Can hugs and positive touch really help build brain and immune development??! Does this mean its impossible to ‘spoil’ a baby with too many cuddles? We take a look at the science and what you need to know (don’t worry we’re not about to give you a ‘how to:…
Here at The Journey we are pretty lucky to have the input of some of the leading thinkers and scientists of our generation. All in order to help us navigate the modern challenges of conception, pregnancy and early years. This interview is no exception and is one we were…
Generally speaking, we are pretty cautious around supplement use (click here for more as to why). Broadly speaking, this relates to the fact that the industry is unregulated: which means dosage, quality and how much absorption of the goodies we really get can…
We are always looking for leading experts in their fields who approach having and raising children in our modern world in a proactive, open minded, big picture way. Most crucially, we want to speak to those who dont just treat symptoms when they arise but who really want…
Anxiety seems to be rife in our society and it seems to be happening earlier and earlier. Modern life has to play some part. We had the good fortune to be granted six hours in total with the widely respected psychotherapist Christophe Saurewein Academic Director of iCAAD (Europe’s…
Having a baby is a major event both physically and mentally. Getting back into exercise can be daunting but can also (when done in the right way and at the right time) be really rewarding not only for helping your recovery but also for helping you get back to…
The gut is most certainly the organ ‘du jour’ and the science is increasingly backing it’s power to help build healthy long term immunity and even brain and emotional development. That being said there are a lot of confusing ‘buzz-words’ that now surround this growing industry. We take…
If you’re anything like me, breastfeeding wasn’t easy (I had low supply and latching issues amongst other things!). That being said, after a few weeks of hibernation, recovery (and establishing my milk supply), I was keen to get back to being me and start exercising again – for…
How our bodies react and how our babies develop is of course down to many factors. Two we know about however are our genetics and our environments. One we can control and the other we cannot! Is it as simple as that? Well the latest research of Epigenetics…
It feels like everywhere you look we are being told that Probiotics are the key to a ‘healthy gut’. They are in supplements and added now to foods, drinks and even baby formula.
Are they really worth your time and money?
Here is what the science says: get ready…
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