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

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 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 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.

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, 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.

To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’, that is the question! In today’s episode, Jen does a deep dive into all the vitamin Bs and their role in supporting your body's essential functions.

Following up on Jen’s last episode, where she talked about fat versus water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down vitamin E and how you can get those essential nutrients, ideally from food.

There is so much to know about vitamins, minerals, fat and water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down what the difference is between water versus fat soluble.

Life can throw us curveballs and it can be through those events we see spikes in our blood pressure. In this episode, Jen shares her story by identifying her triggers for her blood pressure spike and what preventative measures she takes to look after herself.

You were told you had high cholesterol, so you did what you felt was best and swapped your butter for margarine. But now you're consuming plastic. What!? In this episode, Jen explains why your margarine is one step away from plastic!

Did you know that humans and their animals mirror each other! In this episode, Jen speaks to Deb Parsonage from Busy Paws about the relationship between humans and their furry counterparts.

Woohoo! It's Healthy Life Hack's 3rd birthday. To celebrate one lucky reviewer will be interviewing Jen, asking her any questions they may have about naturopathy and wellbeing. 

You will get through this. You will. You are a survivor. In this episode, Jen talks about the fundamentals of what is happening TO you is also happening FOR you, and how you can decide how your choose to step forward in life.

As the fragrant aroma of your brewing tea absorbs into your nostrils, whilst your teabag is brewing in hot water. Did you know you are also brewing 11.6 million microplastics at the same time….and poisoning yourself? In this episode, Jen explains why you need to stop using teabags, how they are poisoning you and what you can do instead.

Fibromyalgia is a name given to a common group of symptoms marked by generalised pain and muscle stiffness. In this episode, Jen explains the most common symptoms and shares natural ways to help with Fibromyalgia.

When your thyroid is out of depleted, this can lead to all sorts of health issues including autoimmune and hormone. In this episode, Jen shares her tips on how you can support your thyroid naturally.

In a world filled with constant distractions, it's important to reflect on those things that often steal the peace from our minds. In this episode, Jen shares her 7 steps to keeping peace of mind.

Problems and challenges are a part of life. Problem-solving enables us to navigate through difficult situations, adapt to new circumstances, and make progress in our personal and professional lives.

‘Jen, I just want to be happy like you.' This a very common phrase both my wife Alice and I hear all the time. In this episode, Jen is sharing their 5 keys to happiness.

Jennifer Jefferies enlisted in the Australian Army when she was just 17 years old and embarked on a remarkable journey in her 3 years as a training driver and instructor. As she reflects on her Army days, she has been prompted to share the valuable lessons she gained from her experiences. In this episode, Jen talks about her top five lessons learned during her time.

We say "I know" by default because it is an acceptable response that implicitly agrees with the other person without necessitating a response. In this episode, Jen discusses how this can be detrimental to your success.

Did you know that we are designed to find fault in everything! In this episode, Jen explore why were are programmed this way and how we can stop self-sabotaging.

“You don’t understand Jen, I’m a shift worker, your health hacks won’t work for me”. In this episode, Jen shares her 5 essential health hacks for shift workers. Hi, I'm Jennifer Jefferies, a realistic naturopath, author, speaker and wellness expert known as 'The Present Day Wise Woman'. Coming from a place of prevention, I share grounded and realistic advice with humour that is designe...

Dr Alice MacKinnon is a Stillness Ninja and Mindfulness expert. In this episode, Jen talks to Alice about her journey in mindfulness, what mindfulness practices are and how you can incorporate them into your life.

In her 20’s Jen burnt out, and with the help of a naturopath, was able to get on track and create new possibilities. Jen then went on to study naturopathy herself, and one of the most common questions she receives is, ‘what can I do to help my nervous system?’.  In this episode, Jen shares how you can balance your nervous system.