Just Like a Pill
Vicky Eldridge streamlines her supplement regime with W-Wellness
My name is Vicky, and I am a supplement addict. There, I said it. Ever since turning 40, I have become more and more interested in supplements to the point that my kitchen has its own cupboard for them. I listen to a lot of health and wellness podcasts in my spare time and am always looking for ways to hack my health. This means I am a sucker for buying whatever supplement is recommend in the sponsored ads.
As a result, the algorithms know I am an easy target, and every day, I am bombarded with the latest supplement claiming to be able to solve my brain fog, stop me getting anxiety, help me lose weight or hold back ageing.
Now, I am an intelligent and educated woman, but I will admit when it comes to the supplements market, I know I have been conned more than a few times. And I am not alone. It’s believed that a staggering 16.1 million Britons use supplements as a shortcut to overhaul their health. The supplements industry is booming, and supplements come in many different forms. However, in a crowded market, there is much debate about the sources and effectiveness of some of these, as well as concerns about ultra-processed supplements and their impact on our health.
I knew I was spending way too much money on supplements, with no idea what was actually working or not. Was I just producing very expensive, bright yellow pee and not much else?
Something needed to be done, and, thankfully, I met the team from W-Wellness at an event and asked if they could help. Turns out they could.
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Working with W-Wellness
Since its launch, W-Wellness has created quite a stir in the industry, working with key influential practitioners and brands and hitting the market at the perfect time to tap into the increased trend for wellness.
W-Wellness is the UK’s first expert-led wellness platform that offers access to a curated selection of top-quality nutritional supplements, vitamins, and wellness products alongside comprehensive health and wellness guidance from a wealth of leading industry experts.
It was founded by Sophie Woodward and Sally Lefever-Bell, and is designed to cut through the noise – empowering consumers and practitioners alike and creating a much-needed synergy between supplement education and health.
It basically does all the research for you. The products it offers have been thoughtfully assembled by W-Experts and medical ambassadors who are dedicated to promoting holistic well-being, and W-Wellness has already partnered with a number of innovative and clinically-backed brands ahead of the launch, including Nuchido, Vida Glow, Zenii London and Nuzest.
Sophie says: “W-Wellness is not just a platform; it’s a movement – a revolution and a true destination in wellness. Feeling well and being the best version of yourself should not be something left to trial and error. Instead, W-Wellness will take the guesswork out of this journey and create what we believe will be the true home of wellness. We are excited to take patients and practitioners on this incredible journey as we empower people to take control of their health, happiness, and overall well-being.”
My consultation
I was booked in for a virtual consultation with nutritionist Maz Packman, and beforehand, I filled in a questionnaire about my diet and lifestyle and gave her an extensive list of what I was already taking.
The call with Maz was great. It was really interesting, and she really made me feel heard. She talked through everything with me, and while she recommended supplements, a lot of her advice was based on lifestyle-based things I could do to support myself with my symptoms.
These included:
- Focus on phytoestrogens in the diet, e.g. soybeans, miso, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, sesame seeds, almonds, walnuts
- Prioritise my evening regime – raise the legs and have them against the wall for five to 10 mins before bed to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and encourage blood and nutrients to the gut
- Try to go to sleep in a cool room, avoid food and drink too close to bedtime, which can cause you to wake in the night, and try to go to bed and wake up and the same time every day as the body likes routine
- Ensure 30g of protein with each meal to stabilise blood sugar and prevent spikes and dips throughout the day and night.
Movement after meals, even 10 mins of walking after eating to support blood glucose levels – there is mounting research to support this.
The supplement recommendations for me included:
- QUI Menopause Formula Powder - 2 tsp in the morning with cold water
- TNP Metabolic Gold - 1 x capsule (2 x a day with food)
- BB Omega 3 - 2 capsules with food
- BB Vitamin D - 3 sprays under the tongue
- TNP Saffrosun Energy - 2 x capsules with breakfast
- TNP Gut Love - 1 x capsule with breakfast
- TNP Marine Magnesium 2 x capsules 30mins before bed
I saved myself over £100 by cancelling some of the subscriptions I had to supplements I just didn’t need and ordered my first box from W-Wellness. It was super easy and arrived a few days later, all packaged up nicely and with a little free gift, too. Rather than ordering things all over the place (and many of the supplements I was shipping in from the US), having everything in one place was really convenient. In addition, I have had reminders when I need to re-order and educational materials sent through. I feel like I have now really honed in my supplement habit and that I have experts on hand when it needs to shift and evolve with my needs, as it naturally will. I feel like it’s made life easier and my pocket lighter! What more could you ask for!
For more information visit https://w-wellness.co.uk/