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What you need to know about your medication

If you’ve ever left the doctor’s surgery with a prescription and more questions than answers, you’re not alone. This article explores four of the most commonly prescribed medications in midlife - statins, metformin, PPIs and antibiotics - and offers simple, practical ways to support your body while taking them. Statins – Used to lower cholesterol, but it’s important to understand the different types and how lifestyle changes can support heart health too. Metformin – Commonly prescribed for...

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Podcast episode about skin

Episode 144 – All about skin

This week I explain how your skin is made up and how to best protect it. Our skin is the largest organ in our body and the one that is constantly visible. A window into our health As the Summer months approach we may be looking at our skin more closely, but at any time of the year it is an indicator of how healthy we are. Our skin has many jobs: Protects us against UV light Protects us against dehydration Helps protect against pathogens Insulates & regulates body temperature Removes toxins...

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