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What is Food Noise? And How Can You Control It?

What is Food Noise? And How Can You Control It? Thinking about food constantly; what you’ll eat next, when your next snack will be, or daydreaming about your favourite meal when you’re not even hungry? The constant food orientated thought process which dominates your day can be described as ‘food noise’. While it’s not the […]

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Why You Still Need to Start Wegovy at a Low Dose: Even If You’ve Been on Mounjaro

Why You Still Need to Start Wegovy at a Low Dose: Even If You’ve Been on Mounjaro With the rising cost of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in the UK, many patients are now exploring alternative treatments like Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight management. It’s understandable to feel frustrated if you’ve been stable on a higher dose of Mounjaro, […]

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Does Spicy Food Help Weight Loss?

Does Spicy Food Help Weight Loss? When it comes to weight loss, many of us are keen to find small, sustainable changes that can make a difference. From adjusting meal portions to choosing smarter snacks, there are many changes that one can make. One idea that often pops up in conversation is whether spicy food […]

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Eating for Success: Practical Food Tips to Maintain Weight Loss

Eating for Success: Practical Food Tips to Maintain Weight Loss Maintaining weight loss can often feel more challenging than losing the weight itself. After all the progress you’ve made, it’s only natural to wonder: How do I keep going without slipping back into old habits? The good news is that long-term weight management is absolutely […]

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Wegovy Injection Pens: What They Are and How They Support Weight Loss

Wegovy Injection Pens: What They Are and How They Support Weight Loss   Weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all, and for some, medical support can be a helpful part of the journey. As one of the most talked-about weight loss treatments in the UK, Wegovy injection pens have helped many people manage their weight more effectively when […]

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Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Treatment Gap

Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Treatment Gap   We know that life can sometimes throw a curve-ball, and while having to take a gap in treatment may feel like a huge spanner in the works, it’s important to remember that there are other ways to manage your weight loss without medication. GLP-1 agnostic receptors are […]

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Can Mounjaro Cause Erectile Dysfunction? What You Need to Know

The Mounjaro Pen is a weight-loss tool designed to suppress appetite and help you feel full faster. Containing tirzepatide, Mounjaro mimics the GLP-1 and GIP hormones in the body usually released after eating to signal fullness. When used alongside healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes, Mounjaro has proven to be an effective weight-loss tool. While […]

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How GLP-1 Medications Can Help Manage PCOS Symptoms

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders among women of reproductive age. While the condition presents differently for everyone, common symptoms include irregular periods, acne, weight gain, fertility issues, and increased levels of androgens (male hormones). For many, managing PCOS requires […]

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Thinking of Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy?

Thinking of Switching from Mounjaro to Wegovy? With changes to treatment pricing for Mounjaro, many people are considering switching to an alternative. Wegovy is a proven, licensed treatment specifically developed for weight management and works in a similar way as Mounjaro does. By mimicking the natural hormone in the body which regulates appetite and food […]

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Mounjaro September 2025 Price Increases: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re currently using Mounjaro, the GLP-1 injection used for weight loss and weight management, you’ve likely heard about the significant price increase taking effect across the UK from 1st September 2025. Announced last month by manufacturer Eli Lilly, the change has understandably caused concern and confusion for many patients, especially around affordability and continued […]

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