Debate continues regarding the harm to young minds and brain formation from media and phone use. All predicted and restriction suggested, which was ignored and today our children feel the brunt of the ignorance of those who made the decisions over a decade ago.   Our children pay the price as phone scrolling, brainwashing becomes addictive. Resulting in brain overload from demand. Person naturally feels overwhelmed emotionally. Psychologically skewed living takes place with n

Despite many calls for better birth experiences we start 2026 with headlines that Australian practices around birth are failing women. Unfortunately a global problem and not exclusive to Australia. I have reported, written and spoken about birth trauma for over a decade. Women and their infants suffer daily, professionals declare not enough is known, not recognised and no data exists to quantify the percentage of women affected, with a suspected 70% of women being affected. A

Parenthood can bring feelings of being unprepared for our child’s needs. Parents are often left on their own. Out of their depth with children’s behaviour and disorder issues, a leaflet does not replace a 1-2-1 support package. Direct action, guidance for child and parent. No need to wait for a certificate or diagnosis JWT can help you and your child now.   JWT offers a range of parental programmes of support and education . From birth, what to expect going home after birth,

Children today face rising levels of  allergies, asthma, eczema, and digestive issues  – often dismissed as “normal childhood problems” carrying lifelong consequences for families. The  JWT Child Health Awareness Series approach provides a unique, integrated structure to understand and address these psycho-somoto (body-mind-emotion) underlying conditions lived. Reel storyboards, designed in JWT’s distinctive style. With clear facts, functional medicine insights, and body–mind

The UK has the  highest prevalence of allergic conditions in the world , with numbers rising sharply over the last two decades. In 2004, around  20% of the population  lived with one or more allergic conditions; by 2010 this had escalated to  44% . Today,  1 in 4 adults  and  1 in 8 children  are affected by allergic rhinitis.   Allergy UK calls this a “modern epidemic”.   Food allergies are particularly concerning, affecting  5–8% of children . Symptoms often begin with ski

What Parents Need to Know - The Scope of the Problem Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. Global  prevalence :  Eczema  affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide. (National Eczema Association). | Around  1 in 5 children  in the UK (and globally up to 20% under age 11) are affected. ·  It often begins before age 5, with 60% of cases starting in infancy. · Symptoms include red, itchy, inflamed

Constipation in infants and children are often dismissed as “just digestive discomfort.” Yet, it plays a crucial role in skin health and conditions like eczema. The body eliminates waste through the bowel, kidneys, lungs and skin. When excretion is blocked or slowed as in constipation, toxins and waste products are redirected, often showing up as  skin inflammation, rashes, or eczema flare-ups . Unfortunately our understanding or assessment of excretion can be limited in pare

Winter illness natural solutions - helpful self-help/ selfcare tips for improved recovery.   At this time of year with colds, flu, Covid still around, debilitating symptoms can persist with throat, congestion and coughs. Lingering systems cause distress and fatigue.    Immune system needs support during this time. Suggestions may sound familiar with daily Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C 1000mg Olive leaf has been used for centuries for its healing properties. Capsule or tea is rec

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

The epidemic of Autism has grown over three decades, the reasons and lack of understanding continues through decades, goes on while all ages suffer.   Keele University have found highest levels of aluminium ever recorded in the brains of a small group of people who were autistic when alive. Finding aluminium levels were ten times higher than expected in their age group. Putting the discovery down to vaccination and ASD the link is the inclusion of an aluminium adjuvant (an im

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

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

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