by Jessica Giljam Brown
January 07, 2020
Blood testing is a big part of my practice. Why? Because more often than not I need more than just physical signs and symptoms to establish the root cause of your problem.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
January 07, 2020
With shelves full of different oils, it’s often hard to know which one you should cook with, put on your salads, put in your hair, or not touch at all. So, let’s start from the beginning.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
December 02, 2019
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time we start switching up the produce we buy to make the most of everything summer harvesting has to offer. Fruit and vegetables are an absolute powerhouse of nutrients, a wonderful source of fibre, and a versatile snack. Here are some healthy recipe ideas and food storage tips to help make the most of the summer produce and increase your variety!
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
December 02, 2019
I am very grateful to have two powerhouse women helping me behind the scenes here at WBJ. Both Tayla and Loren bring such a wealth of knowledge and help to make your experience with WBJ that much better.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
November 29, 2019
Dietary myths have always been around and are built on simple ideas with limited or no scientific backing. Read here for 5 myths that I commonly run into at my practice and my explanation as to why should not be believed or followed.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
November 20, 2019
When you come for a consult at the WBJ clinic you not only have access to Jessica's wealth of knowledge, but you also gain access to her wide network of top quality practitioners with other specialities. Jessica has carefully selected the best in each category to best support her clients. Two of these special health care providers are Sarah and Pip - have read about them below.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
August 08, 2019
How many weeks, months or years have you wasted seeing your GP and doing blood tests only to be told that your hormones are normal and there is nothing wrong. However, the giant cysts on your chin, painful periods, and anxiety tell you otherwise.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
August 05, 2019
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, affecting about 5-10% of women in NZ. PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition where there is an excess production of androgens (male hormones) by the ovaries, leading to an imbalance of female to male hormones
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
July 01, 2019
Endometriosis, or ‘endo’ as it is commonly referred to, is a common condition that affects about 1 in every 10 women of reproductive age within New Zealalnd. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that occurs when endometrial-like tissue grows in places other than the uterus.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
May 22, 2019
Pregnancy is a physically demanding process. Your body needs extra nutrients to ensure that you and your baby get the nutrients needed for optimal growth and development.
In my opinion over the counter supplements and those provided by GP’s and midwives are not good enough.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
May 10, 2019
Progesterone is often used as a generic term to describe any type of hormone that mimics the human-made progesterone. However, it is important to understand that progesterone made by the body is very different from the synthetic forms of this hormone used in products such as birth control.
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by Jessica Giljam Brown
May 10, 2019
I often encourage patients to start the habit of drinking a green drink in the morning, this could be in the form of a green; juice, smoothie or ready to drink powder. Greens’ are packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients essential to great health, and a green drink is a good way to ensure that you getting a dose of these nutrients each day.
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