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Bloods Liver Function

Liver Function

The liver is a rugby ball sized organ that sits just under your ribcage. The liver is essential to digesting your food as well as filtering toxic substances that may enter your body. It is wise to consider the liver as part of your body’s in-built filtration system. If your Read more…
Bloods Iron

Iron

Iron is one of the most important minerals in the body. The health benefits of iron include maintaining vital functions such as preserving general energy and focus, the immune system and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body in the blood. Whilst eating well and exercise are vital components of Read more…
Bloods Test Cholesterol - Touchwood Pharmacy

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance in your blood that, when too high, can increase your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is a texture unlike your blood. When too much of it is in your blood, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood cells. To keep Read more…
Vaccination Typhoid

Thyroid

Thyroid Function Blood Profile (TF) This test checks the function of your thyroid gland and measures levels of; Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) & Free T4 (FT4). These results give a good indication as to whether your thyroid is functioning normally or not. The Thyroid Function Blood Profile (TF) test is Read more…
Analysing Diabetes Levels from Haemoglobin A1C Blood Test

Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood sugar is too high. In this instance, your pancreas is no longer able to make insulin, or your body is no longer able to use the insulin your body makes. This disease can lead to heart, blood vessel and kidney damage Read more…
Vaccination Typhoid

Typhoid Travel Clinic

If our immune system isn’t strong or quick enough to prevent pathogens from taking hold, then we get ill. A vaccine offers a controlled exposure to a pathogen, strengthening our immune system to fight that disease quickly and effectively in future. Visiting many overseas countries means receiving necessary or recommended Read more…