The Natural Doctors podcast

Drs Jess and Xandra are thrilled to welcome Jana Danielson, pelvic floor expert and founder of Bloom Better Life, to the podcast!If you struggle with frequent urination, incontinence or pelvic pain, you will definitely want to tune in to this episode. But what if you suffer with erectile dysfunction? Low back pain? Constipation? Prostate issues? TMJ pain? You might be amazed to know that all of these symptoms could be linked too. Diligently doing your pelvic floor exercises? Frustrated that there's been no change in symptoms? It may be the totally wrong way to go and Jana explains why. This honest and open conversation is one that a lot of us don't feel comfortable having. We want to change that and Jana is on a mission to bring her Cooch ball to the lives of millions. You'll never think of your pelvic floor the same way again!

If you're a parent or planning to start a family, this is an episode you will not want to miss! Jess and Xandra talk openly about their parenting (and amazing Auntie!) journey and discuss ways to prepare for conception, birth and raising a child. Discover lots of hacks for parents-to-be to get in the best possible position to conceive a child and then how to nourish themselves and their babies for optimal health. The sisters discuss different types of birth and feeding plus top tips for successful weaning and the amazing power of chiropractic! Brands mentioned include:Holle goat milk formulaMedela Calma feeding systemUltimate Pro multivitaminCytoplan - krill oilCytoplan - NAC

What are the sisters' best health tips and products they're loving right now? Keep listening as they reveal what they've bought for their homes, what their fave foods are right now and what keeps them going when they're feeling tired or run down. They discuss what are their must-haves to take on holiday and Jess reveals her current number one health hack for getting a great night's sleep.....particularly if you snore! :)Brands mentioned include:https://drjess.co.uk/product/ultimate-pro-multivitamin/https://www.briiv.co.uk/https://www.drjennygoodman.com/https://kitandkin.com/https://www.cocoaloco.com/https://hukitchen.co.uk/https://www.helios.co.uk/en/collections/helios-remedy-kitshttps://www.cytoplan.co.uk/ for cell-active curcumin plus and magnesium https://nutritiongenome.com/ use discount code MTOMICS17 for 17% off!https://www.isigny-ste-mere.com/en/products/our-butters/https://dreamrecovery.io/

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise and the sisters are extremely experienced in supporting patients to look at the root causes of their symptoms and how they can take back control of their own health. Jess and Xandra discuss the crucial role that diet plays including which foods to prioritise and which to avoid. They highlight the importance of sleep and sunlight and how the impact of stress and trauma can not be overlooked. The colostrum that Jess loves is Qurdea from SwissBioColostrum and they mention their amazing golden milk recipe, one of the very best ways to take turmeric. This Ayurvedic recipe has been used for centuries and is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds and spices that have been shown to have benefit for joint pain, brain function, mood, blood sugar control, digestive problems and risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.Add the below spices to a small jar and shake to combine then use to make the golden milk regularly. 4 tbsp ground turmeric2 tsp ground ginger (or add a 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger as you make up the golden milk)2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground black pepper To make the golden milk heat 1 cupful of coconut milk in a pan until hot but not boiling, add 1 heaped tsp of the mix above to a little hot water in a cup and make into a paste then gradually add the warm coconut milk stirring continually to combine. Add liquid stevia to taste (they love butterscotch flavour from Omica!)

Jess & Xandra wish you a very happy summer solstice....and hope you are having better weather where you are! :)Are sunbeds bad for you? Is suncream good for you? You may be surprised by the sisters' views in this conversation as they discuss all things summer, including making the most of natural light and the powerful practice of grounding. As a highly experienced homeopath, Jess shares her top remedies (and other top tips) for surviving hay fever and they reveal the recipe for their amazingly effective and all-natural insect repellant:50ml spray bottleFill with 1/2 vodka and 1/2 good quality mineral waterA little witch hazel and/or apple cider vinegar20 drops of lavender, vanilla, citronella, peppermint, lemongrass, pine, eucalyptus

