Guides
What is this Health Advice & Guides section?
This Advice & Guides section is home to a range of guides that gives you advice on a wide range of topics. The topics we cover are based on common questions that we receive as a pharmacy, including questions based on what to take for hay fever or what you can take if you are pregnant, for example.
New guides will be available regularly so keep coming back to find more advice and guidance on medical queries and issues.
Latest Guides
Best Condoms for Every Need
There are a lot of condoms out there, and knowing which is the right one for you can be challenging...
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Condom Sizes: How to Find the Right Fit
When it comes to safe sex, choosing the right condom is about far more than just grabbing the nearest box...
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How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
You probably think you know how to brush your teeth. And you might be right! But studies suggest that a...
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Insulin Resistance Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and TreatmentÂ
Insulin resistance happens when your body does not respond properly to insulin. This causes your blood sugar levels to rise...
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8 Ways to Treat Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most common oral health conditions in the UK, with 41% of adults with natural...
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What Type of Contraception is Right For You?
The type of contraception that's right for you depends entirely on what you need. If you want something you can...
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Is There a Cure for Morning Sickness in Pregnancy?
Contrary to popular belief, morning sickness doesn’t just happen in the morning. Pregnancy sickness can strike at any time of day, and for some...
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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)?Â
Everyone knows that nausea and vomiting can be a ‘normal’ part of pregnancy. But how severe is normal? If you’re...
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Can You Get Xonvea on the NHS?Â
Not only is pregnancy sickness exhausting, so is figuring out whether you can get Xonvea, one of the most effective first-line treatments for it, on the NHS. In this...
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Xonvea Side Effects
If you’ve been prescribed Xonvea for pregnancy sickness, you’re probably wondering what to expect when you start taking it. While it’s very effective at easing nausea and vomiting, like all medicines, it may cause side effects in...
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