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Photo of the legs of a person, one leg being very swollen and red because of cellulitis.
Infection
Julia Cameron

What Is Cellulitis?

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.

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syringe with vaccination ready to be injected into a person's arm
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

Meningitis B – Should I Be Worried?

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.

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Magnesium Supplments -Tablets spilling out of an open bottle onto a surface
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

Magnesium Citrate vs Magnesium Bisglycinate

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..

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A tray of mixed beries including blueberries, strawberries, raspberies and blackberries. All good to eat while taking Mounjaro
Diet
Julia Cameron

What Should I Eat While on Mounjaro Injections?

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.

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Do I need vitamins while on Mounjaro?
Wellbeing
Julia Cameron

Do I Need Supplements While on Mounjaro?

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.

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Bottle containing MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella
Vaccine
Julia Cameron

Measles: Symptoms, Treatment and Vaccination   

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.

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Vitamin B12 supplements on a white surface
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and How Supplements Help

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.

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A syringe on a table
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

What are the Benefits of B12 Injections?

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.

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Male toddler chickenpox on his face
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

Chickenpox: Are You Immune, or Do you Need a Vaccine?

For many people chickenpox is a mild vius that goes away in a couple of weeks. But if you have never had chickenpox and you catch it when you are pregnant it can lead to serious complications for you and your baby. If you want to know whether having a vaccine is a good idea read our latest blog to find out more about the chickenpox virus.

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man holding his head in pain with symptoms of a migraine
Health Advice
Julia Cameron

Migraine Tablets and Over-The-Counter Relief

Migraines are often debilitating and have an adverse effect on your daily life. If you’re not sure which over-the-counter pain relief tablets are best for you, read on to find out more about migraine and how pain relief works.

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