How to become perfect? Make 1000 mistakes first!Jess and Xandra open up about the mistakes they’ve made along the way and what they’ve taught them about themselves.   Find out more about Xandra’s A-Z approach, how to reimagine the humble list and what’s the first thing you should do each day to set yourself up for success. They both mention their favourite book “The Wealthy Spirit” by Chellie Campbell and Jess talks about this enlightening NASA study:NASA's Study on children: How Traditional Schooling Reduces Creative Spark | YourStory

After a very eventful break, Jess and Xandra are back to host another conversation around optimal health and wellbeing. This time the spotlight is on arthritis - what it is exactly and most importantly, what the body is trying to tell us through this diagnosis. As always, the gut and the immune system are places to focus our attention so that we can dampen those fires of inflammation and live a flexible, pain-free life despite signs of arthritic wear and tear. Jess and Xandra use their many years of experience treating patients to explain how calcium supplementation is far from ideal. What vitamins, minerals and herbs you should be prioritising instead and what exercises you can do to support your joints. Jess also mentions her awesome manual treadmill desk from Walkolution* supplied by their lovely UK supplier couchpotatocompany.com* And Cell-active curcumin plus from Cytoplan*. *We are not sponsored by any companies and are fully independent, any companies recommended are one's that have worked well for us

Dr Jess is delighted to welcome Dr Noyan Muini to her practice as a fellow medical and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about personalised medicine, the power of lifestyle changes and treating the root causes of disease.As a highly experienced NHS doctor and GP, Dr Noyan's frustrations over the lack of time spent with patients, the limited framework of treatment  and the slow uptake of cutting edge science led him to find functional medicine. And to literally find Dr Jess at a previous Integrative and Personalised Medicine Congress! Together, they share the same views and passions about how best to treat patients and to give them back their health and happiness. This episode is an exciting conversation with Drs Jess, Xandra and Noyan about the future of their clinic and the future of modern medicine. If you are interested in finding out more about Dr Jess' practice, please visit www.drjess.co.uk.

It’s a topic that more and more people are talking about and considering as a potentially powerful way to support their health. Jess and Xandra have a lot of experience with time-restricted eating and have recently tried out longer periods of fasting. They discuss the benefits of the different types of fasting, who should and shouldn’t fast and how to make the whole process as easy as possible.

So many of us become carers in our lifetime, whether that be for children or for parents....or for both. And the physical and emotional responsibilities can take their toll on our health. Self-care is not selfish, in fact it's absolutely crucial to preserving our own health so that we can then help those we love. Jess and Xandra ask how can you show yourself the love you're showing for someone else? They offer words of encouragement and practical tips to those in the caring role and share their own experiences of looking after others. As a highly experienced doctor homeopath, Jess discusses which supplements and remedies are her favourites. And how to find those vital windows of calm to recharge.

Detoxing goes way beyond a juice fast or a few visits to the sauna. When you consider what contributes to your toxic burden, Jess and Xandra encourage you  to examine your whole life. Every change you make, however big or small, can make a powerful difference and in this conversation, they show you how.When it comes to our food, do we think about what's nourishing us and what is harming us?  We can make positive changes easily and cheaply by buying in bulk, going straight to the producer, batch cooking, avoiding inflammatory oils and considering organic where possible. Visit the Pesticide Action Network and see which foods are on their Dirty Dozen list.Looking at your home environment, what about the air we breathe? The water we drink? The mattress we sleep on? If you're planning a house renovation, what can you consider to make it as clean as possible?We love the natural and organic mattresses from Natural Mat and they have kindly offered our podcast listeners 10% off Naturalmat and Naturalmat Baby branded products online or in-store until 31st May 2024. Use the code NATURALDOCTORS at the checkout or at one of their UK showrooms. We also love Air Doctor purifiers and paint from Earthborn. Food wise, we're big fans of Unicorn Grocery and Gazegill Organics. Our favourite cleaning products are from Ecover, Bio-D and Method.  And watching Nancy Birtwhistle on Insta! :)

