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

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Job strain is linked to 81% increase to risk of heart issues.   We already know that being under appreciated in any situation is harmful to our self-esteem and especially bad for office morale. A new Canadian study has found when not acknowledged or appreciated it is bad for our physical heart. The study recognised this type of social interaction and behaviour as harmful to our heart health.   The effort-reward-imbalance in the work place , where workers are pressured with w

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

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,

More than ever we need women to know more about their health Women have been ignored and uneducated for decades.  As females health and wellbeing in life can be challenging on many menstrual, maternal, menopause fronts. Often thinking it is all over when menstruation stops and Per-menopause complete. Fact is our elder years are more prone to risks and the three clinical health issues for women over 50 are: Menopause -Osteoporosis -Dementia. New research in the Journal of the

It is estimated 55 million people globally are living with dementia, with ten million new cases diagnosed annually. Many believe that...

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

Today, we face an epidemic of chronic health conditions on the rise for over 20 years.  Underlying various disorders with one common...

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

In menopause we have many aspects of health and wellbeing issues, including weight gain. We would not associate weight gain with sleep deprivation… think again. Weight gain happens, particularly around our middle, despite our best efforts. Sleep is a critical factor in weight management, and insufficient or poor-quality sleep can lead to weight gain, especially around the abdominal area. It is not what we eat. Internal states, biochemical influences and hormonal decline are f

A new announcement from a long term study from University College London has shown rapid decline happens from poor or short term sleep in...