Colin is our converted health and wellbeing caravan. He is always getting compliments on how comfortable and homely he is by the clients that jump onboard. The best thing about Colin is his unique ability to set up a clinic in any location with all the...
Most people believe the key to weight loss is eating healthier food and increasing exercise. However, we often underestimate the influence of our mind. Which is why a food and activity diary proves to be useful for my patients. The Emotional Side to Eating Eating can be very emotional, which results in a complicated relationship between what we...
Have you heard of the disease COPD? What this actually stands for is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is the term for a group of conditions which include bronchitis and emphysema and are commonly characterised by the narrowing of the airways in the lungs (see picture...
Janet’s Journey to Healthy Weight Loss was prompted by a conversation with her GP around chronic arthritis. Janet shares the story of how her experience on the adult weight management course not only encouraged her to lose a total of seven kilograms, but gave her...
Linda shares her stop smoking experience. Highlighting the financial rewards that she gained from making a change to her health habits. Linda’s not alone in using money as a motivator to quit the habit for good. Every person who buys one packet of cigarettes a day...
It is important we eat a wide variety of fruit and vegetables to reach the recommended five a day. The NHS recommends that we aim for at least 5 portions a day to reduce the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease. This can be tricky sometimes,...
For most people who are quitting smoking, cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful. However, you don’t need to be at the mercy of these cravings. When an urge to smoke strikes, remember that although it may be intense, it will likely pass within...
Public Health England (PHE) are encouraging people to join in the mass quit attempt, Stoptober, and get the right Stop Smoking support for them. Statistics have been shared to suggest that you are: Five times more likely to quit smoking for good if you stay smokefree...
Stop those calories creeping up on you? This is the calorific food-industry trick you need to know! How many times have you walked into a coffee shop to grab a coffee and been asked “Would you like a croissant or a pastry with your coffee? or “Would...
Allison De Bolla from Kamsons Pharmacy explains the NHS Health Check experience from a Pharmacist's perspective. Giving insights into the feedback clients share, and how delivering NHS Health Checks has revealed new ways of elevating her personal health habits. How have you found the programme so...