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Author: John Way

John Way is a naturopath, nutritionist and medical herbalist based in Jersey, helping people achieve their best health through a natural, root-cause approach.

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Wellbeing 9 Jul 2018

MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

This week we’re talking all about mental health, and in particular, the effect that stress can have on our wellbeing. Our modern world can sometimes be so focused on looking good that we neglect how we feel which leads to all manors of problems. Stress ca

THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D
Nutrition 1 Feb 2018

THE IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D

Did you know that vitamin D plays an important role in bone health? Vitamin D  helps support calcium absorption which helps to keep your bones strong. This is just one more reason to make sure you are getting enough vitamin D. Last week we talked about ho

HOW TO ADD MORE ACTIVITY TO YOUR ROUTINE IN THE COOLER MONTHS
Wellbeing 1 Feb 2018

HOW TO ADD MORE ACTIVITY TO YOUR ROUTINE IN THE COOLER MONTHS

Did you know that doing regular exercise can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes? Strive to get at least 10,000 steps in per day. You can track this with a fitness tracker or a pedometer, and add some light resistance t

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH
Wellbeing 1 Feb 2018

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH

Did you know that essential oils have been around since early recorded history to support overall health? It has been recorded that ancient Egyptians used essential oils as medicine. Essential oils are stilled used today to help support wellness and are s

ADDING MORE PLANT
Wellbeing 1 Feb 2018

ADDING MORE PLANT

Did you know that vegans live longer than those who eat meat or eggs? The study found that eating more plant-based proteins instead of animal proteins could be very beneficial for health. This could impact long-term health outcomes. Eating a primarily pla

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAGNESIUM
Wellbeing 18 Jan 2018

THE IMPORTANCE OF MAGNESIUM

Did you know that magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body? Magnesium is needed for both nerve and muscle function, but it also works to help support cardiovascular health, bone health and is important for the immune system.

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
Wellbeing 5 Jan 2018

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

Did you know that approximately 22% of people fail to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions after the first week? This doesn’t have to be you! This week I am talking about tips and tricks you can use to stick to your resolutions all year long. Happy New Y

BOOSTING YOUR HEALTH FOR THE NEW YEAR
Wellbeing 28 Dec 2017

BOOSTING YOUR HEALTH FOR THE NEW YEAR

Did you know that it takes roughly 21 days to make a habit stick? Start the New Year off right by committing to a new habit and sticking to it for well over 21 days. Pick one thing that you want to work on and make it your goal to make it your new healthy

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHIER CHRISTMAS
Wellbeing 21 Dec 2017

HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHIER CHRISTMAS

Did you know that one Christmas meal can pack in nearly 3,000 calories? This is not even adding in the additional foods consumed that day! That is a massive amount of calories and it has a lot to do with the sugar, beverages, and sauces you commonly find

BOOST IMMUNE HEALTH THIS WINTER
Seasonal 8 Dec 2017

BOOST IMMUNE HEALTH THIS WINTER

Did you know that the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is super important for immune health? In fact, studies have shown that those with lower levels of vitamin D are more likely to get upper respiratory infections. If you suffer from a vitamin D deficiency, s