Excess weight, especially obesity, is a major risk factor for preventable conditions like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers.  As the level of excess weight increases, so does the risk of developing these conditions. In addition, being overweight can hamper the ability to control or manage chronic conditions once contracted.

“At Terry White Chemmart Hamilton we offer daily   Pharmacy Health Assessments, which  give customers instant results on things like cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure,” retail manager Michelle Chandler said.

“Using the globally trusted ‘Inbody’ scanning device we can determine  visceral fats, total body water, protein, bone mineral, body fat mass and more. 

“Our trained weight consultants can then tailor  individual   programs based on the CSIRO-developed ‘Impromy’ system.

“Through that we can track progress, measure key health indicators and offer customers advice through each phases of the program.” 

That advice might include things like dealing with hunger, healthy snacking options, and what to do when people aren’t achieving the expected results. 

“Weight loss can be daunting, and we understand that support and encouragement from trained consultants can have a substantial effect on progress and results,” Ms Chandler said.

“Our weight consultants are passionate about improving the health and well-being of customers and have a strong focus  on assisting people with acute and chronic conditions.

“Research indicates members that regularly visit  the pharmacy weekly achieve results over 30% faster than people who visit less frequently. 

“Not only can weight loss  have significant effects on reducing chronic diseases, our programs can assist in reducing long-term medications associated with those diseases.”  

Terry White Chemmart Hamilton is located at 119 Beaumont Street, Hamilton. For more information ring  4961 1269.