Dr Jess: As I am sitting on the sofa recovering from a horrible cold writing this, Zinc seems the perfect mineral to write on. Unfortunately today my body is proof that despite good diet, herbs and supplements, my immune system can’t overcome sleep deprivation with my son Jack! I find zinc excellent to help shorten and lessen a cold, and also to …
Dr Jess: Vitamin K2 is probably one of the most important and least well known vitamins. I advise my adult patients taking Vitamin D supplements to take Vitamin K2 as well. Fermented foods, particularly kefir are also an important health food to add into our diets containing Vitamin K2 – although natto is definitely an acquired taste! Any patient with bone concerns, …
Mindfulness is the act of focusing on being present in the moment, not distracted by modern life, smartphones, computers or TV. Being present (mindfulness) is an important concept to help us deal with stress and to teach our kids. Dr Jess says: How many times do you see a roomful of people staring at their mobile screens ignoring everything around them? We have …
Wild garlic is a common site on woodland walks at the moment…but foraging for this delicious herb and adding it into your food is a great idea for health…learn why Forage for wild garlic – Wild garlic grows commonly in woodland and you can smell it when walking in late spring, this is woodland in Poynton where we live a …
Dr Jess says: Ashwagandha aka Withania somnifera root is a wonderful rejuvenating Ayurvedic herb. Safe, gentle and powerful it is now one of the most commonly used Ayurvedic herbs by medical herbalists – because, like us they find it works! Ashwagandha is used as a strengthening ‘tonic’ in Ayurvedic medicine for fatigue, fertility, debility and longevity… Dubbed as the Indian ‘Ginseng’, it is …
Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of healing through forgiveness. We can learn a lot about forgiveness from this ancient and powerful tradition. Ho’o means ‘to make‘ and pono ‘right‘ – the double use of pono means with both yourself and others. Practicing this ritual allows you to let go of negative emotions particularly anger and resentment The ancient Haiwaiins …
Dr Jess says: This is definitely in my top 3 supplements with Vitamin D. I have seen magnesium significantly improve sleep in many of my patients (and myself!) and it is my number one recommendation for anyone doing a lot of exercise or suffering from cramp. A wonderful mineral that can make a massive difference to how you feel and definitely …
Coconut oil made from the coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a staple in our pantry, medicine cabinet and cosmetics. An incredibly diverse and powerful oil for your health, coconut oil is amazing to eat, apply to your skin, use on your teeth and so much more. Although it looks like a solid fat, it quickly melts at body temperature and becomes …
Dr Jess says: One of my favourite ever quotes by Oprah Winfrey “Be thankful for what you have and you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough…” explains the practice of gratitude in a nutshell. This is the Law of Attraction in action, by focusing on what we love and enjoy …
Common Chickweed is considered a weed but learn how this safe salad herb can help you… HOW TO USE CHICKWEED Grow it in your garden or forage it for your spring/summer salads – follow one of the many chickweed identification guides (loads on YouTube) and forage for this herb (or plant the seeds in your garden although be aware it …