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…
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…
Gabby Logan “wellness is about keeping myself moving”
Gabby Logan, local resident, TV sports presenter and busy mum chats to Seed Wellness about the importance of balance and how she keeps well. Gabby Logan has long been an advocate of wellness for mind as well as body. Having lost her 15-year old brother to an undiagnosed heart condition when she was younger, she…
Pain does not have to be a way of life – take back control
Experiencing occasional aches and pains is a fact of life. But what happens when we start to experience pain on a daily basis? According to a review published in the British Medical Journal, nearly half of the UK adult population is living with chronic pain, with up to 28 million people experiencing pain that lasts…
Let’s talk mental health & how to navigate stormy waters this World Mental Health Day
10th October – World Mental Health Day According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in two of us will suffer from a mental health problem in our lifetimes. In fact, recent stats show that 1 in 10 of people in the UK are suffering from depression and anxiety, the most common mental health issues, with…
We have an absolute right to take care of ourselves – Reflexology is one way we can
With a life long passion for health and natural healing, Adele Wimsett, firmly believes in an integrated approach to wellness! As a trained Reflexologist, Reiki Master, qualified in Indian Head & Hot Stone Massage and an expert in the healing benefits of essential oils, she certainly practices what she preaches. Here she celebrates World Reflexology…
The Rise & Rise of Meditation – The Modern Day Stress Buster
Up to a decade ago, meditation was largely considered a word used only in the worlds of yogis and Buddhists. Now, with the explosion of mindfulness in the UK, this ancient practice has entered the mainstream with a bang, with apps such as Headspace boasting over 2m subscriber and hospitals, GPs and businesses increasingly offering…
Sick & tired of feeling sick & tired? Eat well for energy!
Seed Wellness Nutritional Therapist, Evie Whitehead offers her top tips to help you get your energy levels back on track. When did you last feel full of the joys of spring? Or have enough energy so that you didn’t reach for the cappucinos? Do you struggle to get going in the morning or notice that…
Can You Really Eat Yourself Beautiful?
We all know that what we eat directly impacts our health. But did you know that diet plays a huge part in how we look too? As well as our weight, the foods we consume have a direct impact on our skin, hair and nails. And with spring on the horizon, now is the time…