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Bariatric surgery, a life-changing intervention for weight loss, can bring about significant improvements in health and quality of life....

Embarking on a weight loss journey can be a daunting task, but one effective method is calorie counting. By understanding and managing your caloric intake, you can create a sustainable and healthy approach to shedding those extra pounds. At its core, weight loss is all about creating a calorie deficit. This means consuming fewer calories than your body burns in a day. When you consistently maintain a calorie deficit, your body starts utilizing its stored energy (fat) to make

Excess weight has become a common concern in today’s fast-paced world. Weight gain doesn't often have a single cause; rather, it's a complex interplay of various factors that contribute towards increased body fat. Understanding these factors can empower individuals to make informed choices about their lifestyle, helping them maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being. Diet and Nutrition One of the most significant factors influencing weight gain is diet. Consuming more

Your Guide to Nourishing Body and Mind During Weight Loss Embarking on a weight loss journey involves more than just shedding pounds; it's an opportunity to establish a positive and sustainable relationship with food. Developing a healthy mindset around eating is essential for achieving long-term success and maintaining overall well-being. In this guide, we'll explore strategies for fostering a balanced and nurturing relationship with food while on the path to weight loss. Sh

Introduction Back pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can stem from various causes, such as herniated discs, degenerative diseases, spinal stenosis, and even muscular strains. Conventional treatments often include medication, physical therapy, and surgical interventions, but emerging alternative therapies are gaining attention. One such innovative approach is the use of ozone injections for back pain management. Ozone i

Customer blog. "As a mum of an energetic and super fun three-year-old I’ve been feeling more and more tired. I kept thinking I could do with a good night's sleep or a day to myself on a sunny beach with a book. Neither of these two things have been at all possible yet my tiredness has still been there. "When I heard about vitamin infusions and energy boosters, I thought they sounded too good to be true. But, when I realised that a lot of busy celebrities and career people we

NAD+ infusions are given intravenously, that is straight into the vein. The infusion can last anywhere from 30 minutes to about 2 hours depending on the sensation you will feel when having the infusion. At Healand we give you control over the speed of the infusion so you decide how fast or slow you want the infusion. Once the infusion starts, within about 30 seconds, you will start to feel the infusion. This feeling will vary from person to person; you will feel a sensation

Lower face contouring is a popular, cosmetic treatment designed to enhance the natural contours of the lower face, creating a more defined and youthful appearance. This treatment typically involves the use of dermal fillers which are injected into the chin, the jawline and the jowls to add more volume and definition. The procedure is relatively painless with most patients only experiencing mild discomfort. The results are visible immediately and these results can last anywher

The Healand Clinic, located just off London Road in Leicester, has been awarded Save Face excellence accreditation. This means the Clinic is on the Government-approved register for healthcare professionals who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Save Face is also recognised by The Department of Health, NHS England, The Care Quality Commission and Health Education England. The accreditation complements the knowledge and experience of Healand’s Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Pr

I'll be talking about NAD+ infusions and their benefits to our health. NAD+ stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide which is a...

My name is Shabnam and I 'm a qualified psychotherapist . Guilt and shame are powerful emotions that can hold us back from living our lives fully. They can lead to negative self-talk, self-doubt and a sense of unworthiness. They can stem from a variety of sources including childhood experiences, cultural messages and traumatic events but with the help of psychotherapy we can learn to understand and manage these emotions in a healthy way. One approach that can be particularly

Hi everyone Felix here Advanced clinical practitioner with Healand Clinic. A very common question for people who think they may have some of the qualitative symptoms of testosterone deficiency is ‘what blood tests do I need?’ so I thought it might be a good idea to talk about that today. Whilst there is heavy discussion about the more qualitative symptoms associated with low male Androgen levels such as anxiety, low mood, depersonalisation, erectile dysfunction, brain fog, an

Hi there everyone, this is Backshinder from Healand Clinic . So today we're going to talk about treating vascular occlusion. The treatment for vascular occlusion during an aesthetic procedure depends on the severity and the location of the occlusion. In general, the goal is to restore blood flow to the affected area as soon as possible to minimize tissue damage and to prevent further complications. One common type of treatment for vascular occlusion is to inject a medication

Hi everyone, Backshinder here from Healand Clinic. So today we're going to talk about dermal fillers. So what are dermal fillers? Dermal fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that involves injecting a gel-like substance under the skin This will smoothen out any wrinkles and restore volume to enhance a facial contours. The most common type of filler is made from hyaluronic acid a natural occurring substance that is found in the body that helps hydrate and plump the

Hi everyone Felix here, Advanced legal practitioner with Healand Clinic. I’m here today to talk a little bit about semaglutide. Semaglutide is a medication that's most commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists which stands for glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists. GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone that is released in response to food intake - it helps regulate blood sugar levels by stimulating the release of insulin

Today I'll be talking about how medical ozone injections can help with pain relief. Ozone is a form of oxygen that contains three atoms instead of the usual two - it is created by exposing medical grade oxygen to an electrical charge which causes the oxygen molecules to split apart and recombine as ozone. One of the key mechanisms of medical ozone injections for pain relief is its ability to reduce inflammation. Ozone gas has been shown to reduce the production of certain pr

Hi everyone, Felix here, Advanced clinical practitioner with Healand clinic. Today I'm going to talk to you about hypogonadism. Hypogonadism refers to a condition where the testicles are not producing enough hormones which can result in the decrease in levels of testosterone. There are different types of hypogonadism including primary, secondary, tertiary, and functional hypogonadism is often referred to interchangeably as testosterone deficiency. So firstly primary hypogonad

Hi there, I'm Shabnam, a qualified psychotherapist. Today we're going to be talking about what psychotherapy is. Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool for relieving psychological and emotional suffering. Within psychotherapy there are numerous approaches that therapists may use but there are several key principles. The first is a notion that many of our psychological issues originate from unconscious internal conflicts and struggles. Psychotherapy works to support us to bring

Hi everyone, this is Backshinder at Healand Clinic , and today we're going to talk about Temple fillers. Now Temple fillers are a popular cosmetic treatment designed to restore volume & fullness to the temples which can become hollowed and sunken with age. This can contribute to a tired and bony look. Temple fillers are typically made from hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that occurs in the body, to help hydrate and plump the skin. The filler is injected into the temples

Hi, my name is Shabnam and I'm a qualified integrative counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I've been working in...