Jan Baker Wellbeing & Holistic Health

24/11/2025

December is filling up.

2 appointment available Tuesday - choice of times.

If you're starting to feel the Christmas stress building, why not book in for a half an hour's reset?

23/11/2025

Happy people show gratitude daily. Right now, is there someone in your life whom you could thank with a quick text, voice message or video call. Or maybe a note in their pigeonhole in work. If so, do it. They'll value your appreciation & you'll feel good for acknowledging it.

It's like an instant hit of happiness! ☺

22/11/2025

It's been a busy month with planet retrogrades. Mercury retrograde started again on the 9th of this month - this is why I've been having issues with my printer again, doh!

On the 11th Jupiter retrograde started. Uranis is still in retrograde too.

So, what does all this mean for you?
When Mercury is in retrograde, its not the time to embark on new projects. Your stress levels will definitely suffer 🤣 Far better to concentrate on what you've started but not finished.

It's important with Jupiter in retrograde that you don't make any life-changing decisions! And avoid major commitments like buying a house, or a car or even getting married. Just don't do it! Again, this is a time to think carefully & avoid rash actions. Go visit your favourite spot instead!

Uranus can bring with it unexpected disruptions - er hello flooding 👎. So, when all three are in retrograde, you can see now why I'm telling you to avoid buying that house!!

Far better to go with the season, reflect inwardly on your personal and financial stability (it's an expensive time of year!), keep everything in perspective & find unconventional approaches to problem-solving whilst letting things just be.

21/11/2025

Two appointments available for Monday 24th - choice of times
One appointment available for Tuesday 25th - choice of times
I'm taking a day off Wednesday to brave the Christmas crowds!
The Fayre I was attending on Thursday 27th has been moved, so there is now availability for that day.

It won't stay like that though, so book early!

20/11/2025

‼️Black Friday Offer ‼️

Buy a £10 gift voucher for a friend or a loved one & book your own holistic health appointment or aromatherapy back massage for half price in January.
Offer ends November 30th.

19/11/2025

It's now accepted in the medical world that chronic, low-level inflammation is partly to blame for diabetes, heart disease, dementia & cancers. Inflammatory cells live within the fat cells of your body.

This is why I've been telling you about foods on my ReJuvenate with Jan page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rejuvenatewithjan

The page is currently free to join & is open to anyone. It's going to be getting a make-over soon though, and at that point it'll become a closed group. Here's a sneak preview of the new focus.

Don't miss out if you have chronic pain or some other wellbeing need. Make sure you're in the group before it changes!

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

Just because someone else appears to be struggling more, or have it "worse" than you, doesn't make your struggle any less valid or real.

If you feel unheard & want a different way to work with your symptoms & path back to wellness, book a holistic health appointment. You'll be very glad you did!
https://janbakerwellbeing.co.uk/book-online/

16/11/2025

Try these quick wins too:

1. Every time the phone rings, stand up before answering it.
2. Whenever a commercial comes on the TV, take the rubbish out, go put the kettle on, fold some laundry, pick up things off the floor - do something to get you moving.
3. Set your watch to beep every 30 mins if you're home. When it goes off, tap each foot 10 times.
4. Put on music when you're doing the dishes, ironing, folding clothes etc. & bop to the beat (one of my favourites)
5. Pick a cue word when you're at the pictures or in a meeting. Whenever the speaker says that word, rotate each ankle 5 times or shift the way you're sitting.

You'll be surprised at how many extra calories you burn.

15/11/2025

One of the biggest ways you can help your body is to switch off the TV and your mobile phone.

These are "inactive" pastimes that will give you a bad neck, eye strain and ruin your fitness.

If you must watch a lot of TV, then put it in front of a home treadmill or stationary bike!

Other things you can do to help:
1. Dodge the drive-thru - Resist the convenience of the drive-up window & walk into that bank or restaurant instead.
2. Walk & talk - If you're using a mobile, take advantage of your wireless freedom & walk around the house, up & down the stairs while chatting on the phone.
3. Pick the farthest spot - This is a favourite of my husband. He'll always park miles away from the shop. That way you get in a quick walk as well.

Little changes can make great inroads into your bad habits.

14/11/2025

Find motivators that work for you.

If you look at food as good or bad, reframe this as "fuel and nourishment" for your body. That way you'll start thinking about what your body needs & does for you, and you'll be more inclined to feed it healthy food.

Then, every time you get it right, reward yourself. Put your loose change into a jar. Passed the doughnuts at work? Add a 10p. Walked today for 5 mins. Another 10p. When you slip up, put 10p in a different jar. Don't forget to label them so you know which is which!

Over time, you should have more "good" 10 pences than bad. And then, you can see the bigger picture of how well you're actually doing. Plus, as a bonus, all those 10p's add up & you can put them towards something non-food related as a bonus reward!

13/11/2025

When a carrot doesn't cut it & you're craving something to eat but you're trying not to put too much weight on, try these instead:

Chocolate - try a 4oz pack of fat-free chocolate pudding
Salty snacks - try 33 mini pretzels
Cookes, cake or pie - try a 7oz cherry cheesecake yoghurt or a low fat cereal bar
Icecream - try some fat-free frozen yoghurt topped with 1 tbsp of fat-free caramel topping
Fast food - try 1 chicken wing or drumstick without the skin on.

Remember: quick fix, short-term thinking can really trip you up. The key is to watch your portion sizes!