The Nuriss Difference
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- CoQ10
COQ10 COQ10, also known as CoenzymeQ10 or Ubiquinone is an essential nutrient that is required by every cell in our body. COQ10 is hailed as the ‘anti ageing’ enzyme due to its ability to act as a potent anti-oxidant protecting our cells from free radical damage. It...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue Are you tired no matter how much sleep you get? Do you feel permanently run down and fatigued? You could be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Constant stress, whether physical, emotional, or environmental can stimulate a cascade of hormone production by...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Quinoa
Quinoa Quinoa is a 7000-year-old plant that originated in South America. It is commonly referred to as an ancient grain although it is not a grain, it is a seed and does not contain gluten. Quinoa is a complete protein source meaning it contains all 20 amino acids...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Magnesium- The relaxing mineral
Magnesium- The relaxing mineral Magnesium is a mineral that is needed in over 300 enzymes in our body. A body that lacks magnesium may struggle to work efficiently as muscle, bone, teeth and energy production all depend on this mineral to function. Magnesium also...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Phytonutrients 'Eat the rainbow'
Phytonutrients- Eat all the colors of the rainbow The more colors we eat in our diet, the more compounds known as phytonutrients are being delivered to our cells. Plants generate phytonutrients to defend themselves against consumption. These defense compounds...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Hay fever
Hay fever Spring is such a beautiful time of the year. The days become longer, grass grows quicker, trees and flowers begin to bloom and weeds release pollen. What makes spring so beautiful for many people can cause debilitating misery for those who suffer from...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Dandelion
Dandelion What we often label as a weed can be one of nature’s top healing foods. Dandelion is packed with Vitamins A, C & B6, calcium, iron & magnesium. The herb is also a great source of fibre. The stem or floret can be eaten raw, boiled or infused into tea....
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A Bisphenol A- also known as BPA is synthetic based compound that is plentiful in modern day life. BPA is manufactured in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.BPA is used in plastic water bottles,...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Lactose intolerance
What is Lactose? Lactose is the naturally occurring sugar in animal milks. When ingested, lactose has to be broken down into smaller components before it is absorbed. This can only happen when sufficient lactase is present in the gut. What is lactase? Lactase is an...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts Brazil nuts are edible seeds from the Brazil nut tree. They can be eaten raw or blanched. Brazil nuts are a monounsaturated fat (which is a good fat), a great source of protein and fiber and they also contain high amounts of magnesium, zinc, calcium and...