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...
Health & Wellbeing
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...