an ingredient in many personal care products, including face wash, body wash, soap, and lotions. Other ways to use olive oil on the skin include: Moisturizer and after-sun treatment. Some people use olive oil as a moisturizing lotion by applying it directly to the skin before blotting off excess oil. Alternatively, the oil can be applied to damp skin to prevent a greasy feeling. Based on the study of its antioxidant effects on mice, olive oil may be especially beneficial when applied following sun exposure.
EXFOLIATOR To exfoliate the face and body and treat areas of dry or scaly skin, a person can mix olive oil and sea salt to make a scrub. People should use fine-grained salt on the face and other sensitive areas, and coarser grains on the rest of the body.
EYE-MAKEUP REMOVER Olive oil breaks down any waterresistant substances in eye makeup, allowing them to be wiped away more easily. To remove eye makeup, just add a few drops of olive oil to a cotton ball and gently wipe the eye area.
FACE MASK People with dry skin may see benefits from using an olive oilbased face mask. Olive oil mixed with ingredients such as egg white, honey, or ground oats can soften and hydrate the face. Wrinkle treatment Due to its antioxidant content, olive oil may reduce aging skin and wrinkles. The oil can be dabbed around the eye area at night or following sun exposure.
SCAR OIL The vitamins and other antioxidants in olive oil may fade scars by helping skin cells to regenerate. Simply massage the undiluted oil into scars or mix it with a squeeze of lemon juice to treat areas of hyperpigmentation, where the skin has darkened due to scarring. Olive oil may also be used to prevent or treat stretch marks, although studies on its effectiveness have found mixed results.
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