Health = Happiness

05/11/2025

Pretty please can you give this post a quick thumbs up or any form of acknowledgement if you see it? I’m trying to gauge my reach on Facebook. Thank you!

05/11/2025

𝗚𝗟𝗣-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 — 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿

I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately about GLP-1 Medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® . They have made a huge impact on weight management and metabolic health. These medications can dramatically reduce appetite, improve insulin sensitivity, and support meaningful weight loss when used correctly and with the support of professionals.

But there’s a crucial piece that often gets overlooked: 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 — 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹.

When people eat significantly less, the risk of 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 increases. The recent increase in usage of these medications in the wrong way, have left an increasing percentage of patients with gallbladder removal, pancreatitis and extreme muscle loss that cannot be replaced. For example, a patient taking GLP-1 medication for 6 months without any strength or resistance training can lose the equivalent of 10 years worth of muscle. This does not come back.

That’s where nutrition professionals like myself come in:

✅ Ensuring adequate protein and micronutrient intake

✅ Supporting sustainable eating habits beyond medication

✅ Choosing nutrient-dense foods, not just fewer calories

✅ Building habits that last beyond medication, minimizing weight regain

I’ve been educating myself around GLP-1 medications, their impact, and how to support people wishing to use them. Investing in yourself is priceless – long-term health is what we all should be striving for – not short-term fixes.

GLP-1s are a tool — not a replacement for education, behaviour change, or support.

The best outcomes come from 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.

Let’s make sure we’re addressing both sides of the equation — medication and metabolism.

Reach out today if you need support in this area.

09/10/2025

Looking forward to speaking to the young athletes of Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies this evening with Amity Health!

03/09/2025

Back to normality after the 6-week holidays!

Always feels like a bit of a "new start". One thing I'd like to share from my reading/watching over he summer break...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B079RX92NP/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

It was a great documentary, and shows how our Western diet is mainly to blame for all the degenerative diseases we are seeing increase year after year. 2 main reasons - inflammation and gut health....all directly impacted and controlled by what we eat. Have a look and let me know what you think!

What if most of our modern diseases are really just symptoms of the same problem? The Magic Pill follows doctors, patients, scientists, chefs, farmers and journalists from around the globe who are combating illness through a paradigm shift in eating. And this simple change - embracing fat as our mai...

22/07/2025

Would any of you like to learn more about inflammation and how it can affect us?

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

This time last week...
Great retreat in Croatia, with some amazing, inspirational ladies. Lots of advice, education and fantastic food....

Planning my next one for later in the year, if you'd like more details and would like to reserve 1 of 5 places, contact me asap! 🥑🌞🌊

08/05/2025

Come and join us for a morning of Yoga and education around Peri & Menopause.
Held at on Saturday 7th June 2025. Places are limited, please book here: https://HealthEqualsHappiness.co.uk/MenoYoga
I can't wait to see you there!

13/03/2025

Does pain impact your daily life?
Are you looking for something that’s natural and WORKS?
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✅Aching muscles
✅Head & neck tension
✅Sore back
✅Menstrual cramps
✅Joint mobility
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To celebrate the launch of this amazing product, I’m offering an exclusive 25% (Plus P&P where appropriate) discount for the month of March. To order yours today use this link (Which includes P&P): https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QTQBI19W
RRP: £24.95, March offer: £18.95.
If you’re local, ping me a message and I can deliver for free.

14/02/2025

Have a look at my blog for thoughts on Valentine's Day and how I think it should be celebrated!

https://healthequalshappiness.co.uk/2025/02/14/love-yourself-on-valetines-day/

17/01/2025

I'm very excited to share my offering for this year.

If you want to "Thrive in 2025", start with investing in YOUR health.

Unfortunately, the NHS is struggling to offer GP appointments to those that have the health "niggles". Unless your leg is hanging off, or there's a life-threatening condition, you're put on a list....

This is the year that you can get your health back, sort out any problems and go from strength to strength.

This new package includes full blood testing that will give us the reason you're feeling tired, or have brain fog, or can't shift the weight, or can't sleep, or lacking energy, or experiencing cravings, hunger, or bloated, or low mood. The list is endless.

Yes, you can get these test "for free" via the NHS, but you have to try to get an appoinment, then request a full blood panel, which they are inclined to refuse, and only offer you a specific test for a specific symptom. Then you have to wait several weeks for your results. We get your results within 48 hours and can work on your plan straight away.

My colleague and I will be offering this to corporate businesses as well. We'll be able to run as "pop up" clinics in your place of work. So if you want to invest in your employees to get the best out of them, contact me today, or share this with your HR department.

You don't have to be in a couple to take up this package. My colleague specialises in Men, I specialise in women....

08/01/2025

A last-minute favour that won’t cost you anything!
I’ve been lucky enough to be nominated for an award, if you think I deserve it, please could you vote for me by sending a WhatsApp Message The Trusted Business Community Association with your vote on +44 7507258671. It just has to say “I vote for Alison for the Best in Health & Wellness award” or words to that effect. Voting closes tonight at midnight.
Thank you!