From slimming to a new beginning

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Bridie Williams has struggled with her weight since childhood, leaving her feeling miserable and self-conscious. This feeling of despair led to a vicious cycle of crash dieting, losing weight, and quietly gaining it all back and more each time.

In September 2014, she finally decided it was time to take control back of her life and after seeing a banner for the local Slimming World group she decided to join. “I was so nervous that it took me two weeks to get the confidence to actually go through the doors,” she recalled. Bridie could not believe how different Slimming World was to any other club she had ever been a part of. “I was greeted at the front door by my consultant Kim and her friendliness and compassion inspired me to think that this would be different.

How fast should I lose the baby weight?

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

I don’t like putting time frames on weight loss. This article is inspired by the question I received after one of my classes. How fast should you lose the baby weight?

Quit complaining

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

You slept in and are late for work. It is wet outside and you do not have an umbrella. Your head is aching and you cannot think straight. You have no time for breakfast and no doubt will now get caught in traffic and be delayed further. Worse still, you forgot to get cash from the ATM, you have little petrol in the car, and you are fed up with the Government, your nosy neighbours, and the corner shop which never stocks what you need. And you cannot stand the rain and the fact that it is mid August and there has been very little sunshine or the way that many shops forget to give your receipts these days.

The facts about fats

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Fats have had a lot of bad press. As soon as people hear the word fats they automatically assume it's bad news. This is true in the case of trans fats (bad fats), but not in the case of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (good fats). Adding foods to your diet which are rich in these healthy fats can be super beneficial for your health. There are many natural food sources of healthy fats such as nuts and seeds (unsalted), natural nut butters, fatty fish, avocados, and olives. Choosing foods that have a high concentration of healthy fats can help improve your health and wellbeing as they support optimal cardiovascular, joint, and organ health.

Beware of low fat foods

Sleep advice from Better Bedding

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Sleep – we all do it, but nearly half of us don’t do it well. Restful sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing. Without sleep, we’re not much good at doing anything else.

Combination Cooking — a nutritional approach

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Helen Finn is a qualified nutritional therapist, practitioner of functional medicine, and a nutritional chef.

You are what you eat, what your body can successfully digest, and readily absorb.

Curves Galway — real woman, real results

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

After a gap of four years a mother and daughter team opened a new Curves in Liosban Business Park in late June, and the women of Galway have reacted positively to its return.

No matter how old or young they are, many woman find the usual gym environment daunting and unwelcoming. There lies the difference with Curves — this land of woman offers a fun, fast, safe environment where you are greeted with a smile and motivated and supported throughout your journey.

Revolutionary painless needles for cosmetic filler treatments at Therapie Clinic

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Are you scared of needles? You are not alone — as many as one in 10 people are frightened of needles and have stated that it might put them off having treatments such as cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections.

Volume, volume, volume

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

If you love volume you are going to adore the new Clarins Mascara Supra Volume. It gives you lashes as you have never seen them before, and they will last longer. To give full expression to beautifully intense eyes, Clarins has reinvented its volumising mascara.

Healing waters

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

La Roche-Posay is all about treating specific skincare needs; the company's core principles are safety, efficacy, and simplicity. Containing high levels of selenium and silicates, the La Roche-Posay thermal water has become known as ‘the healing water’. It has incredible results for conditions like eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. La Roche-Posay products are perfect if you suffer from any difficult skin complaints. All of the products contain the La Roche-Posay thermal water and the wide range covers pretty much every skincare issue.

For more than 30 years, La Roche-Posay has worked with dermatologists throughout the world to invent skincare and make-up products that meet their needs and requirements. La Roche-Posay also supports them in their training and their role of taking daily care of patients, through a number of actions including educational workshops for patients.

Athenry couturier’s latest collection inspired by nature

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

An Athenry man, who worked for one of Princess Diana's favourite designers, has launched his latest collection.

Beat the shine

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Keep your cool with Youngblood Anti-Shine Mattifier, a new oil control solution that gets to work immediately, absorbing excess oil and providing a mattifying effect which lasts for hours.

How to pick the best food supplement

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

One of the most common questions the team at Evergreen encounter on a daily basis is, 'What is the right supplement for me?' To help you in this confusing task they have outlined some simple tips to help you select the best food supplement.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in two months

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

Water Babies' autumn term begins

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Water Babies' autumn term starts in August and the company is now taking bookings for classes. Classes take place in the Clayton Hotel, Salthill, Claregalway, Athenry, and at Enable Ireland, Newcastle.

Breaking Free workshops in Galway

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Prof Harvey Wasserman BSc MD (Yale) will present a series of Breaking Free workshops combining teaching and therapeutic individual and group neuroplastic psychotherapy sessions. Limited to 20 participants seated in a tight circle, the sessions will start with exercises to help participants be fully present, feeling safe, trusting, and open, in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Waiting lists for Therapie Clinic’s new ancient Chinese weight loss tea

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

Yo Tea is flying off the shelves at Therapie Clinic locations nationwide. The 400-year-old traditional Chinese recipe has made headlines recently as a revolutionary blend of herbs and tea, rapidly becoming a global phenomenon credited with fast, effective, weight loss.

Get occasion ready with Vanity Beauty Rooms Oranmore

Fri, Jul 29, 2016

Each and every one of us likes to feel our best for any special occasion that comes our way. At Vanity Beauty Rooms Oranmore, the team have made it very simple and affordable by putting together signature beauty packages to see you right through the summer season. So if you plan on hitting the Galway Races, if you are going on holidays, or maybe have a wedding, check the offers on www.vanitybeautyrooms.com or find it on Facebook.

The packages include treatments such as spray tan, nails, and make-up. Vanity Beauty Rooms works with high quality skincare and beauty products to ensure complete customer satisfaction, such as Dermalogica skincare, Fuschia make-up, and Vita Liberata and Bellamianta tans.

Breaking Free workshops in Galway

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Prof Harvey Wasserman BSc MD (Yale) will present a series of Breaking Free workshops combining teaching and therapeutic individual and group neuroplastic psychotherapy sessions. Limited to 20 participants seated in a tight circle, the sessions will start with exercises to help participants be fully present, feeling safe, trusting, and open, in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Aid fertility with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

There are many reasons why couples have difficulty conceiving — irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus, low sperm count, stress, and anxiety to name a few.

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