Never before have the nation’s exercise routines been so visible, with streets, parks and public spaces regularly dotted with walkers, joggers and cyclists huffing and puffing their way through their permitted daily exercise. We spoke to personal trainer, Vharri McMinn for tips on keeping fit throughout these difficult times. Research shows that being sedentary is…
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Editor Kim Williams’ new skin-care find… I won’t act like facial oil is some hot new thing. Hardly, it’s been around for centuries. But with winter hanging around for what seems like forever, it’s time to add one of these glow-making, wonder products to your skin-care routine. Inspired by the northern lights, Aurora oil serum from…
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As fears about Covid-19 sweep the globe, health authorities are issuing lots of advice to people. But what about our pets? Our pets are vital parts of our households – beloved family members. So it’s only natural that more people are asking: are animals at risk from coronavirus? While there’s no evidence to suggest that…
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Bernie Rowen-Ross tells us the stories behind eggs at Easter. Happy Easter – is a common greeting in the Western world around about this time of year. We see Easter eggs in shops, soon after Valentine’s day, we see fluffy Easter bunnies, and chocolate bunnies abound. Although in the Christian faith it is seen as…
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Bernadette Petrie invites us to let go of the past and move in the new season of our lives.. On the last Sunday of every month, I hold a circle of light, healing and meditation session at The Barefoot Sanctuary in North Berwick. We held our first session last September and it continues to be…
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True confession: I’ve always thought massages were an indulgent luxury, ranking them somewhere between manicures and mud wraps on my “frivolous uses for perfectly good money” scale. However research shows the benefits of massage are endless. Massage can help with balancing emotions, anxiety, circulatory issues, joint and muscle pain, insomnia and much more. I spoke…
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The sap is rising, the birds are delighting, buds are blossoming, spring is here. As we emerge out of the depths of winter all our senses are responding to the sun’s light and warmth – it feels so good! The energy is expanding, life is growing all around us, now is the time to ground…
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Detox and cleansing – words which are as synonymous with the start of a new year, as indulge is to Christmas. But are juice cleanses and detox diets just a marketing fad? With over 20 years experience in the field of health and nutrition and having read every book under the sun about detox and…
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Most people, when they hear about the benefits of acupuncture, find themselves thinking, “That would be so good for me!” Less stress, more energy, better sleep and digestion… Who doesn’t want that? But for many people, there’s one thing that holds them back from considering acupuncture, fear – from fear of the unknown to fear…
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