Category: Health Advice

Taking Care of Your Liver

Your liver is a vital organ responsible for over 500 functions, including converting food into energy. Learn about common liver diseases, their symptoms, and ways to protect this essential organ through lifestyle changes and vitamins.

The Importance of staying hydrated.

To keep our bodily functions working at optimal levels it is important to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water keeps our skin in good condition and prevents the development of conditions such as urinary tract infections, constipation, and kidney stones. What function in our body does water provide? How much water do we need to drink […]

Obesity and Weight Management

From the 13th to the 20th of January it was obesity awareness week. You might have noticed information posters around. VSM Pharmacy is also part of the NHS 12-week weight management programme. The programme is designed to help you develop eating habits which are healthier coupled with advice about becoming more active. The programme is […]

Dry January and Sober Spring

Dry January is organized by Alcohol Change UK. The idea for dry January came about because Emily Pearson had taken a month off alcohol in 2011 and realized the benefits of not drinking for a short period. In 2012 she began working for Alcohol Change and decided to launch a campaign where people volunteer to […]

What does a shingles rash look like?

Shingles rash look like and how does it differ from eczema and other rashes? Learn how to identify a shingles rash and discover how to treat it.

How to get rid of eczema on the face

Learn how to get rid of eczema on the face and find out what causes atopic dermatitis, what are the common triggers and how best to manage the condition.

Probiotics and Your Gut Health

Most people will be familiar with yoghurts, health drinks and supplements that promote gut health. The marketing for these products highlights the benefits of healthy bacteria in the body.  Here we talk about probiotics, what they are, whether they are beneficial and how they can help your gut health. What are healthy bacteria? Probiotics live […]

What are the symptoms of a Strep A infection?

How does Strep A spread? Is there a Strep A test? Is Scarlet Fever the same as Strep A? Is Scarlet Fever a serious Illness? What are Strep A and Scarlet Fever’s Symptoms? VSM Pharmacy provides you with some answers.

Stop Smoking in Stopoctober!

  Although the number of smokers has been steadily decreasing since 1974, there are still around 6.9 million adult smokers in the UK. And, according to the ASH website, this habit costs the NHS around 2.5 billion each year dealing with conditions related to smoking. What illnesses does smoking cause? Smoking can cause more than […]

High Cholesterol – Causes and Treatments

  If you have high cholesterol, you have a greater risk of developing heart disease, vascular dementia or of having a stroke. In this article, we’ll tell you more about this condition. You can find out the symptoms and how to treat the condition. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance in your blood. […]