The Natural Doctors podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Jess and Xandra dive into the beauty and meaning of autumn as a season of abundance and nourishment. As the leaves turn and nature slows, this is our reminder to come back to ourselves, support our immunity and build our inner defences.

They explore the Traditional Chinese Medicine view of autumn as the season of the lungs. This is the time for breathing deeply, letting go of what no longer serves us and strengthening the emotional and physical foundations that keep us well through the colder months.

Jess and Xandra also discuss the number one thing that can weaken the immune system more than anything else and how to protect yourself from it. Expect practical advice, reflective moments and inspiration to honour the natural rhythm of the season.

We are all biologically unique and need to move beyond one-size-fits all medicine. The Natural Doctors look at how to identify your individual drivers and root causes and experience truly personalised medicine.

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 formula
Medela Calma feeding system
Ultimate Pro multivitamin
Cytoplan - krill oil
Cytoplan - 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-kits
https://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 turmeric
• 2 tsp ground ginger (or add a 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger as you make up the golden milk)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 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 bottle
Fill with 1/2 vodka and 1/2 good quality mineral water
A little witch hazel and/or apple cider vinegar
20 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.