Though having enough protein in our diet is essential and can help us lose weight without losing muscle, “extra” protein does not equal extra weight loss benefits. Protein 101 Before we go any further, let’s do a quick ‘science bit’ recap of protein in the body. Protein: is contained in all cells and tissues in …
Welcome to our simple three-step guide to healthy weight loss. We start by rethinking the word ‘diet’ then focus on nutrition and consistency as keys to reaching and staying a healthy weight. 1. Think about your diet, not ‘a diet’. For many of us, the word ‘diet’ brings to mind a complex and contradictory mass …
There are many reasons for unexplained weight loss, such as stressful events or illnesses. We’ll go through some of them now but you should speak to your pharmacist if you’re concerned. When is unexplained weight loss considered a problem? To those of us always looking for weight loss advice dropping weight without trying may not sound like …
Try making a list of your own reasons for losing weight, followed by a realistic plan of action. Or use this article as motivation and find a pharmacist who can help you get started. Get motivated by health benefits Even losing a small amount of weight (about 5%) has been shown to reduce your risk …
Overwhelmed by weight-loss advice? Read on for 3 fad-free tips to reaching a healthy weight. Better yet, why not get professional weight-loss advice from your pharmacist for free? Whether it’s from Instagram, the news, magazines, your mum, or even a cereal box, we face weight-loss advice at every turn. But fads, crash diets or ‘magic …
There are currently three types of weight loss prescription treatments available in the UK. We’ll run through how they’re designed to help with weight loss here – however it’s best to talk to your pharmacist as they can offer free, professional advice as well as treatment if appropriate. Let’s start with that sad fact we …
We live in a world now ruled by convenience. We want to book online instead of call and wait on the phone. We want to conduct our banking through our smartphone and not have to go to the bank itself. And we want to look after our health as quickly as possible. And for the …
The weight loss industry is huge. Recent statistics show that about 30 million people have made attempts to shed their weight as of 2013. The weight loss industry has a value that is expected to continue growing in hundreds of billions. Most of such money has been spent on very popular weight loss brands and …
At Kings Opticians in Birmingham our patients experience is our main priority, we value your time and want you to feel you’ve been well looked after and your needs have been met and exceeded. You should expect a warm smile and the best patient care whatever your reasons for visiting us may be. We have …
It’s a natural law. We all get older, our bones weaker and movement stiffer. Sometimes I wonder when we’ll be dispensing the medicine that will slow down or cure the inevitable process of “aging”. Do you think we’ll ever see that person who lives to the age of 250 years old? Like in the countless sci-fi …