A visual inspection in the mirror or fitted clothing is often the gauge people use to determine their body fat level.  To most people, fat is fat but what they fail to realise are the huge risks that the hidden fat (Visceral Fat) could pose to their health. The reality is that a visual inspection can only give you an indication of your subcutaneous body fat level rather than your visceral fat level. 

A staggering 67% of all Australians and over 77% of Americans are currently considered overweight or obese according to the AIHW and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This increase is helping to fuel related health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers which in turn is putting huge amounts of pressure on the Public health systems.

Diabetes...it’s a word that causes anxiety as we get older. Especially if it’s aimed at you from a doctor’s mouth. Sure, there are medications to help control it. But, what else can be done? As health professionals you may recommend to your customers that exercise can help combat the ravages of diabetes, but how will they easily monitor how much it is helping? What are the particulars?

With the increase in online sales and the explosion of smartphone technology offering quick and easy sale opportunities, retail pharmacy bricks and mortar stores are now forced to offer a significant point of difference, to bring customers into their stores.