Glutathione Glutathione is the body’s most powerful antioxidant and is integral to a healthy defense system. Glutathione is like a bodyguard whose job it is to take the ‘bullet’ and protect us at a cellular level. We make small amount of this antioxidant but it is...
Skin Care
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
Every year The Environmental Working Group release a report stating which fruit & vegetables have the most pesticides & which have the fewest. Their mission is to make the food supply more transparent & to help the consumer decide when it makes sense to...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Nutrients to support Collagen growth
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It plays a central role in tissue health. Collagen is an important component of skin, tendons, cartilage, blood vessels, digestive system and bones. Our collagen levels begin to decline from the age of 27 leading to...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- Rhodiola- The anti-stress adaptogen
Rhodiola Stress is unavoidable in today’s world. We live in a constant state of ‘fight or flight’ due to busy lives, lack of sleep & constant exposure to digital distractions from our phones or computers. Chronic stress can lead to a myriad of symptoms including...
Collagen Drinks – Do They Work?
There are many collagen supplements on the market, tablets, drinks, powders.... but how do we know if they actually work? In order for collagen in a supplement form to be active in the deeper dermal layers of the skin, the collagen has to survive the acid digestion...
Teenage Skin
As a GP and a skin specialist, I look after many teenagers who come to see me about their health concerns. I am passionate about empowering and educating teenagers, so that they understand and feel in control of their skin health. I also encourage parents to get their...