I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. Improving the mobility and strength of our feet helps improve our balance. It also helps stimulate the muscles and nerves to move more efficiently and get the muscles all firing in the correct order at […]
Quick & Easy Pasta
Quick & Easy Pasta Fiber Points 9+ 70g pasta per person (wholewheat, lentil, spinach or buckwheat pasta will give you fiber points, regular pasta won’t) Olive oil Garlic Herbs of your choice (the more variety the more points) Pine nuts (or any nuts) Hemp seeds (or any seeds) Toasted Sesame seeds […]
Feeling Unbalanced?
I have been feeling scattered, unbalanced and anxious. I also have been noticing my joints have been clicking, I have fast and loose bowel movements, gas and a few other things. Ayurveda (sister science of Yoga) identifies this as a Vata imbalance. Consuming grounding foods – root veg with herbs. My dinner tonight : roast […]
What the heck is the triple goddess?
The first person to speak to me about the triple goddess concept was my doctor at the Centre of Integrative Care when I asked him about menopause and going through that phase while living with a chronic health condition. The Triple Goddess is a concept found in many neopagan and Wiccan traditions, which represents the […]
Crunchless Core
Standing Crunchless Core You could use a Pilates ball, tennis ball or light weight (but not essential). Reach your arm (without rotating your shoulders forward) and lift high – watch your hand as you lift high. Think about length through the front of your body so you don’t collapse into your lower back. Draw in […]
Cous Cous Salad
Couscous Salad Fiber Points 12+ 1 cup couscous 2 peppers (any colour) 3 spring onions 1 can chickpeas (drained) 1 chilli (or more if you like hot food) 2 cups veg stock 1 tbsp basil (fresh or dried) 1 tbsp oregano (fresh or dried) Make the couscous – the easiest way in a container that […]
Its time to put you first.
Making time for yourself is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Taking a break from your busy schedule can help you recharge your batteries, reduce stress levels, and improve your overall well-being. When you take some time to yourself, you can do things that you truly […]
Bye Bye Bunions
They say that prevention is better than the cure… When it comes to bunions, I would say definitely!! For many people, surgery is pretty much the only option for bunions (depending on how far on they are…). Does that mean that there is nothing you can do for a bunion? Nope. For many people with […]
Gut Healthy Cacao
I hope you are enjoying these recipes… This week is healthy hot chocolate – I know it’s not really ‘hot chocolate season’… BUT if you love chocolate, it doesn’t have a season!! I serve a version of this at my mobility & sound bath events (April dates are on sale now: Sat 29th 2pm & Sun 30th […]
What is Menopause Massage?
If you are struggling with symptoms like: hot flushes brain fog joint pain anxiety mood swings fatigue sleep disruption night sweats irregular periods vaginal dryness loss of sex drive (libido) Know that you are not alone and these symptoms may be a sign of (peri)menopause, or maybe you are post-menopausal and still experiencing symptoms. A […]
Seated upper body strength & spine mobility
If you sit for most of the day or even stand leaning forward then chances are you experience back pain! This exercise is great to help strengthen your back muscles which support your posture, helping you to sit and stand taller and release the pain and discomfort you might be experiencing. The exercise can be […]
Spring into your 2nd Spring
Spring into your 2nd Spring…Take back control of your life and your health. Perimenopause, Menopause, chronic conditions…Join me 29th April4 weeks online EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 20TH APRIL SAVE £30 www.iamjenwilson.com/spring #perimenopause #menopause #healthyhabits #acceptance #symptommanagement #crohnsdisease #chronicfatigue #chronicpain #crohnsandcolitis #endometriosis #jointpain #arthritis #fibromyalgia #listentoyourbody #loveyourlife #onlinecoaching
Tortilla Pizza
Tortilla Pizza Fiber Points 5+ Tomato sauce: Tin tomato (check no added salt or sugar) Chillies (optional) Basil (fresh or dried) Oregano (fresh or dried) 1 clove garlic crushed Blitz together in a food processor or blender Pizza base: 2 tortilla wraps – sandwich some of the tomato sauce between wraps Dry fry […]
Deep Relaxation
There are so many benefits to Access Bars! First and foremost, Access Bars is an energy healing technique that can help to release limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, and emotions that are holding you back in life. It works by gently touching 32 points on the head, which correspond to different areas of your life, […]
Love Your Lymph
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and the most beneficial ways to help the body heal. I have had the privilege of working with a client 1:1 online doing lymphatic drainage work. It’s very simple, yet very powerful. Something that I am trying to get away from is when […]
Pumpkin, Spinach & Chickpea curry
Pumpkin, Chickpea & Spinach Curry Fiber Points 12+ 2 tbsp oil (coconut or Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 2 medium brown onions (sliced) 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 birdseye chillies (sliced – deseeded if you don’t want the heat) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp black mustard seed (optional) ½ teaspoon ground […]
The Healing Rebel Combo Therapies
Over the last month or so I have been sharing the benefits and information about the individual therapies I offer: Massage, Reiki, Access Bars, and Sound Healing. I am passionate about finding different ways to help us relax, rest, recharge and quiet the mind… All things that I really struggled with for a long time. […]
Movement Mondays – Neck Stretches
If you are spending a lot of time with your head handing forward – on your phone/tablet or at a laptop… or even like me doing treatments like massage, reiki and access bars – then you might notice that your neck hurts. It might even be so tight that you get headaches from it. Before […]
Saturday Kitchen – Stuffed Dates
Stuffed Dates Fiber Ponts 2+ Medjool dates (not glazed) Nuts of your choice (Almond, Brazil, and Cashews work nicely. If you are feeling rich, Macadamias are a great choice too) Optional Dark Chocolate to melt and dip Optional desiccated coconut or sea salt flakes to garnish Slice long ways down the date and seed the […]
Holistic Fayre
I am honoured to be speaking at Source Events Holistic Fayre on Sunday 23rd April at the Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Country Park. This is Source Events’ 10th event. They will have over 35 handpicked and sourced stalls with readers, therapists and traders from all over Scotland bringing you an extensive array of holistic and natural […]
Events at I Am Jen Wilson HQ
Are you promising yourself movement, space, relaxation, & rest. Do you need to remove yourself from your busy life to create space just for you? Is there just ‘no time’ to prioritise your health? Do you feel totally disconnected from your own body? Let me invite you to that space and offer you a lovely […]
Movement Mondays – Alternative Back Stretch
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I was super fit and thought that because I was fit I was healthy. I was wrong! I wasn’t listening to the wisdom of my body. I was also learning from working with clients, […]
Saturday Kitchen – Thai Lentil Soup
Over the last few years, I have got serious about doing everything I can to support my gut health. You may or may not be aware that I have Crohn’s disease which is an inflammatory condition of the bowel and early 2022 I got very sick, ended up in the hospital, on very potent antibiotics, and had […]
The Healing Benefits of Sound Therapy
Exercise and Chronic Illness
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s was a blow to my confidence big time. I don’t want go along to a ‘regular’ fitness class mostly through fear… When I am teaching class1. We are online so you can happily k ow no one else can see you.But more importantly and this is something I ALWAYS say2. listen […]