‘We are all likely guilty of eating food in a rush, whilst walking down the street or scrolling on our phones during meal times, or watching TV. Most of us are living in a busy world that requires us to be constantly switched on and leaves us distracted from the...
Nutrition
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona – Frankincense Essential Oil
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their therapeutic and healing properties as part of the practice of aromatherapy. They are sourced from leaves, stems or roots of plants that are known for their health properties. Frankincense oil is renowned...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona – Choline, the forgotten nutrient
Choline was officially recognised as an essential nutrient in 1998. Though your liver can make small amounts of this micronutrient, you must obtain majority through your diet. Choline plays an important role in brain health, nerve function, muscle movement and...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Natural ways to support Blood pressure
Natural ways to lower Blood Pressure High blood pressure affects more than 1 in 4 adults in England – that is approximately 12.5 million people in the UK alone. There is robust evidence to show that lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke by 27%, heart...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Benefits of Beetroots
Benefits of Beetroots As the season changes so does the produce available to us. In the UK, beetroots are abundant this time of year. Beets are a 2 in 1 vegetable- you can enjoy both their roots and leaves. Beets are full of vitamins & minerals,...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Chronic inflammation
Chronic Inflammation Acute inflammation is a short-lived response essential in the body’s defense to injury, trauma, infection, chemicals & allergies. If inflammation is unresolved it can lead to a state of low-grade chronic inflammation persisting over weeks,...