12.3 billion pounds is the cost to the UK economy annually for back pain alone, and up to 50% of the population suffer from chronic pain. Nicky Kirk, Doctor of Chiropractic, explains the reasons why it is so important to stay healthy. Ten years ago I visited North Berwick, like many, for a day trip.…

Beatitude launches new Peace Pillow Spray With the crazy lifestyles of today it’s easy to forget how important our sleep is. A good night’s sleep will improve your memory, boost your concentration, increase your energy levels throughout the day and even make you look better (supermodels swear by a good night’s sleep). But according to…

Bernie Petrie tells us as autumn begins it’s time to take a leaf out of nature’s very wise book. Autumn returns and it’s hard to believe that it has been 12 months since I first wrote for Local Life. Autumn really does come around so quickly and once again it is almost time to put…

We’ve gone from the Model T to the Tesla and from the switchboard to the smartphone. And now we’re seeing how the innovative power of virtual reality can help improve the life of many. In July this year I was invited to race a rally car around one of the world’s most famous race tracks…

Archerfield Walled Garden welcomes acclaimed nutritionist, broadcaster and author Amanda Hamilton to host her ‘Nutrition solutions to…” series. Nourishing our body with the right food affects everything we do and is vital for our health, well-being, energy and overall happiness. Amanda Hamilton’s approach to food is first and foremost realistic and fuss-free and it is…

Juice fasts, detoxes, bootcamps are all buzz words that have taken the dieting and fitness industry by storm over the past few years, yet they are words that instil fear into many. I spoke with top nutritionist Amanda Hamilton to find out if these words really are as scary as they sound. I was invited to…

Bernie Petrie tells us the end of summer is the perfect time to embrace new things and rediscover forgotten parts of ourselves. It is August – the month we never want to stop. Is it me or does August go by too quickly? Perhaps it’s because there is so much to do here in Edinburgh…

Be proactive and be more in control of your oral health, and you’ll live a healthier, happier life. This is the philosophy of Jenny Wylie, the new dentist at Gullane Dental Practice, located at Rosebery Place on the village’s main road. Jenny started at the clinic in May, returning to East Lothian having gained a…

In this issue Bernie Petrie poses this question… With the end of winter getting closer, and now that we’re in the month of Valentine’s Day, are our hearts filled with thoughts of love and romance? Yes or No? Your response to this question will be very personal depending on what Valentine’s Day means to you. […]