The term “oxidative stress” is frequently mentioned in the realm of science but it is not often clear what it means for us or our health. Research indicates that oxidative stress is an underlying cause of many health challenges and diseases Read more…
The most practical way to check for problems with methylation is to arrange to have the following tested. In Australia, you need to work with a GP to get a referral for your blood tests. If you’re seeing a practitioner Read more…
If you’ve just discovered or heard about methylation and feel somewhat clueless (yep, been there myself) make sure you also have a read of Methylation, MTHFR – WTF? If you’ve just been told that you have the MTHFR gene please Read more…
Excuse the WTF expletive but if you’re like me you probably find discussions on methylation and MTHFR get pretty high-ceilinged, pretty quickly! Meaning, it takes a lot of concentration to wade through the biochemistry and work out what the heck Read more…
When someone is freaking out saying, “I have the MTHFR gene” it’s important to understand everyone is born with the MTHFR gene as part of their genotype, or collection of genes. In fact, everyone has two copies of this MTHFR gene. Read more…
Active listening with our children is not really about conversation, it is about holding a silence, holding a space to hear our kids. When they open up a discussion, it is not so much about giving them the answers. Opening Read more…
Mums have been asking me, “Jen are you worried about you or your kids getting the Coronavirus?” And I can wholeheartedly say, “No.” I’m not coming from a place of arrogance. Nor naivety. I’m coming from a place of understanding Read more…
Let’s be honest from the start, if this is your first pregnancy, then the thought of having to do perineal massage might not thrill you. If you tore with your last birth, then the thought of perineal massage certainly isn’t going Read more…
Being subluxated anywhere in your spine, at any point of your life -is not ideal, particularly if you are wanting your body to maintain balance and order. As you probably know your nervous system is the master controller of all Read more…
In my experience once we sit with this truth and wrap our heads around it, a full disclosure about the fears that are plaguing us, does help communication blocks. You see we all get triggered at times. I’ll give you Read more…