Even if you aren't one to read medical journals, you've likely heard of the controversy surrounding Ozempic. This weight loss drug recently blew up on TikTok to such a degree that there are now serious shortages, with manufacturers expecting the high demand to disrupt supply for months. If you're jumping at the chance to use this so-called miracle drug, you may have a tough time finding it. How...
Ever wrestled with relentless muscle pain or fatigue? If you're grappling with fibromyalgia, the search for relief can be exhausting and often, seemingly endless. This is where Gabapentin / Gabasign comes in. It might just be the ally you need in this fight. Originally developed for nerve pain and seizures, this drug is now making waves in the fibromyalgia community. Could Gabapentin or Gaba...
Semaglutide-containing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may be better for weight loss than a similar drug, dulaglutide. In this post, we want to explore why that is to help you decide between dulaglutide vs. semaglutide. If you ultimately decide that semaglutide is right for you, stick around until the end to learn where to access semaglutide in NZ if the drug is sold out in your region. What I...
If you're prone to yo-yo dieting, failing to keep up your exercise routines, and buying fad meal subscriptions for weight loss, you're likely excited about semaglutide. One much-cited study suggests that the average adult will lose a whopping 35 pounds, or 15% of their body weight, on this weight-loss medication! How long does it take for semaglutide to work? Results happen fast, but they won't s...
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard a thing or two about the Ozempic trend. Popular with celebrities worldwide for weight loss and touted as "the worst-kept secret in Hollywood," this drug has seen high demand and gone through major shortages across the globe. For diabetes patients, for whom Ozempic helps control their blood sugar, the demand for this medication is especi...
Waking up with a body in constant discomfort is the harsh reality for many dealing with fibromyalgia. This complex disorder isn't a monolith; it has various stages that can affect people differently. Understanding these stages is crucial, not just for those living with the condition but also for their loved ones and healthcare providers. In New Zealand alone, a significant number of people are gr...
Experts estimate that about 5 million people in New Zealand have fibromyalgia. On top of that, most of those people are women. However, this hidden disease may also affect people who are pregnant, have diabetes, or any other comorbid illness that debilitates their way of living. You may wonder if fibromyalgia counts as a type of NZ disability. After all, it's a chronic pain condition that can n...
One New Zealand company has shown positive results in their experimental obesity treatments this year. Zealand Pharma and Boehringer Ingelheim have said their treatment has reduced body weight by about 19% in their mid-stage trial as of June. Anyone not part of these pharmaceutical trials will need to turn to other methods. One option is to try medications that are used for other applications. ...
Semaglutide has been around for a whole lot longer than most people realize. It was first developed way back in 2012, and it eventually made a name for itself by becoming an effective medication for those dealing with type 2 diabetes. But most people only started to get familiar with Semaglutide over the last year or two. It went "viral" on TikTok and other social media platforms and captured a ...
We all get headaches now and then, and for the most part, we don't think it's a big deal. Just take a couple of ibuprofen and wait it out, right? But for the 1 in 6 people who suffer from frequent, severe headaches or migraines, the pain can have a serious impact on their quality of life. Deducing the cause of a headache is an important factor in treating your symptoms. You wouldn't necessarily d...