At JWT we find it incredible that children are full of anxiety today with no clear view as to ‘Why’ anxiety is growing so rapidly?   Covid and isolation have been branded as the cause, however anxiety was underlying well before Covid. And has escalated over several decades. Not just children adults too, carry the anxiety trait. Once we have underlying anxiety, it will continue to taint life until core emotional drive is found, dissolved and resolved.   August 2024 data stated

Birth programmes are set in minds and hearts however we live in an age of ever increasing intervention as women are unable to birth naturally. Intervention has grown steadily as a matter of course over thirty years. And very rare in my day of the 1970s.   In the UK, around 1 in 3 women are now being induced. However, a survey run by the Patient Information Forum found that only 25% of women and birthing people felt prepared by the information they received. There are many rea

Psychiatrists and health agencies admit that long term data on ADHD drug effects is limited.   However, some long term research has linked the condition, and the use of drugs to treat it with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.   University of Utah, correlated data with medical records checking ADHD disorder outcomes. Concluding people with ADHD were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with a movement disorder, while those on stimulant drugs had an especia

ADHD was acknowledged as a disorder by NICE in 2000   In 20 years it is estimated western countries of ADHD disorder has accelerated with a 10.2% increase.  This is the data on the ones we know. A large percentage will not be diagnosed.   Boys amount to 15% of the overall numbers Girls 8% Asian children 4%   Western cultures vary in percentage France 7.3 % Ireland 6% USA 5.2% UK 5%   None Espanic black equates to 16.9% None Espanic white equates to 14.7% Hispanic 11.9%   Duri

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 reverse ADHD children’s epidemic. It makes sense to instigate early infant attention,

Omega fatty acids have been known for some time and significant improvements can be received by adding to diet, including skin and bones. Essentially the body needs fats, and the right kind of fats can be found by eating plenty of fatty fish such as salmon and tuna.  Also found in avocados.   By taking Omega fatty acids in diet or as a supplement, helps to reduce inflammation internally. The anti-inflammatory properties have been proved before in many trials one of which were

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