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Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- The power of Herbs
The Power of Herbs As summer comes to an end it is essential to to make sure our immune system is working well over winter. A simple and natural way to boost your immune system is with the help of herbs. What are herbs? Herbs are any plants with leaves, seeds, or...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Natural ways to help Melasma
Melasma Melasma is a common skin condition that causes hyper-pigmentation on the facial area. This condition if often referred to as the ‘mask of pregnancy’ but can occur in both genders & without being pregnant. The cause of melasma is unknown but there appears...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- The importance of protein
Protein- what’s all the fuss about? Protein is the building block of life. It is a macronutrient that we must consume in our diet to perform many essential functions in our bodies. Chemically, protein is made up of amino acids. Skin, hair and nails are mostly made...
Wellness Wednesdays- Nurse Fiona's High protein power balls
Nurse Fiona's High protein power balls Are you looking for healthy snack options that are easy and quick to prepare? Nurse Fiona’s high protein power balls are High in protein, vegan, gluten free, low GI, packed full of minerals (Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium), high in...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Collagen
What exactly is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s found in our skin, muscles, bones, blood vessels, digestive system and tendons. As we age our collagen production reduces leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, joint pain and digestive...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Lycopene
Lycopene is a bright red pigment & potent phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that should be eaten in abundance over spring and summer. Studies have shown that this nutrient...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Brain fog
‘Brain fog’, also referred to as mental fatigue is a common side effect of our fast paced, modern lifestyles. What we eat and how we live can have a major impact on our brain health. The brain depends upon a stream of vitamins, minerals, glucose, amino acids and fatty...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Menopause
Menopause The menopause is a natural biological process that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman's oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. However, around 1 in 100 women experience...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- The importance of stomach acid
The importance of stomach acid Hydrochloric acid or HCL is the fluid found inside the stomach. Having sufficient levels of this acid in your stomach is absolutely essential for digestion of food and absorption of nutrients essential to our health. Low stomach acid can...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Natural ways to balance blood sugar level
Insulin resistance Insulin resistance is a growing public health problem and an increasing burden on the UK health system costing the NHS almost £8.8 billion per year! Insulin resistance is the name given when cells of the body don’t respond properly to the hormone...