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The Holistic Health Method

The Holistic Health Method® is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that brings together all the key principles of health to treat the whole person.

It was founded by Nutritional Therapist, Lifestyle Medicine Coach and Personal Trainer Jade Leighton.

05/03/2026

Is obsessive health optimisation making us more sick? I would argue that it could well be.

We might be able to measure everything now - but should we? Is this actually helping us, or is it disconnecting us from ourselves even more. Is it healthy to be constantly tracking, processing and judging our own health? I would argue that this is driving us further from living in a connected and regulated state.

Research now shows that excessive tracking can heighten anxiety, reduce trust in internal cues, and turn wellbeing into a performance.

This is not black and white rejection or science or technology. There is a role for technology to help us measure and learn things about our own body - a 2-week continuous glucose monitor - for example - can be very useful. But do we need to be doing it every day for the rest of our lives!? Instead, I would argue that we need to shift from performance to presence. From perfection to coherence. And if all the money that we are spending on all the gadgets and supplements is not going on the basics of cleaning our water, eating organic food, living in clean air, and spending time in nature, then what good is it doing?

I truly believe that disconnection drives disease and obsession over optimisation may well be ironically contributing to this.

I’m keen to hear your thoughts in the comments - and if this resonates with you, like, share and save!

Jade x

25/02/2026

I’m a Registered Nutritional Therapist - trained to support my clients with diet and lifestyle changes, but also supplements. And don’t get me wrong, I love a supplement, if it’s appropriate for the individual, not ludicrously expensive, but still quality, with targeted action. However… more recently, I feel like the ‘wellness’ industry has started taking supplementation a bit too far. Into the realms of endless protocols, injecting yourself with multiple peptides, and trying everything that Instagram targets you with. It’s actually pretty irresponsible as so many of these products are new to the market, contraindicated for many, contaminated, etc.

Instead, how many of us are actually using the medicinal plants that are growing all around us in the UK? Spending nothing, connecting with nature, and using something that has been consumed safely for centuries? Yes, I think we should all be doing a bit more of that.

One of my favourite plants to safely for is the cleaver. Its a lymphatic tonic, a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, with antioxidant properties. I love using cleavers practically daily at this time of the year as they improve the movement and flow in the lymphatic system, reducing stagnation in the tissues. And I for one, have definitely felt a bit STAGNANT this winter. This action allows for better removal of toxins and mucous, therefore, it also helps to reduce inflammation and restores balance in the tissues.

From a TCM perspective, the removal of toxins and congestion produces a systemic cooling action. For this reason, using a cleaver cold brew can be particularly useful for managing inflamed or chronic inflammatory disorders where a cooling and decongestant action would be beneficial — such as fluid retention, excess phlegm, acne and rheumatic conditions.

Cleavers are literally everywhere right now - SO abundant. If you have access to countryside hedgerows or a garden where they are growing, you can make a cold brew daily to help get everything flowing again and help you feel a bit more revitalised for spring.

What’s your favourite medicinal plant to forage right now?

18/02/2026

This world profits from our endless consumption - of food, social media, information, programming, and so on. And we now spend so much of our time consuming, that many of us feel like we don’t have time to be creative! This is not just sad as we see so much now being created by computers and AI, it is harmful for us.

Humans need creativity to have a rich and thriving life. It’s an important way to create healthy dopamine, process thoughts and emotions, express ourselves, build confidence, stretch our abilities, discover passions and connect with others. Creating things requires patience - whether you are learning an instrument, building something, growing a garden or painting a mural - these things take time and dedication.

So in the modern world, creating things with our hands, hearts and minds is rebellion. It helps to remind us who we are as human beings and what we have always done since our existence on this planet. It helps us to step away from the desire for immediate reward or quick fixes, and dedicate ourselves to something.

And what’s really important is not to feel that you are only worthy of creativity if you are ‘good’ at something. This is the other thing that social media has robbed us of - the feeling that we can just play around and freely create something or learn something and we don’t have to be incredible at it! But start baking or drawing or singing in your own space. You don’t have to share it with the world. Do it for you. But just do it because it is an essential piece of the holistic human experience.

