It’s Time to Think About Vitamin D
Your body makes vitamin D when sunlight reaches your skin, but UK sunlight and food may not provide enough all year. Find out about vitamin D sources, supplements and possible signs of low levels.
Category: Health Advice
Migraine: Types, Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment
Migraine can cause severe headaches and other symptoms that disrupt daily life. Learn about the different types of migraine, common triggers, treatment options and how it differs from a tension headache.
Can Weight Loss Injections Cause Hair Loss?
Have you noticed you seem to be losing more hair than usual since you started your weight loss injections. Don’t worry, You’re not alone and it’s usually temporary. Here’s what’s really going on, and how to look after your hair while your body adjusts.
ChatGPT and Your Health: Why It Can’t Replace Your Pharmacist
ChatGPT can provide general health information, but it cannot replace personalised advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Discover why speaking to a pharmacist is safer when you have questions about symptoms or medicines.
Tick-Borne Encephalitis – What is it and How Do You Get It?
Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection spread by infected ticks in parts of Europe and Asia. Learn about the symptoms, how to avoid tick bites and how to book a vaccination before travelling.
Fasting While Taking Mounjaro: Is it Safe?
Fasting is not only a religious observance, but for some people it has become a way of controlling food cravings and managing weight loss. Is it safe to fast while taking Mounjaro? It is, but there are things you should do to make sure you don’t have any unpleasant side-effects.
Staying Hydrated – How to Look After Yourself in a Heatwave
Hot weather can increase your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Find out how to stay hydrated, recognise the warning signs of heat-related illness and learn when to seek urgent medical help.
Meningitis B – Should I Be Worried?
Meningitis B is a life-threatening bacterial illness that can cause serious complications. However, it is an uncommon 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 – Vitamins, Herbs and Minerals
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.
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..