Jess & Xandra are very experienced keto-ers! And this conversation gives them the opportunity to share their knowledge plus lots of useful tips and tricks to get the most out of the ketogenic diet.Find out exactly what keto is and why it might just be the reset you're looking for. They discuss the various health benefits of keto and the long term rewards, including better metabolic flexibility. What's that and why should you care? Take a listen and find out!Dr Jess has created Refresh,  a comprehensive nutrition programme using a ketogenic/low carb approach to nutrition.  It's an incredible 30 day anti-inflammatory health reset  that demonstrates the true power of food as medicine.Refresh contains everything you need to master a ketogenic diet. Using years of experience and research, Dr Jess has created a wide variety of meal plans, shopping lists and tasty recipes. Plus you will find a huge number of supporting  articles, videos, quizzes and evidence-based research to keep you on track.Thousands of her patients have benefited from following the programme, realising how simple, small changes in the choices that they make can transform how they feel.Refresh is available to buy by emailing Dr Jess' natural health practice at clinic@drjess.co.uk.

For many of us, winter can be a struggle and although light nights are ahead, Jess and Xandra want to offer their top health hacks for making the most of now!

Jess and Xandra discuss the Circle Of Life and no, that's not the Elton John song! Who and what do you surround yourself with? Who's nourishing you and who's depleting you?What's the environment like that you've created? Do you feel like you have the power to create the life you really want?The sisters open up about their own support network and how they've had to make some hard decisions in recent years. They explore their own spiritual beliefs and ask "does everything happen as it's meant to?"

In this episode, Jess & Xandra open up about the discomfort (and ultimately, the freedom!) of questioning their fixed beliefs and being willing enough to change.  Do you withstand a strong opposing voice? Or do you listen and accept the possibility that they might be right? The Covid pandemic taught us so much about questioning the party line, trusting our instincts and finding our own ways to take back control of our health.Is a research trial really the gold standard? Jess & Xandra discuss the power of their years of clinical experience, of listening to their patients and of not being afraid to push the boundaries and continue to experiment. They look at what their "universal truths" are and what things they're rethinking. Their answers might shock you!

We're bombarded by approximately 7,000 different toxins each day and our bodies are overloaded. But how many of us take the time to consider how these are affecting our skin, hormone balance, digestive health and weight? And do we know what to do about them?Jess and Xandra are passionate about living clean and doing it one step at a time. Whether it's thinking about the cleaning products we use in our home, the make-up we put on our face or the water we drink, there's always something we can do to make a positive difference. They highlight some of their favourite, non-toxic brands like Ecover, Earthborn and Carr Greens. Plus how certain supplements can make a big difference to support our detox pathways including gut, liver, kidney and skin.. They also discuss the power of saunas and coffee enemas in helping our bodies to detoxify and work optimally.

Are we encouraged to question the status quo? Is healthy debate allowed? Are institutions like our school and medical systems truly set up with our best interests at heart?Jess and Xandra query everything. And in this episode, inspire you to do the same! They discuss the devastating impact of the Covid pandemic on democratic freedom of speech and our health outcomes.They look at the amazing research that shows how people can learn very effectively but very differently than our current education structure. And how we can take back control of our own health by interrogating what we're told, seeking out alternate viewpoints and trusting our gut instincts. It's a powerful conversation that we hope will get people talking!

Human beings must be able to adapt to external pressures and stressors in order to survive and thrive. Through conventional medicine and modern technology, our bodies are being suppressed and restrained with potentially devastating consequences.  Xandra and Jess discuss the importance of flexibility across three key areas for optimal health.  They discuss the crucial concepts of homeostasis v allostasis and proprioception & nociception. Big words but simple philosophies that can make a huge difference to our health!

Jess and Xandra discuss do's and don'ts for Autumn following ancient wisdom, traditional food recommendations and their experience in practice to keep you and your family healthy and happy as the nights draw in.

What is a healthy diet? We discuss the common food industry myths that we inherently believe as a society and easy habits and changes  to your diet from our clinical experience that will transform your health.