The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies

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How working too hard influences pelvic floor prolapse Nov 08, 2023

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In this episode, Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how working too hard and burning the candle at both ends can lead to ailments like Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Dr Maz shares some ways to help prevent and treat Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

I gotta go, I went! Dealing with urge incontinence and pelvic floor Nov 01, 2023

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Have you found yourself suddenly needing to go to the toilet, but before you get there you've had a mishap? This is known as Urge Incontinence, which involves the sudden urge to empty and results in involuntary leakage of urine. In this episode, Jen chats with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about urge incontinence and what you can do to help reduce or stop this.

No more wee when you sneeze - the ins and outs Pelvic Floor Prolapse Oct 25, 2023

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Many women have been suffering in silence for years and thinking it was normal. If you are finding that when you sneeze other things are happening, then tune into this episode as Jen speaks to Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Intermittent Fasting Working With Moon Cycles Oct 17, 2023

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Jen frequently encounters women facing challenges with intermittent fasting during peri-menopause or menopause. In this episode, Jen explores harnessing the phases of the moon to enhance their intermittent fasting experience.

Have you ever been resistant to change Oct 10, 2023

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Are you being held back by your resistance to change? In this episode, Jen talks about how she learned the impact that she has on others and the power of not being resistant to change in life.

The Power of Negative Ions: Why They Are Good for Us Oct 04, 2023

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Why do I always feel so good after time at the beach or out in nature? In this episode, Jen talks about how negative ions, or anions, are nature's antioxidants and how they support your bodies.

The essentials of Copper and Zinc Oct 04, 2023

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The copper-zinc balance refers to the delicate equilibrium between copper and zinc levels in the body. In this episode, Jen explores the vital roles in various physiological functions both copper and zinc play.

Calcium versus Magnesium Sep 27, 2023

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Calcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that play important roles in various bodily functions. In this episode, Jen explores their difference in terms of their functions, sources and effects on the body.

The vitamins and minerals that aid the reduction of anxiety Sep 27, 2023

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Vitamins and minerals by themselves may not directly cure anxiety, but some nutrients are noted to play a supportive role in promoting mental health and alleviating anxiety symptoms. In this episode, Jen explores which specific vitamins may aid in the reduction of anxiety and how they function to support mental wellbeing.

Vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, is still prevalent in the Western World Sep 20, 2023

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Vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, remains surprisingly prevalent in the Western World. In this episode, Jen talks about the best food sources for vitamin C and discusses its numerous benefits.