What to expect The first appointment with your stop smoking specialist will be very informal, most of our clinics are held in a GP surgery and will last up to 30 minutes.We like to get to know one another first, talk about how things are for...
For most people who are quitting smoking, cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful. However, you don’t need to be at the mercy of these cravings. When an urge to smoke strikes, remember that although it may be intense, it will likely pass within...
Have you heard of the disease COPD? What this actually stands for is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is the term for a group of conditions which include bronchitis and emphysema and are commonly characterised by the narrowing of the airways in the lungs (see picture...
We've helped over 600 people quit smoking since we started back in April 2019! Everyone has their own story of how their quit journey was. Denise kindly shared her experiences with us for you to read - here's what she said. Hi, I really wanted to...
Almost 9.6 million people die from cancer every year. This means that almost everyone’s lives have been touched by cancer in some capacity. Either you, your family member, or your close friend has been affected by cancer. Today on World Cancer Day, let’s embrace the theme of “I...
Many of us feel that eating a healthy diet means expense, and sure, if we choose to shop at a boutique delicatessen this can definitely be the case. If we go for exotic, unusual or the latest fad we can certainly spend more than we...
I promised I would let you know how things are going, so here we are. Well. Owning up first: I can’t say I have shed many pounds yet. And I have even had the odd chocolate day. BUT, as I had decided to focus primarily on the exercise first...
Often when we try to change, we come up against obstacles that can make us feel that we just can't do it, as health coaches we understand how to help you identify your obstacles and the various ways you can overcome them. As smoking advisors...
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again… January 2020. Oh my. Didn’t I write a similar blog last year? About starting and committing to a change and even sharing it so I was more likely to stick to it? Well have I just. It...
Do either of these scenarios sound familiar to you? You’ve started your health goal and you are full of motivation! “Yes! This is gonna be my year.” You clear your fridge out of all the ‘naughty’ food and drink, whizz over to the supermarket and stock...