Category: Health Advice

A guide to ringworm vs eczema

If you’ve recently found yourself wondering about the symptoms of ringworm vs eczema, you’re in the right place. Read on for symptoms and treatments of both.

Here’s when to worry about a rash in adults

Rashes can be uncomfortable and annoying. Learn what a rash is, the most common types, their causes, and some tips on when to worry about a rash in adults.

What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer

One of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK is colorectal cancer. It is also known as colon, rectal or bowel cancer. Colorectal cancer causes What causes this type of cancer isn’t known, but it is thought to include diet and lifestyle choices like being overweight, eating a lot of red or […]

How to get rid of cold sores quickly

Discover how to get rid of cold sores quickly with handy tips and advice from VSM Pharmacy.

IBD Day – What is IBD?

On the 19th of May, it is National IBD Day. IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is the umbrella term for two bowel conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. So, with National IBD Day in mind, we have written a short guide to explain the symptoms of the two conditions and how doctors treat […]

How A Walk Can Help to Relieve Work Stress

April is stress awareness month, so we thought it would be a good idea to tell you about 7 vitamins and herbs that can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

As you know, stress plays havoc with the body. It can make us feel depressed, anxious, and nervous. It can also give us sleepless nights, headaches, and bad skin.

Research has shown that taking certain vitamins and herbal supplements, may help to reduce the symptoms of stress so that we feel better in ourselves.

7 Vitamins and Herbs That Help to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

April is stress awareness month, so we thought it would be a good idea to tell you about 7 vitamins and herbs that can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

As you know, stress plays havoc with the body. It can make us feel depressed, anxious, and nervous. It can also give us sleepless nights, headaches, and bad skin.

Research has shown that taking certain vitamins and herbal supplements, may help to reduce the symptoms of stress so that we feel better in ourselves.

6 Easy Ways to Treat Dry Skin

Do you have dry skin? If you do, you know the problems that come with it; itching, redness, feeling tight. But what causes dry skin? It can all be down to the environment. Windy days tend to dry skin out and so too do skincare products. If you use products that contain alcohol or other […]