Our brains are being bombarded with more information than ever before. In a single moment, we are checking emails, scrolling through social media, answering phone-calls and running through mental check-lists. So, it’s no surprise that our over-stimulating lifestyles are wreaking havoc with our sleep… But sleep problems are not exclusively an issue for adults. Children…
Surprising things preventing you from losing weight
Are you struggling to shift those extra pounds? Understand what is stopping you from losing weight with top weight loss tips from our experts. While a healthy balanced diet is the foundation to good health, the efforts of eating well don’t always equate on the scales. You may invest heavily in a fridge full of…
WELLNESS – It’s A Family Affair!
Whilst the wellness industry has traditionally been dominated by young, white, affluent women, this tide is now turning. No longer are inner balance and clean living the exclusive pursuits of female vegans with their own yoga mats… Wellness has officially hit the mainstream! In fact, recent stats showed a 30% rise in men attending yoga…
How to OVERCOME INJURY – for good
Treating Injury: Injury in whatever form is both debilitating and frustrating. Whether you are suffering from a new injury or dealing with an old one that doesn’t want to go away, the fact is that overcoming injury can be a long, arduous process. The frontline medical response to non-acute common injuries is painkillers, anti-inflammatories and…
Why Wellness in the Workplace is a Win-Win
The word ‘wellness’ is hot on everybody’s lips. Why? Because more people than ever are seeking ways to cope with the fast-paced, 24/7 demands of modern living. And with time in short supply more of us are wanting to fit our health and wellness regimes into what have traditionally been known as ‘office hours’. The…
When did you last have a Health MOT?
Here at Seed we passionately believe that prevention is better than cure. And while you may MOT your car every year, when was the last time you checked in with your health? Seed’s Naturopath, Emma Burwash, talks about why a routine health check is so important and how naturopathy can support health. Having worked…
Breathe Life into your Skin with an Oxygen Facial
Review of the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial at S-Thetics, by Kate Kirrane. When I was invited to review the new Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial at S-Thetics, I was intrigued. As a yoga teacher, breath work is a major focus in my classes. As well as its obvious function, I understand how, when we inhale fresh oxygen, it…
Animal Healing – Holistic Therapies for our furry friends
Holistic therapies don’t just help people – they can be really beneficial for our pets too. Emma Seddon, Light Therapist and Amber Kelly, Cranio Sacral Therapist, talk in particular about their healing work with horses and its astonishing results. EMMA SEDDON – LASER LIGHT THERAPIST I stumbled into laser/light therapy for animal healing when…
Give a little ‘self-love’ this Valentine’s Day
When we think of love, we tend to think of love for others – our partners, our children, our parents, our friends. We care about their happiness, their wellbeing, their feelings and we want only good things for them. Loving someone else can be all consuming, exhilarating, passionate and life-altering. When it comes to loving…
Meditation Vs Mindfulness – What’s the difference?
In the last few years, meditation and mindfulness have become go-to therapies for those seeking ways to improve their mental wellbeing. In fact, people of all ages and from all walks of life are signing up to classes and courses and downloading apps (think Headspace) at an unprecedented rate, in a bid to reduce stress…