by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Feb 28, 2025 | Brain Health, Depression, Encouragement, Hydration, Uncategorized
When you hear “self-care,” do you picture yourself wrapped in a fluffy robe, face mask on, sipping tea, and binge-watching Downton Abbey? (Me too—Dame Maggie Smith’s wit is unmatched.) But real self-care isn’t just about pampering your skin—your...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Food plays a huge role in mental health, especially when it comes to depression. One question I hear all the time as a holistic nutritionist is: are low-carb diets good or bad for mental health? Like most things in nutrition, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer—it all...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Dec 23, 2024 | Brain Health, Cooking and Baking Tips, Depression, Supplements, Uncategorized
When the Longest Day Feels Too Short In my family, June 22nd isn’t just the day after the summer solstice. It’s the beginning of my mum’s countdown to winter. She lives in the UK, where summer days stretch gloriously long, with over 16 hours of daylight. But for as...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Oct 14, 2024 | Adrenal Health, Brain Health, Leadership, Supplements, Uncategorized
He hung over the bridge railings as the flood waters wedged the car, nose down, into the concrete overpass A woman’s anguished screams echoed through the evening air. “Help me, help me, please save my baby, she’s in the back.” Thinking nothing...
by Jayne Reynolds, BCHN | Sep 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
My husband and I raised three daughters and there were times during their teenage years when, in all honesty, I wanted to move out. The emotional fluctuations – from joy to frustration, sadness, and anxiety – often pushed me to my limits. And, just when I...
