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...
Nutrition
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...