What kind of thing do you like creating? Let me know in the comments below.

09/02/2026

Winter in the UK has felt TOUGH this year. It’s been reeeeally reeeeally wet in Cornwall and pretty cold - very easy conditions to feel a little stagnant in. Tell me I’m not the only one?

As we don’t seem to have seen the back of it just yet, I thought I’d share some of the things that have been helping me through.

I honestly could have made a 10 minute video about this because I actually have a tonne of other tools and products in my armoury, but these are some of the non-negotiables. I probably should have added Sarah J Maas’ ACOTAR series to the list as well 👀.

Anyway, full disclaimer, while this is not a sponsored post, of the key things that I mentioned, I have affiliate links to some (check my bio-site link in my bio for the full list).

What have you been using to help get you through this particulary harsh Winter? Let me know below.

20/01/2026

What would life be without WONDERMENT?! That sense curiosity and awe that injects magic into our lives! I felt it last night as I gazed up at the sky in Cornwall and admired the Aurora Borealis for the first time in my life - right above my home.

Cultivating wonder involves appreciating nature, learning new things, finding beauty in the ordinary, and connecting with others. It helps to give us a more meaningful existence. And on ‘Blue Monday’ the universe said “No - we’re going to give you magic instead” - all you have to do is look up!

We know that wonderment has direct benefits to our health and wellbeing. It reduces stress, increases positive emotions, fosters a sense of presence and mindfulness and enhances resilience.

Tapping into wonderment is a powerful tool for mental and physical wellbeing by shifting focus from the mundane to the extraordinary.

Did you see the Northern Lights last night?

31/12/2025

Every year I crave a quiet December in spite of the noise and bustle everywhere you look.

This year, it wasn’t really that calm from a diary perspective, but I leaned into stillness in all the moments in between. I had the lurgy for about 10 days in the middle, so that was a much needed reason to slow down, and Christmas this year was so relaxed and peaceful.

We had a week without the kids which consisted almost entirely of sleep, good food, coastal walks, and movies. I’m not quite ready to emerge yet, so just leaving this here to honour to liminal spaces in between and the bliss of simple living.

It’s also a little reminder that nature is still very much asleep right now, so please don’t feel like you need to jump into 2026 with excessive spring in your step if you’re still feeling dozey. Remember that holistic wellbeing isn’t found in the extremes. Ever.

Slowly slowly. ❤️

10/11/2025

My top tip for keeping your vitamin D levels up this Autumn/Winter… go and find the sun ✈️😉☀️.

Beautiful Spain filling up my cup last weekend. Change your environment to change your state.

28/09/2025

Never ignore your body’s signs, or settle for a lack of answers or support. There is always something that can be done or a new avenue to be explored. You might just need to take a different approach or find guidance outside of the conventional approach.

It’s an absolute joy to receive words like this from my clients. Helping them is what it’s all about. 🙏🏼

01/09/2025

I think festivals provide seriously powerful medicine for the soul! Why? Because they are one of the most glorious celebrations of everything we are seeking as human beings - C O N N E C T I O N.

For a few years now, going to festivals like this (mostly wholly sober / feels like sober festivals) have been the anchors of my summers. The things that I look forward to all year because they are just totally magical. And I believe that come from pure connection to others, to nature and the elements (barefoot all weekend too), to our bodies (through dance and song), to the sun, the moon and the stars (outside all day), and to our truth - without work, the stresses of the world, phone signal, screen time or distractions.

While you might come home a little sleep deprived and exhausted from throwing yourself into it all, you also come away SO FULL of hope, joy, love, and a sense of belonging. And for that reason, I would choose a festival over a holiday every single time.

This year, I even got to facilitate at a festival for the first and absolutely NOT the last time. That really was a dream come true.

Scroll across to get a sense of the beauty of these experiences. Maybe next year you’ll consider coming too!

How do you feel about sober festivals?

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