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...
Nutrition
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...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- CoenzymeQ10
CoenzymeQ10 Coq10 or Ubiquinone is a fat-soluble compound synthesized by the body and also consumed in the diet. This compound has been hailed as a potent anti oxidant that can slow down ageing. Coq10 also plays a key role in energy production within our body Benefits...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Organic acids testing
Metabolism To be healthy your body must process through a complex metabolic system that produces energy and restores tissues. Metabolism is the process in which the body coverts the food you eat into energy and new structures. Here at Nuriss we offer the Organic acids...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- Ayurvedic tongue scraping
What is tongue scraping? This is an ancient ayurvedic oral hygiene practice that removes bacteria, food debris, fungi, toxins, and dead cells from the surface of the tongue. Since the oral cavity is one of the main gateways between your body and the environment,...
Wellness Wednesday by Nurse Fiona- The importance of sleep
Sleep deprivation by Nurse Fiona Sleep science pioneer Dr Allan Rechtschaffen once wrote ‘If sleep does not serve an absolutely vital function, then it is the biggest mistake the evolutionary process ever made’ Sleep is a natural and critical bodily function that we...