Pregnancy Loss week 9-15 th October While reflecting pregnancy success may be fraught with complications, every women’s pregnancy and fertility journey is different. Couples may both have biochemical issues not on their radar, a surprise to require help and guidance. Pregnancy loss may happens once. For others, it repeats.  Recurrent pregnancy loss  (two or more consecutive miscarriages) affects up to  5% of women  and can lead to further heartbreak and questions with few an

Pregnancy Loss and IVF Pregnancy loss awareness week 9-15 th October   Having experienced pregnancy loss my heart goes out to all women who have experienced the disappointment and grief of Pregnancy loss. One of the most common experiences in women’s health, with  around 1 in 4 known pregnancies ending in miscarriage. For couples already facing infertility, the pain of loss is often compounded by the long, emotional, and costly journey of assisted reproduction. In vitro fert

Mental health concerns are widespread for both adults and children, with increasing rates of probable mental health conditions observed in young people, particularly in UK. Rates of mental disorders in children (aged 8-16) rose from 1 in 8 in 2017 to over 1 in 6 by 2023, while adult access to mental health treatment in England has also doubled in the same period. Data indicates 1 in 4 adults are living with a mental health condition. Of course the underlying factors of anxiet

World Mental Health Day reminds us that emotional well-being is not just a personal issue it ripples out into home, family and workplace with far-reaching consequences often unrecognised. Recent data shows that mental ill-health costs the UK economy an estimated  £117.9 billion annually  through absenteeism, lost productivity, and staff turnover. 1 in 6 employees experience underlying common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, yet stigma and lack of supp

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

The contact between mother and child should not be interrupted immediately after birth.  Those few moments (30-60minutes) are very important. The first 15 minutes, when oxytocin is apparent and the love hormone is being released, are critical for bonding and recognition.    Many trials have shown the benefits of a baby being left with mum to bond after birth. However because of the high levels of clinical intervention today, this no longer happens in many cases.    o   Shown

The Hidden Error For too long, birth trauma has been dismissed, hidden under labels of “baby blues,” “colic,” or “just hormones.” But this underestimated perception is costing individuals, families health, ripple impacts on family unit, siblings, income. Underlying in teen mental health, self-esteem, anxiety from complex birth trauma, including early suicide. What health professionals fail to acknowledge is that birth experience ripples into childhood, adulthood and society i

The recent USA declaration about taking Paracetamol while pregnant, its association to Autism from Donal Trump has alarmed drug companies, professionals and women who are pregnant.   NHS has announced paracetamol is their first choice of painkiller, safe to use while pregnant. To be used at lowest dose, with the shortest duration.   Automation in utero is a changing delicate biochemical process, as infant grows in mother’s womb. Logically, critical processes within utero br

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

Celebs are speaking about their horrific experiences of birth trauma, highlighting to society the need for new approaches at birth.   I have written and spoken about birth trauma for over 25 years. My own professional anidotal and personal experience has accumulated great insights on this matter and unfortunately the daily risks continue, globally, some fifty years on from when my son experienced a fast birth and suffered birth trauma! No one could tell me how to support my s

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