PureJo: Hack or Hype?

Can a small clip on your ear help you feel calmer? In this episode of PureJo: Hack or Hype, I test the Nurosym, a vagus nerve stimulator sold in the US as the Nuropod, and put it through real life as a busy mum of two.I explain what the vagus nerve is, what the device does, and what the company says it can do, then separate the claims from the evidence. I share my own results, including my WHOOP data (HRV, resting heart rate and sleep), how I fitted it into school-run mornings, holidays and flights, what I noticed, and what my friend experienced when she tried it. I also talk to Dr Jo Brown, Head of Human Performance at Parasym, the company behind Nurosym.At £599, is it worth the money? And is it a hack, is it hype, or does it depend on you?🎧 LISTENER OFFERGet 5% off Nurosym at nurosym.com/purejo. There's also 20% off for all of November through the same link.🔗 LINKSNurosym (UK): nurosym.comNuropod (US): nuropod.comInstagram: @nurosymDr Jo Brown: @performancestatedrjoMe: @johanna_livewell.travelmore | purejo.comDisclosure: giftedHealth is personal. Everything discussed on this show is based on individual experiences, expert opinions and product testing, and should not be considered medical advice. What works for one person may not work for another, so always do your own research and seek professional guidance where appropriate.Because if it's not right for you, it's not worth your money.#HackOrHype #PureJo #Nurosym #VagusNerve #ProductTester

Would you tape your mouth at night? 😴In Episode 8 of PureJo: Hack or Hype, I'm putting We Shut It to the test: a hyaluronic acid mouth tape with bedtime affirmations, made to turn your night-time routine into a little ritual.I speak to founder Pei Chan, who spent 20 years in finance before she left to create the tape she couldn't find. Then I share my own testing: the shapes, the feel, the skin, the price, and what my sleep data showed. I also cover mouth breathing vs nose breathing, where the mouth-taping trend came from, what the research does and doesn't say, and who should not mouth tape.Is it a hack, is it hype, or does it depend on you?🎧 Listen to find out. Because if it's not right for you, it's not worth your money.💜 Listener offer : use code PUREJO for 15% off at We Shut It.https://weshutit.comGuest: Pei Chan, Founder & CEO, We Shut ItWe Shut It: https://weshutit.com | Instagram @weshutitFollow PureJo: Hack or Hype on UK Health Radio and wherever you get your podcasts.Johanna, Holistic Health & Wellness Coach: purejo.com | Instagram @johanna_livewell.travelmoreDisclaimer: Everything discussed on this show is based on individual experiences, expert opinions and product testing, and should not be considered medical advice. Mouth taping isn't suitable for everyone. If you have a blocked nose, breathing difficulties or sleep apnoea, speak to a healthcare professional first.

Former Wallabies captain george Gregan has 139 caps and a 1999 Rugby World Cup win. He also swears by Pilates. In this episode, he joins me to talk movement, recovery and the thinking behind his BHE's wellness range.I then put all 12 pieces through real-life testing: the Power Hold Mat, Pilates Ring, acupressure pillow, FlowLoops, toning balls, cork block, rollers, weights and more. Is it a hack, is it hype, or does it depend on you? I break down who each product works for, who it doesn't, and whether it's worth your money.Listener offer: 20% off with code PUREJO20.Find BAHE at bahe.com.au and @baheyoga on Instagram and TikTok.This episode is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Check with a healthcare professional before using anything like acupressure tools if you're pregnant or have a medical condition.Because if it's not right for you, it's not worth your money.PureJo: Hack or Hype? airs on UK Health Radio. Follow me @johanna_livewell.travelmore and at purejo.com.

We've all thought about it — teeth whitening. But is it actually worth your money, or just another wellness trend? This week I'm going straight to the experts to find out.I visited Optimal Dental Health, a biological, holistic dental clinic near Baker Street in London, for a full consultation and an in-chair Zoom whitening treatment with founder Dr James Goolnik. Before this, I'd tried it all myself — fluoride-free whitening toothpaste, strips, whitening pens — none of which moved the needle enough for me. So I wanted to know: is in-chair, professional whitening actually different, and is it worth it?In this episode, Dr James takes us inside what makes a holistic dental practice different from a conventional one — from the microbiome swabs and chairside vitamin D testing, to spotting the first signs of over 50 different diseases in the mouth before they show up anywhere else in the body. We talk through exactly what Zoom whitening involves, what's really in the gel, and why he chose it out of every whitening system on the market.And then I share my own experience, start to finish — the full holistic health assessment, the treatment itself, the recovery, and the results. Because here's the real question this episode answers: who is professional teeth whitening actually a hack for, and who is it hype for? I break down exactly who should — and shouldn't — consider it, using my own Bio-Individual Breakdown™.Plus: a listener discount. Use the code PUREJO for 10% off any whitening treatment with Optimal Dental Health, in-home or in-chair.Because if it's not right for you, it's not worth your money.🦷 Find Optimal Dental Health: www.optimaldentalhealth.co.uk | Instagram @optimaldentalhealth💬 Follow me: @johanna_livewell.travelmore🌐 purejo.com

Could liquid magnesium from the Irish sea transform your sleep, recovery and stress? In Episode 5 of PureJo: Hack or Hype?, holistic health and wellness coach Johanna puts Oriel Marine Extracts to the test — on herself and her family.Oriel is the world's only EU Commission Protected deep sea liquid magnesium and mineral complex, backed by 9 years of clinical research from Dublin City University and patented in 29 countries. No pills. No capsules. Just 78 trace minerals harvested from the pristine waters off Port Oriel, Co. Louth, Ireland — in a free ion liquid form your body can actually absorb.Johanna tests the full range — Sleep Drops, ReBalance Drops, Electrolyte Sports Drops, MenoSea Menopause Drops and the Magnesium Gel — and interviews co-founder and CEO Brian Fitzpatrick on the science, the story and the future of the brand.Is it hack or hype? And is it right for you? Listen to find out.🛒 WHERE TO BUY: Oriel Marine Extracts is now available exclusively through Holland & Barrett UK online.👉 hollandandbarrett.com/shop/brands/oriel-marine-extracts🎁 LISTENER OFFER: 10% off as part of the Liquid Magnesium UK Launch promotion — September and October only. No code needed, applied automatically at checkout.🌿 In Ireland: www.magnesiumstore.com📱 Follow Oriel:Instagram: @orielmagnesiumFacebook: Orielmagnesiumstore📱 Follow PureJo:Instagram: @johanna_livewell.travelmoreWebsite: www.purejo.comBecause if it's not right for you, it's not worth your money.