Jessica's Journey with Supplements

Jessica, 52, is a preschool teacher, yoga instructor, and recovery therapist. After a period of high stress and issues like rosacea and perioral dermatitis, Jessica decided to prioritise her diet and incorporate more holistic products into her daily routine. She started with an anti-inflammatory diet, switched her skincare products to organic alternatives, and began taking several food supplements.

Starting with supplements

To give her body a helping hand, Jessica started taking several supplements, including magnesium, iron, zinc, MSM + Vitamin C, Ashwagandha and Meno Balance.

'I feel much more balanced when I take Meno Balance. My previous perimenopausal symptoms, such as sweating, PMS and weight gain, have completely subsided. I also take Ashwagandha daily and find it gives me a sense of calm when I need it, as well as energy,' Jessica explains.

The importance of listening to your body

Jessica believes that experiencing good and bad periods is a natural part of life. It's something she has accepted and learned to work with.

'It's all about listening to your body,' Jessica says. 'I can feel when I need to add magnesium or iron. During the winter, I top up with Vitamin D. Sometimes my skin feels better, and sometimes worse, but it's all about balance.' In addition to supplements, Jessica has also learned to manage stress through yoga and has slowed down her pace of life. She does this by focusing on what makes her feel good, such as yoga, spending time with people who energise her, and being with the animals on her farm. Jessica is a yoga instructor and holds yoga classes, retreats, yogaruns, doga, and recovery therapy at Yogaladan.

Why Jessica chose Great Earth

For Jessica, quality, ingredients, sustainability, and customer service are important when looking for supplements. They should also preferably be vegan, organic, and not contain too many fillers. Over the years, she has bought supplements from Great Earth on and off. When Jessica discovered Meno Balance, she immediately fell in love with the product and has been buying her supplements from Great Earth ever since it's time to restock.

'Great Earth offers added value to me as a customer, with a user-friendly website featuring self-assessment tests, interesting articles and newsletters, plus you get a small sample pack with your order delivered to your door. It's important to me that you have a core philosophy of sustainability and quality that reflects a care for people and nature, and that the food supplements are pure, vegan, and nutrient-rich,' Jessica explains.