Get a better body at Better Body Studio

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Better Body Studio, located in the heart of Galway city, is Galway’s hottest new health and fitness centre.

Get in shape with aquafit at the Kingfisher

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Get in shape this winter with low-impact aquafit classes at the Kingfisher Club, Renmore.

Twenty ways to get more from your day

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

1. Take charge of your time. If days just seem to slip away and it is often mid afternoon before you make any headway on your tasks then you are not in control. Begin by monitoring your time, this will help you pinpoint where any problems lie. Get a sheet of paper and make three columns with headings such as Time Started, Activity, and Time Taken. Write down everything you do over a few days.

Rejuvenate your skin the natural way

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

As people seek effective ways to rejuvenate mature skin, methods such as micro-needling, also known as dermal rolling, are coming to the fore.

Hair flair

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Has summer taken its toll on your hair? Fancy giving it a pampering treatment? If so, check out Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger hair care range now available at Barry’s Hair Studio at Shop Street.

It is specifically designed to repair the damage caused by heat styling, chemical processing and ageing - hair problems that beset many of us.

John Butler launches new cryotherapy spa treatment

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

John Butler Sports Clinic is providing another first in Galway city with its new cryotherapy spa bath, ideal for all active people whatever standard they are performing at.

Orsmond Clinic — helping people to make a healthy change to their lives

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

In recent years men’s attitudes towards healthy living has been changing for the better as the link between expanding waistlines and health difficulties such as diabetes, heart complications, and other problems become more apparent.

Shine on

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

For eyes that sparkle, lips that shine and nails that shimmer, try Avon’s limited edition Holiday Sequins and Shine collection.

Perfect scents

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of White Musk, The Body Shop launches White Musk Libertine, a new floral musk and an exciting evolution of the iconic original.

Add a new twist to your workout

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

It is being hailed as the latest fitness must-have and has none other than America’s First Lady Michelle Obama singing its praises.

Cosmedico — a leader in cosmetic surgery

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Believing that there was a gap in the market for something different, Ailish Kelly and her partners established Cosmedico in Co Wicklow in 2006, and five years later the company is now positioned as a market leader in cosmetic surgery.

Public invited to attend seminar on palliative care

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The public are invited to attend an information day this Saturday as part of the International Palliative Medicine Conference organised by Galway University Hospitals.

Addiction support and counselling in Galway

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

ASC Galway is a new addiction support and counselling service for those who have, or think they might have, a problem with alcohol and/or drugs. In a time where more and more suffering alcoholics and addicts are seeking the help of overworked services which often have long waiting lists, ASC makes help available to those who wish to address their issues of substance abuse when they need and are ready for it.

ASC is a non-judgmental, respectful, caring, and confidential service that provides affordable support and counselling. At ASC it is recognised that people may require help and support for many different aspects of their alcohol/drug use, ranging from wondering if they have a problem to managing more serious and devastating consequences of their drug/alcohol use. ASC also provides addiction counselling for those who know they have a problem and need support as they address these issues.

How to choose the best trench coat for your shape

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

nvented in 1901 by Thomas Burberry, the trench coat is a stylish cover up for autumn days. From dark sophistication to light feminine hues, the trench is the perfect wardrobe staple to wear by day over your jeans and T-shirt or by night over your dress. But getting it right is often more difficult than it seems. So, how to choose your perfect trench coat for your shape.

A wide range of lingerie at Brown Thomas

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

This season the lingerie rooms at Brown Thomas Galway are packed with a colourful and elegant assortment of exclusive labels. The store affords the opportunity to relax in comfort while experienced shapewear experts provide a personal consultation on lingerie, shapewear, and hosiery, resulting in the perfect foundation for the autumn winter 2011 wardrobe.

Notes for the season

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

While most of us did not get a chance to trot out our summer gear much in Ireland this year, we know for sure our autumn/winter stuff will be used. Below are five trends you should invest in for October.

Choc horror - how to conquer your chocolate cravings

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Will you, won’t you? Of course you will. It is difficult to resist the lure of chocolate, especially when it is lying in wait for you at the checkout. (Apparently ninety per cent of chocolate sales in supermarkets are impulse buys.)

Heart health awareness campaign at Evergreen

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Heart Health Week is currently running at all five Evergreen Healthfoods stores and, to coincide with today’s World Heart Day, it is running an awareness campaign to promote heart healthy choices.

With approximately 10,000 deaths each year in Ireland from cardiovascular disease, heart health demands attention and exercise allied to some simple dietary choices and better nutrition can make a significant difference.

Acupuncture as an aid to fertility

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The ancient Chinese believed that energy forces called meridians ran through the body. Blockages along these meridians could lead to sickness and other ailments, including infertility. Chinese acupuncture practitioners treat these blockages by painlessly inserting slender needles at different points along the meridians.

New weight loss discovery spells the end for fad diets

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Therapie Clinic was a hot destination this week as dieting divas descended to stock up on the calorie-burning capsule Capsiplex. A ground breaking discovery has been made in the weight-loss world — it is finally time to say good bye to ineffective, unhealthy, faddy diets, to hunger pangs and yo-yo dieting.

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