The new generation's skincare obsession
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
With more and more 10-year-olds blowing their budgets on serums and retinols, Lisa Geraghty asks if we are in the midst of a new skincare craze.
Read more ...The role of dermatology aesthetic nurses in the Irish healthcare system
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The skin is the largest organ in the body and many diseases and general health issues are first detected on the skin.
Read more ...The importance of holistic care in medical aesthetics
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Many people see aesthetics as anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers only. DANAI (Dermatology Aesthetic Nurses Association Ireland) nurses are trained in, and passionate about overall skin health.
Read more ...SPF: The most important step in any skincare regime
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation, composed of UVA and UVB rays, which penetrate the skin at different depths. UVA rays, penetrate deeply into the skin and contribute to premature aging by damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This damage results in wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. UVB rays, on the other hand, cause superficial damage like sunburn and are strongly associated with skin cancer.
Read more ...Powerful anti-inflammation with HBOT
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Chronic inflammation is a hidden culprit behind many health conditions, and while it serves a purpose in the body’s natural healing process, when it lingers, it can cause more harm than good.
Read more ...Make neck and shoulder pain a thing of the past
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.
Read more ...Five reasons to start therapy during Mental Health Awareness Month
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, invites people to prioritise their mental wellbeing. With the increasing recognition of mental health’s importance, now is the perfect time to seek support through therapy.
Read more ...Want to lose up to two stone before Christmas? The time to start is now
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.
In most people this switch is off. Metabolism problems like slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility and digestive problems like constipation, IBS and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.
Read more ...Supporting women’s health with hyperbaric oxygenation
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Did you know that certain medical conditions — like rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines — disproportionately affect women?
Read more ...When to consider hair transplant surgery
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
It’s important to understand how baldness progresses when deciding the right approach to address it. Dermatologists usually rely on established scales to assess the stages of hair loss, with the Norwood-Hamilton scale being the standard for men. This scale lays out seven stages of hair loss.
Read more ...More than a third of Irish women feel stressed according to study
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
More than a third of people in Ireland (35%) admit to always or often feeling stressed in their daily lives, with women bearing a heavier burden (40%) than men (26%), new data shows but mini breaks help to relieve this.
Read more ...Start now to lose two stone by Christmas
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.
In most people this switch is off. Metabolism problems like slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility and digestive problems like constipation, IBS and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.
Read more ...Getting back to health and fitness with Plexus Bio Energy
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Looking towards autumn/winter season, most people find this time of year we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it's time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.
Plexus Bio Energy will help people to let go of the old and refresh their health again, by clearing and balancing the energies. “It is so important to keep the mind balanced as mental health is a big problem in our society and very much a hidden issue, we need to reach out and help those people, not ignoring it, as it’s an awkward subject,” say Tina Forkan and Michael O’Gara from Plexus Bio Energy.
Read more ...Gardening brand J.Parker’s expands to Ireland with new website and warehouse
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Leading UK gardening retailer, based in Manchester and run by the Duiker-Parker family, J.Parker’s announced its expansion into Ireland in August with the launch of a new warehouse and website tailored to the tastes of the Irish market.
Read more ...Clearance sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
G Furniture and Carpets, located in Northpoint on the Tuam Road, has some fantastic offers available in its mega clearance sale, now on.
Read more ...International Podiatry Day 2024 at Coiscéim Foot Clinic, Barna
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
International Podiatry Day, celebrated annually on October 8, is a global initiative to raise awareness about foot health and the vital role podiatrists play in healthcare. In 2024, Coiscéim Foot Clinic in Barna is proudly joining this international movement, highlighting the importance of foot care for overall wellbeing.
In celebration of the day the clinic is hosting a special staff coffee morning, to highlight the critical role podiatry plays in healthcare. This informal gathering will not only recognise the expertise and dedication of the clinic's team but also foster camaraderie and collaboration among staff members.
Read more ...Pelvic Health West celebrates one year of supporting women with pelvic floor dysfunction
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Pelvic Health West was opened one year ago at the Oran Town Centre in Oranmore, proudly empowering women to prevent and overcome symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Since October 2023, more than 300 women have attended Pelvic Health West for individual physiotherapy assessment and treatment, physio-led Pilates classes and one-to-one Pilates classes.
Read more ...FitLine calls on over-fifties to get involved and commit to being more active
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
FitLine is a volunteer-led telephone mentoring service that supports people aged 50 and over to be more active. It is designed to help people who want to feel healthier but don’t have the motivation, confidence or information to get moving.
Read more ...Start now to lose two stone by Christmas
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.
In most people this switch is off. Metabolism problems like slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility and digestive problems like constipation, IBS and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.
Read more ...Arts project launched for cardiac patients
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The workshops were launched as part of World Heart Day on Sunday 29 September. The aim of the project is to encourage the arts to patients suffering from heart conditions.
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