We all know that being outside is good for us, but now it’s official. According to new research living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits. So if you’re keen to spend more time outdoors having fun and learning new skills, look no further than Venturing Out CIC. East…

Earth matters and Bernie Rowen-Ross urges us to slow down and consider how we treat our planet. Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate of the slow movement, although that is not what he called it. Slowing down gives meaning to life and shows more respect for our beautiful planet. Planet earth is at the forefront of…

As she approaches a big-birthday, Bernadette Petrie considers how she can be more true to herself. As this goes to print I will be on the eve, so to speak, of my 50th birthday. I know there may well be some days ahead where I will lament the supposed loss of my youth but right…

Life is all about compromises, right? Well, if you think you can ignore your bad eating habits just because you exercise regularly, think again. We spoke to Antonia Ward, founder of The Healthy Habits Plan who tells us even the smallest of changes can help towards a healthier lifestyle. It’s a common misconception that if…

We all know exercise is good for us. It help keeps weight in check, makes us stronger, and keeps us feeling youthful and staying active into old age. But did you know that exercise can also make you happier? It’s true. Whether you’re 9 or 90, abundant evidence shows exercise can enhance your health and…

  There are oxygen masks that save your life, and now there are oxygen masks that save your skin. I jumped on the opportunity to test the Love Nola Oxygen Facial The newest skincare ingredient on the beauty scene is oxygen. Yes, that’s right good old O2. Oxygen masks are the beauty industry’s next generation…

As we come to the end of 2018, Bernie Petrie asks us to consider the relationship we have with our phones – do we want to continue with what looks like co-dependence or are we ready and willing to move into a more conscious relationship? I was chatting with my teenage son last night about smart…

Bernie Rowen-Ross explains why understanding the characteristics and sound of each planet can help with healing and influence our own energy potential and inner peace. During the period 1979 to 1989, the spaceship Voyager 2 flew past Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus. Using specialised equipment Voyager 2 recorded the sounds that these planets emitted. Saturns’ sound…

Following her passion for helping people become fitter and healthier, Jules opens her custom-built Pilates studio in Longniddry. Having spent over 15 years teaching Pilates in and around East Lothian, Jules has now built her very own studio in Longniddry, helping her take fitness classes to an even wider audience. Jules studied at the Pilates…