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,...
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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,...
Wellness Wednesdays by Nurse Fiona- The power of Herbs
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...
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...
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...
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...