What is Phlebotomy?

What is Phlebotomy?

What is phlebotomy, and how do we use it in the clinic? Quite simply, phlebotomy is blood sampling: the process of drawing blood from a patient for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and can be used in a health and wellbeing setting in several ways. Here at AL Medical...
Here’s to Chrimbo Limbo and a Happy, Healthy New Year

Here’s to Chrimbo Limbo and a Happy, Healthy New Year

Dontcha just love Chrimbo Limbo, otherwise known as Twixmas? Little or no idea what day it is, whether the bins should be out, eating and drinking whatever you fancy – because “stuff it, it’s Christmas”? Even those of us working or running...
Winter Wellness and Sparkling Skin

Winter Wellness and Sparkling Skin

Here we are, well into December already. HOW many sleeps? Surely it was July only last week? And last Christmas not long before that? Every year this happens. Every year, despite Christmas being on the 25th of December every year. HOW does it take us by surprise so?...
Under the Skin of Skin Health with Lyndsay

Under the Skin of Skin Health with Lyndsay

We’ve said it before, and no doubt, we’ll have to say it again. And again, because it’s an essential message to get across: Looking after yourself isn’t selfish. Caring for your skin is NOT vanity. Skin health should be taken seriously. If you’re a keen quizzer,...
Skin Cancer Rates are Rising; Take Care of Your Skin

Skin Cancer Rates are Rising; Take Care of Your Skin

You all know how evangelical we are about sun damage and suitable sun protection. Our insistence on avoiding sun damage is for good reason. Yes, sun damage is incredibly ageing – but it can also be life-threatening. The right sun protection is essential – for...