Our Vitamin D & B12 Test at Crest Pharmacy is beneficial for those on a plant based diet. Vitamin D and B12 are found in meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, yeast extract (such as Marmite) and specially fortified food. Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function …
A General Health Profile, also known as a General Health Check-up, can give you peace of mind about your current state of well-being, and can identify any potential health problems that need addressing. It can also provide an opportunity for preventative care, such as vaccinations, screenings and counselling on health habits, and can help identify …
Allergies and food intolerances affect millions of people a year. Many allergic patients do not take their allergy or intolerances seriously and are suffering from subsequent complications. Allergy and intolerance testing through Crest Pharmacy can significantly help you understand your body’s reactions to allergens and food, and identify specific substances that may be causing symptoms …
Fatigue and tiredness is common and there are many potential causes such as: – lack of sleep, – medical conditions, – medications, – poor diet, – lack of exercise, – stress, – aging If you are experiencing persistent fatigue or tiredness it’s important to speak with a healthcare provider and get tested. The tiredness and …
A fitness for sports test from Crest Pharmacy consists of a series of physical assessments that can evaluate your physical abilities and identify areas for improvement, such as physical weaknesses or imbalances that may be affecting your physical performance. This test can also help identify any muscle imbalances or weaknesses that could make you more …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Many STDs have no symptoms, or are too mild to notice, and STDs can be severe which means it’s important to get tested regularly if you are sexually active. It is also important to ensure you are not …
Thyroid testing is an important part of maintaining your health and well-being. Many thyroid conditions have no symptoms or only mild symptoms in the early stages, such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. If you have a family history of thyroid conditions, it’s especially important to get tested. Crest Pharmacy can test the function of your thyroid …
Cholesterol testing is an important part of maintaining your overall health and well-being. High cholesterol levels often have no symptoms, but can cause your arteries to become blocked leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. If you have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease, it’s important to get tested as …
At Crest Pharmacy, our diabetes risk awareness service in West Midlands is here to help you! There are up to half a million people in the UK who have diabetes but remain undiagnosed. At Crest Pharmacy in West Midlands, via a quick and simple finger-prick blood test, our Diabetes Risk Awareness Service provides you with …
Taking care of your hearing is vital! We all want to live life to the fullest and that is why good ear & hearing health is important to people of all ages. Book your appointment now There are many factors that can affect our ear health including age, the misuse of ear buds, constant exposure …