There’s talking and chatting, and then there’s talking to someone, perhaps when you really need that someone to listen to what you are saying and where it’s coming from. This is the benefit of talking therapies: being listened to with attention and respect, in complete confidentiality. Whether it’s a specific event or issue that you …
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Sunscreen: Friend or Foe? By Virginia Hendry, ND When the sun breaks through the summer clouds, most of us reach for the sun cream to prevent sunburn and, ultimately, skin cancer. Sun creams seem like a no-brainer: who wants wrinkles and skin cancer? And they’re easy to use and smell nice. But is this the …
Why is everyone talking about breathing? From mindfulness apps to ways to manage anxiety, everyone has a breathing technique they are keen to share – breathing is a hot topic! Fortunately for us, breathing looks after itself and we don’t need to remember to do it. However, simply becoming aware of your breathing tells you a …
As a Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist, I am frequently asked for “tips” from countless friends and family members suffering from a multitude of ailments, from arthritis to gut disorders and many more serious conditions. I try to explain to them that what I do is not comprised of “tips” but seeks to identify the root …
Over the past few weeks more women have been getting in touch with yoga teacher, Izzy Ixer to ask her how yoga can help them. We are more aware and informed about the effects of the menopause and the physical changes and lower self-esteem that can come along with it and there are several ways …
Planning Spring Break or Summer Holiday? It looks as if 2022 will return to something like normality at last, as we learn to live with COVID and get on with planning some long desired relaxation. However for some, this will be a challenge! It is estimated between 3% and 12% of people infected with coronavirus …
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With a return to school, college or university, there will inevitably be a certain amount of anxiety and, inevitably, with anxiety comes uncertainty. We have experienced uncertain times over the last eighteen months and our children have experienced these too. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the coming months and so are moving …
Sit comfortably, with your eyes closed and your spine reasonably straight – Bring your attention to your breathing. Imagine that you have a balloon in your tummy. Every time you breathe in, the balloon inflates. Each time you breathe out, the balloon deflates. Notice the sensations in your abdomen as the balloon inflates and deflates. …
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As the vaccines get rolled out and lockdown restrictions are slowly being eased the words Bouncing Back can be heard in many areas of life, from Government to businesses to individual wellbeing. I have an issue with this. My issue is, for a ball to bounce back it needs a solid surface to bounce off,.. …
The sun is shining at last. Summer has arrived and with it the pleasure of feeling the warmth of the sun and the cheer of a blue sky. Together with this, we are awaiting further news of the easing of lockdown restrictions. Slowly, the everyday activities that we previously took for granted are returning – …