Hello, I am one of VSM's resident wordsmiths. I'm here to share information with you about health issues, nutrition and general health tips. I first became interested in health after spending my school holidays at the small nursing home my Nan owned. Always check with our pharmacist or a team member if you have any questions about our content.
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. It makes your skin red and swollen. You need to treat the infection quickly to avoid serious complications such as sepsis. Read on to find out more about this infection, the symptoms to look for and how it is treated.
Mengitis B is a life-threatening bacterial illness that can cause serious complications. However, it is an uncoomon condition in the UK, despite the recent outbreaks in Kent. If you worried however, you can be vaccinated against Meningitis here at the pharmacy. Read our lastest blog to find out more about the symptoms of Meningitis and how it’s treated.
Lamberts is a trusted supplement manufacturer with a reputation for quality. In our latest blog we explain why we recommend this brand and what we like about it.
It may be that you’ve never heard of molluscum contagiosum. But in fact it’s a common virus that produces raised spots on your skin. If you want to know more about the consition and how you can treat it, read on…
There are differences between magnesium citrate and magnesium bisglycinate. One is gentler on the stomach and one is used to treat constipation. Read our latest blog to find out how much magnesium you need to take each day and the differences between the two..
Eating a healthy diet is still important even if you are on Mounjaro injections. However, your apetitie will decrease, so eating little and often is a good way to keep up your energy levels and reduce nausea. In this blog we talk about the foods that will make you feel good and heelp you to maintain your weight.
In this blog we explain how supplements might benefit you if you are using Mounjaro on your weight loss journey. Find out what vitamins and minerals are recommended and how much of each one you should be taking each day.
Measles used to be a common childhood illness but the MMR vaccination has helped to drastically lower the number of cases in the UK. However, it is on the rise again and it can have serious complications. Read our latest blog to find out more about the virus, how to treat it and where you can have an MMR vaccination.
If you have a vitamin B12 deficiency your doctor may have advised you to take vitamin B12 supplements. Read our latest blog to find out more about the role vitamin B12 plays in our health, how much we need, and the foods that contain it naturally.
A vitamin B12 deficiency can make you feel tired, depressed and anxious. It also puts unborn babies at risk of spina bifida. B12 deficiency is often treated with injections. Read on to find out more about the condition and how injections can help.
