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Call it madness or maybe a mid- life crisis, I’ve signed up for the London Marathon. To date I’ve mainly stuck to a slow 10k distance so why the big mileage? At first I said no, then I said no way but then after learning more about the awesome work done by the Hope Foundation I said, where do I …
Dr Sera is now a registered nutritionist to add to her extensive medical qualifications. Correct nutrition is vital when it comes to daily health, recovery and rehabilitation, and we are delighted to add nutritional consultations as another part of our clinic services.
Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution, a health scare or an up-coming event, most of us at some point try some sort of lifestyle overhaul. The majority of us however either get fed up, focus on the wrong thing or set ourselves up to fail. The enthusiasm that you first start with can quickly turn to frustration. Mark Twain:“The only …
The whole team here at Pixie and Sera send you their warmest regards for the festive season. Thank you for being a part of our Practice throughout 2017. Keep warm, keep well and enjoy the festivities in moderation! Our Practice closures Last day of appointments: Friday 22nd December 8:30am. to 1:30pm. Closed 23rd December 2017 – 3rd January 2018 inclusive. …
Pixie and Sera is now a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and has been authorised by NaTHNaC (as the regulatory body for England, Wales and Northern Ireland), to administer yellow fever vaccine in accordance with International Health Regulations (2005). This adds to our extensive range of services we can offer to our international, private and corporate clients.
As a nation Paracetamol stands proud as our “go to” pill for pain. We trust it so much we buy over 200 million packs of the stuff per year! Whether it is to help with a hangover, avenge the pain of arthritis or simply see off a fever, most of us will reach for it at one point or another. …
Our bodies are dependent on a simple sugar (glucose) for energy. There are many intricate pathways in the body that help with the production of glucose, but also the management and storage of it when it is in excess. Our genes can influence if we are going to develop adult onset diabetes, however lifestyle and behavioural factors can help prevent …
‘A Doctor’s Guide to Staying Healthy’. Tonight 10pm on Channel 4, Dr Pixie explores what made us sick throughout 2016 with handy tips and advice on how to stay healthy for the rest of the year.
@Pixieandsera.com Cervical Cancer Prevention week (22-28 January) ♯SmearforSmear2017 Join us to raise awareness of smear tests for the prevention of cervical cancer What is a smear test & What are we looking for? A cervical screening test (also known as a smear test / PAP smear) is a method of detecting abnormal cells on the cervix. The cervix is the …
