Maintaining Optimal Health with Microbiome The human microbiome is an ecosystem of microbes composed of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses that live inside and on the human body. We have about 10 times as many microbial cells as human cells (1). We’re used to...
Nutrition
Wellness Wednesday – The 4R approach to Combat IBS
How to Combat IBS IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a condition that predominantly affects the large intestine and is becoming more frequently diagnosed. IBS occurs in 10-20% of the population in the UK, but prevalence is thought to be higher since many people...
Wellness Wednesday – NURSE FIONA’s TOP 5 USES FOR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR You’ve probably heard the claims. Introducing Apple Cider Vinegar into your daily routine is a sure way to increase your overall health and wellbeing. Organic, raw apple cider vinegar is something I use on a daily basis for several reasons...
Wellness Wednesday – The Function of Zinc in the Body by Nurse Fiona
Zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral in the human body and functions as a co-factor in over 300 different enzymes. Sufficient Zinc levels are important for general health and wellbeing. This key trace mineral has multiple functions key to obtain optimal...
Manage your PCOS with lifestyle and nutrition… by Nurse Fiona
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (or PCOS) affects 5–20% of women of reproductive age worldwide. This complex condition is thought to have many causes from insulin resistance to ovarian and adrenal dysfunction. There is growing evidence that environmental influences such...