Wild Atlantic Wellness

23/11/2025

On the coldest winter days, few things feel as soothing as stepping into a warm, cozy sauna (especially if you have hypothyroidism and struggle to keep warm!). Sauna sessions are one of my absolute favorite winter rituals!

For those with Hashimoto’s, I especially love infrared saunas for their deep, invigorating sweat, plus there are many well-documented benefits of regular sauna use, including:

- Promoting relaxation and stress relief
- Supporting detoxification
- Pain relief
- Improved circulation
- Weight loss
- Anti-aging and skin health
- Cardiovascular support
- Skin healing

But I must warn you – not all saunas are created equally! Comment FAVESAUNA below and I’ll send you my go-to sauna that’s backed by research and personal experience.

To learn more about the benefits of saunas for Hashimoto’s, comment SAUNA101 and I’ll send you my full article.

Do you sauna? What do you enjoy most about it?

12/11/2025

02/11/2025

It’s the time of year to nourish and mind ourselves . Winter has started , it’s a time for early evenings, big fires and wholesome food . An important skill to exercise is saying no to things that don’t build and nourish. This time of year is for replenishing and nurturing . The long evenings will be back soon enough .

16/10/2025

This is what body work and Craniosacral therapy does - it help you feel safe enough to remember the soft bits of yourself - the bits you put to the side so you could keep moving forward , keep getting up off the ground. We bury the soft parts of ourselves, the feelings , the fear, the love and even the joy - we bury them so we can get up and carry on without breaking . Healing is being safe enough to allow the feelings - allowing the joy into outlives again . We don’t heal to forget the hard stuff we heal to allow the good stuff in . And it takes time - give yourself time .

09/10/2025

Nothing like a good detox in the sauna

04/09/2025

Regular massage lowers cortisol-

01/09/2025

We don’t need to fix anything - we don’t need to fix our bodies or our trauma . We need to understand, accept and support what is , to nourish ourselves like we do for loved ones . I see this constant thing where we are trying to make ourselves “better “ let’s try to nourish ourselves into heather mindsets rather than trying to push and force change .

25/08/2025

My magical childhood in Killard where I saw neighbours drop fish to my Nanny , fresh from the Atlantic behind us . The smell of the flowers along the ditch , the warm earth and mackerel frying . Me happily burning my fingers to grab a piece feeling for bones before chewing slowly. I was lucky enough to have fish dropped to my own kitchen yesterday 😍
Creating healthy memories around food and family is a blessing .

Here are some of benefit of fresh mackerel

1. Omega-3 Support
Fresh mackerel is one of the richest natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health, joint mobility, and cognitive function.

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2. Skin Health
The healthy fats in fresh mackerel help keep your skin hydrated, supple, and glowing — working from the inside out.

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3. Mental Wellness
Regularly eating fresh mackerel has been linked to improved mood and focus, thanks to its high levels of omega-3 oils.

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4. Vitamin D
Fresh mackerel is an excellent dietary source of vitamin D, which is essential for strong bones, immune support, and overall energy.

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5. Daily Nutrition
Packed with protein, essential fatty acids, and key vitamins, fresh mackerel is a simple way to nourish your body and fuel your day.

24/08/2025

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☀️ Why is Morning Sunlight is Good for Your Eyes & Mind
• Resets your body clock 🕰️ – Sunlight hits special eye cells that signal the brain to align your circadian rhythm.
• Boosts alertness ⚡ – Morning light helps regulate cortisol, giving you natural energy for the day.
• Supports better sleep 😴 – Stimulates the pineal gland to time melatonin release at night.
• Enhances mood 😊 – Morning light balances neurotransmitters like serotonin, lifting your mood.
• Protects vision health 👁️ – Regular light exposure helps keep eye function in sync with brain rhythms.

21/08/2025

Fascia is the key

The Washington Post article highlights research showing that this intricate web of connective tissue — enveloping and supporting every muscle, organ, and nerve — may have a far greater impact on the body than previously understood.

Emerging research points to its potential role in:
• Improving movement and balance
• Supporting lymphatic and gastrointestinal health
• Offering new insights into cancer progression

With scientists and manual therapy practitioners collaborating, fascia is at the forefront of an exciting frontier in health science.

📖 Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/2H3ClL7 or Upledger.com Research Article Database

10/08/2025

We’re conditioned to ignore our feelings - We are bred to “drive on” - “it’s only a flesh wound” lol . We are resilient and we soundly survive with out it - but eventually it catches up - maybe it’s our generation that sits with and deals with the difficult situations
We move quickly through hard things difficult feelings - pushing emotions down to survive , but it will come through eventually . Your body holds the score and it will call it .