In the last few years, yoga has hit the mainstream in a big way. Why? Because this healing, strengthening, calming and empowering ancient practice offers something for everybody, regardless of age, gender, race, size, shape, background or fitness level. Local yoga teacher, Kate Kirrane, gives ten reasons why you should get your yoga stretch on!…
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…
Feeling you’ve lost your way?
With the change in season, kids back at school and holidays coming to a close, September can be a time for reflection and review. Seed’s Life Coach, Sam Aspinall, offers her expert insights to help you discover the right path forward. It can be so hard to keep up with everything that has to…
TV journalist & local resident Michael Mosley knows all about living well
Best known for his cutting-edge science documentaries including Eat, Fast & Live Longer (which gave rise to the popular 5:2 diet), acclaimed TV journalist, presenter & local resident, Michael Mosley, knows a thing or two about wellness. He tells Seed why he advocates the likes of yoga, mindfulness and good nutrition as effective routes to…
Light Therapy – The new kid on the wellness block
Hot from the US, Light Therapy is the new kid on the wellness block. Seed’s newest member, Light Therapist Emma Seddon, talks about how laser light healing can help a myriad of health conditions, including pain, inflammation and even disease. Light therapy is a reasonably unknown concept in the mainstream. How would you describe Light Therapy…
Can singing really boost your mind, body & soul?
Seed’s Voice & Sound Therapist, Charlotte Hodson (Pearce) is passionate about how beneficial singing is for your health and wellbeing. Here she shares her own experiences and explains why group singing sessions could just be the new yoga! “In the words of the great Ella Fitzgerald, “The only thing better than singing, is more singing”…
Are our children in the midst of a mental health crisis?
Understand what you can do to help protect & promote the mental wellbeing of your children. When it comes to teenage mental health, drinking, smoking and drug-taking are, according to stats, down in the UK. Yet there is growing evidence that young people are in the grip of a mental health crisis. In fact, recent…
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…
Hay fever driving you mad? Top tips & natural remedies from our experts
If Hay Fever has already got you closing the windows, staying inside and missing out on those beautiful summer days – don’t despair. Essential Oils Expert, Adele Wimsett & Nutritional Therapist, Evie Whitehead, can alleviate your symptoms with their natural tips, tricks & remedies. Hay fever (Allergic Rhinitis) is a common allergic reaction to tree and…
