It's official, Obesity, being overweight is linked to depression! Depression is at epidemic proportions, and involved from emotional vulnerabilities,  lifestyle and relationships including our relationship with our selves.   Australian researchers say they have the strongest evidence, yet that obesity is one trigger of depression. Pointing to psychological rather than physiological problems causing depression. Women suffer more than men with this psychological issue, causing

Are you or your children low in Vitamin D?   We know that Vitamin D is received from sunlight, received from being outdoors. We need to be outdoors to receive. Suggestions are at least 15-20 min a day outdoors.   Vitamin D became more well known, during the pandemic where all ages were found to have low levels of vitamin D. Trials have taken place in hot countries and found society was sorely lacking in vitamin D. Don’t take it for granted we are receiving Vit D automatically

Having a bad back and stiff neck is not new for office workers. Back issues remain from poor diet and posture, degeneration of bones can...

As hormones decline our bones can influenced. Women can feel aches and pains in joints when hormones are in decline from start of Peri-menopause and Menopause. It is more noticeable in full Menopause and Elder menopause as support systems reduce faster due to hormonal decline.   Osteoporosis is a debilitating disorder and a large percentage of women often suffer debilitating symptoms in menopause. Hormonal depletion can highlight bone issues especially in elder menopause. Com

Smart phones are addictive and children loose attention and focus, sucked into a remote world using them. Children feel lonely, isolated and are very impressionable to false news and marketing manipulations.   I wrote about the dangers of the virtual world in my book ‘Mirror Image’, and the problem to health, cognitive overload and isolation is a reality today for many a teen and adult.   We still debate about banning smart phones from schools, yet those countries, education

JWT Tip for safe summer and holiday protection for you and your children.     Holidays are here and if like me you require a mosquito repellent it can be tricky to find one that is not toxic. As most DEET (diethyl-meta-toluamide) based repellents bring health risks especially for sensitive skin, children and pregnant women.   *For years I have made up my own concoction with a base oil and added essential oils such as Citronella, Tea Tree, Geranium, Lavender. Eaten extra garli

Each woman has a unique story to tell.   Women’s health issues are often unrecognised, misunderstood. Essentially only looking at a small picture of cause and effect. Women live poor outcomes from hormonal and menstrual health disorders  unaided by out of date health professional outlooks.   Excruciating pain every month that took years to be diagnosed as endometriosis.  The silent grief after several miscarriages Maternity issues and birth trauma   The emotional rollercoaste

Today’s business forum and workplace demands are bigger than ever. Awareness of employee ‘overwhelm’ is minimal in the work place from Joy Wisdom’s point of view, male employees are falling like flies under the pressure of employers expectations of comparing humans to machine output. In our transition of IT demands and communication we are over burdened with contact from email, phone, and computer. Our lives are nonstop with communication. I find it a challenge to keep up wi

Psychological, MIND-Emotional issues have grown to extraordinary proportions in the last two decades and officially affects 1 in 4 people. What is alarming is the young age data figures, extraordinary numbers of young children are diagnosed as having Trauma, depression and anxiety on a daily basis. Unimaginable in in my day growing up.   There is no doubt Mental Health incidences start early in life and without finding and eliminating the root-cause can go on to influence lon

Reimagine Eczema and skin conditions 'Result of' NOT true cause or disorder. A intergrated wholebody perspective. A common issue for children over the last 30 years. Eczema may form from weeks old, and strike at any age. Skin is the result of from a combination of internal dysfunction and overload. Unique to each. No two children or adults hold same core theme. Sometimes a process of elimination, while complex to find all the body systems-emotions involved.   With two decade

Do you or your child has gut and/or skin issues? Read on. ONE simple and logical 'help yourself tip' for skin and gut disorders. Because those who don’t drink enough water are more prone to skin and gut disorders. I do drink water … in tea/coffee etc. !  Is this you?   In every case JWT specialist teams have treated with skin disorders such as ‘Eczema’ it has included dehydration factors. Start with drinking more water.   When water intake is poor , dehydration happens wi

Bladder issues can plague all ages more than we acknowledge. A bigger issue more than we know. We may use products to lessen the impacts such as pads and throw away pants. However it is not dealing with the core issue at all. Still living with the embarrassing bladder disorder. Distressing, embarrassing and causes a lot of grief for all ages young and old.   Fact is incontinence can be a whole body issue not just the bladder. A physical dysfunction, hormonal or meridian imbal

Toughness doesn’t have to come in a pinstripe suit.  Dianne Feinstein Politico   NHS Announces First Ever National Clinical Director for Women’s Health The NHS has appointed Dr Sue Mann, a consultant and lead for women's health in City and Hackney, North East London, as its first ever national clinical director for women's health.   In her new role, Dr Mann will help implement the Women’s Health Strategy alongside supporting the roll out of women’s health hubs across England.

Digestion is an important and essential process where food is broken down and essential nutrients are released and absorbed. A lot can challenge the optimal function of our gut and there are many factors to consider that influence this complex system. In Menopause as women we need to make adjustments that a pill won’t do. Everything about us in menopause changes as hormonal impacts and surges take greater hold and causes internal stress and anxiety as body adjusts to the new

Osteoporosis is a debilitating disorder and women often suffer from this issue in menopause. Hormonal depletion can highlight bone issues especially in elder menopause. Common symptoms are weak writs, fingers swelling and hand grip.   We know refined sugar is bad for organs and internal systems in our body, including bones. Trials are now indicating too much refined sugar in our diet can lead to Osteoporosis. All comes down to how well we individually absorb and generate calc

Conception, pregnancy (especially with IVF) can be a marathon. We do not plan enough for conception or birth. Expectations are high and disappointments can be the outcome. Essentially, we put more effort into buying a new car than we do around conception and birth!   Life is precious and the book explains the bigger picture of conception and getting ready for pregnancy. The pitfalls of IVF and pregnancy loss. Solutions and gaining ground with alternatives to get fit for pregn

Child appealing packaging – the sophistication of questionable marketing   Queen Mary University of London analysed 116 popular cereals with packaging aimed at children. 47% contained at least a third of a young child’s daily recommended sugar.   Ø  Only nine were low in sugar Ø  Four low in sugar and salt   Read the box for ingredients. Don’t take marketing as correct when most of the time it is false news. Early Diabetes is caused by over dosing on sugar, often started at a

When pregnant, what we take from over the counter drugs and pain killers can be contraindicated in pregnancy. Especially in second and third trimester.   A new paediatric research has found a strong correlation in over the counter acetaminophen (the only analgesic considered safe for use though out pregnancy) may be associated with poorer neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, and delayed language development.   Pronounced among boys, with delayed speech development at in e

The Cycle and Circle continues until NOW. ADHD is more common in males. Females do suffer from the condition and suffer in a less extreme manner.   Anger and frustration are symptoms of the disorder. Violence is often involved as a child and adult. Additional mental health and behaviour issues are formed,  adding a cocktail and complexity to the disorder.  Extreme and outlandish behaviour can form. As adults many turn to drink and drugs to dampen down the confusing and chaoti

ADHD new thinking and out of the box approach for whole mind-body recovery   ADHD numbers are at epidemic proportions and a global issue. Prevention and avoidance is key to help protect our children from living this disorder. What is clear from professional and individual training, a bigger picture in ADHD education and information is urgently required from a JWT perspective.   Early Investment in mother/infant birth experience, from type of birth and birth trauma could rever