Stirling Observer

Ambassador’s obesity fight inspired her to help others with health goals

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The views of Forth Valley residents and NHS healthcare profession­als are being sought to improve the area’s health.

It follows the appointmen­t of a network of UK ambassador­s by charity Public Health Collaborat­ion.

The Forth Valley ambassador is Tami Herron who has overcome her own health battles with obesity and Type 2 diabetes over the last 10 years.

She has been able to lose 14 stone, and has maintained that loss, as well as reversing her own T2 diabetes by living a low carb lifestyle.

Tami (pictured) said this week she is committed to help other people reach their desired health goals.

She said:“i am in the process of contacting local surgeries to arrange free training, education and support to the GPS and nursing staff and will be coordinati­ng a free local support group for patients.

“Surgeries, chiropodis­ts, optometris­ts, dentists, pharmacist­s, chiropract­ors and other health and wellness profession­als are encouraged to be proactive and contact me to arrange their free training and informatio­n session.

“Anyone already following a low carb diet in the Forth Valley area or for those who would like more informatio­n can request informatio­n as well and are encouraged to join the local Facebook Group, Central Scotland Low Carb.”

If you wish to contact Tami, email: phcforthva­lley@ gmail.com

The Public Health Collaborat­ion is a registered UK charity.

Its founding members include General Practition­er and Vice President of the British Medical Associatio­n, Dr Kailash Chand OBE, as well as General Practition­er and National Champion for Obesity and Diabetes for the Royal College of General Practition­ers, Dr David Unwin.

More informatio­n about the charity can be found here: http://www.phcuk.org/about

A video can be found here: https://youtu.be/ vazklc303z­i

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New appointee Tami Herron

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