The journal
John Way is a naturopath, nutritionist and medical herbalist based in Jersey, helping people achieve their best health through a natural, root-cause approach.
Gut health has become a major focus in the wellness world, and for good reason. Your gut microbiome - the trillions of microorganisms living in your digestive tract - affects your digestion, immunity, metabolism, skin health, and even mental wellbeing. Tw
Stress affects far more than just the mind. When the body is under constant pressure, it can impact sleep, digestion, energy levels, immunity, and mood. Over time, this prolonged stress response can leave the body feeling depleted and out of balance. This
As we move into spring, the natural world offers us a perfect opportunity to reset, realign, and refresh our health habits. On March 20, the Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance, when day and night are equal. This seasonal shift is more than just a ca
The gut is a dynamic, intelligent system that communicates constantly with the brain, immune system, and endocrine system. Understanding how stress impacts the gut allows us to intervene early, restore balance, and build long-term resilience. How Stress I
Seasonal transitions, like the shift from winter to spring, bring changes in daylight, temperature, and daily routines. For many of us, these subtle shifts can feel more disruptive than we expect. Our nervous system, the body’s master regulator, responds
As winter approaches, our bodies naturally crave grounding, warming foods to stay strong and resilient through the cold months. Root medicine, both in the form of root herbs and root vegetables, offers exactly this. Growing deep into the earth, roots abso
Winter invites the world into a quieter rhythm. Many imagine this time as peaceful and restorative, filled with slow mornings, warm cups held in both hands, and room for reflection. Yet for many people, the slow season brings unexpected anxiety, heaviness
As the days grow shorter and the cold settles in, many of us feel the natural slowing of the season. Hands and feet never quite warm up, energy becomes sluggish, and that subtle winter heaviness begins to appear. In holistic traditions, these signs often
There’s a reason every culture has its version of soup. Whether it’s congee simmering on a Chinese stovetop, a fragrant pot of dal in an Indian kitchen, or a slow-cooked chicken broth shared during a European winter, soups and stews are vessels of ancient
We all know about vitamins, but minerals, the unsung heroes of nutrition, often go unnoticed. Yet they are essential for energy, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Even in the Channel Islands and the UK, where fresh food is readily available, many people ma