WINTER BLUES (S.A.D) AND PHYSIOLOGICAL REGULATING MEDICINE (P.R.M)

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

Winter fast approaching the onset of winter will see most of us feeling a little blue. The reduction in day light hours can make you feel less active and more tired, and many of us will have a tendency to eat more. For some, however, this natural loss of energy and enthusiasm with the change of season is far too strong. When this happens you may be suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D) or the winter blues.

People of the Tribes: Meet Dudley.

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

I’m Dudley Van Niekerk from Oranmore Co Galway and I’m a Big Airs Extreme Kiteboarder, owner and instructor at Rush Kitesurfing in Galway. I have lived in Ireland for almost 20 years and have spent the last 18 years in Galway. I'm also a hypnotherapist and a personal trainer. I have broken the Irish Big Airs Kitesurfing record twice in the last year and am the current national holder of the big airs record at a staggering 18,7m high. I'm an Ambassador for Cabrinha Kiteboarding, which is probably the worlds top kitesurfing brand. I love everything about Galway, the cool vibe, the awesome craft beer we have, the people and especially the fantastic prevailing South West winds we get here make kitesurfing truly amazing here. I’ve kited all over the world and I have to say that the spots we have in Galway to kite are world-class in every way and that includes deepest darkest winter. I wouldn’t wont to live anywhere else in the world. Galway Rocks.

All in a flap

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Now that the dust is settling from all that back-to-school excitement, the reality sets in. Every year it's the same old story — we start off with enthusiasm only to be left defeated by day three when what was lovingly packed earlier comes home intact again. If back to school wasn't bad enough with sorting uniforms, books, the dreaded gum shields, we also have to make sure they have a lunchbox filled with food they will actually eat that will keep them going until they get home. Before you reach for the old reliable 'hang sangwidge' and 'cheese strings', here's a suggestion that might make this morning chore a little easier.

An after school treat from Joyce’s Supermarket

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Going back to school after the summer can be tough for everyone. Make it a little easier with these delicious chocolate chip cookies. You can pick up the ingredients in your local Joyce’s Supermarket.

Get into the Brazilian party mood with The Yard Kitchen/Bar at The House Hotel

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Celebrating all things Brazilian, The Yard Kitchen/Bar at The House Hotel has organised a dazzling night of fun on Friday September 27.

Nine Galway producers shortlisted for Blas na hÉireann awards

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Blas na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, has reached the penultimate stage of this year’s competition, with the announcement of the finalists this week. Three hundred and fifty producers around the country will go through to the final round of judging, which will take place in Dingle in October.

Gino D’Acampo’s to launch his Real Italian Food range with Iceland

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Well-known Italian chef Gino D’Acampo has created a range of Italian frozen meals, all made in Italy and free from artificial ingredients, colourings, and flavourings.

Cheryle is set to share her slimming secrets

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A slimmer who transformed her life by losing four stone is using her success to shape a new career helping other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too.

Heart healthy foods

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A great place to start supporting heart health through the diet is by focusing on increasing omega 3, which has been found to improve numerous heart disease risk factors. It may even reduce triglycerides and improve blood circulation, as well as being shown to increase HDL “good” cholesterol, thereby helping to reduce cholesterol levels as HDL removes bad cholesterol from the body. Oily fish contains omega 3, as do flax seed, chia seed, and hemp seeds.

Tai chi — the perfect exercise for all ages

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Tai chi is the most popular martial art in the world with 300 million practitioners. So apart from its obvious aesthetic appeal and philosophy, why is this graceful and powerful martial art form so popular?

It's not you, it’s your metabolism

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

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.

We all have metabolism faults of varying degrees of which we are not aware. Signs of a weak metabolism include undiagnosed sluggish thyroid (40 per cent of people), hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies (70 per cent of people), elevated blood sugars (50 per cent of people), sluggish liver, or digestive disorders including constipation (60 per cent of people).

Free introductory counselling consultation

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

O'Neill Phone and Online Counselling is offering a free 15 minutes consultation (by appointment), via a private and secure platform, for new clients.

Fitness and relaxation at The Coast Club Leisure Centre

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The team at The Coast Club Leisure Centre pride themselves in helping people achieve and exceed their fitness goals, along with providing a haven of relaxation, recuperation, and tranquillity.

Find the right mattress at N17 Superstores

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

In today’s busy world getting a restful sleep is more important than ever. Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight.

Buy Irish with Cherrymore

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Buy a new kitchen with confidence at Cherrymore and avoid the worry of Brexit-related delays and price increases. Cherrymore manufactures directly in its Donegal based factory and does not rely on third party suppliers from Northern Ireland or other parts of the UK.

Insulate for winter with new improved grant

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Galway company West Coast Insulation is advising homeowners to take advantage of the increased Government grants and insulate before the cooler months set in.

John Folan of West Coast Insulation said: “Insulation grants are at an all time high, and homeowners who decide to upgrade their insulation this year will benefit for many years to come. Good quality insulation keeps the house warm in winter, and also keep the heat out in the summer, meaning the house will be a more comfortable temperature all year round.”

Celebrity Apex — pushing modern travel to bold new heights

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Launching in April 2020, Celebrity Apex is the second ship in the highly anticipated Edge series from Celebrity Cruises.

With an innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces that stand apart from anything else at sea, Celebrity Apex will revolutionise the way you experience the world. Discover the unparalleled luxury of The Retreat®, exclusively for all suite guests. Unwind in accommodation that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet. Surrender to the carefree pleasures of the Rooftop Garden. And embark on a culinary journey through an unrivalled collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges. Celebrity Apex will sail the Mediterranean from Southampton, beginning in April 2020, and the sun-soaked Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, beginning in November 2020

The Lynch window

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

In 1807, the Reverend Edward Mangin wrote a three-volume romantic novel entitled George the Third in which he headed one of the chapters “Which would not have appeared had it not been written”. In it he invented a story about the Mayor of Galway, James Lynch Fitzstephen, hanging his son. Thirteen years later James Hardiman published his History of Galway in which he slightly changed, and greatly elaborated on, the story. This gave Mangin’s story a much wider audience, especially in this country, and so the legend became history. It was copied by many writers over the last 200 years, books written, plays written, films made, etc.

GMIT to highlight Springboard+, part-time, and flexible courses at open evening

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

GMIT’s graduate and professional development office will host an open evening today (Thursday) on the institute's extensive range of part-time, Springboard+, and flexible courses available in both the Galway and Mayo campuses, commencing this month and January 2020. The evening will take place from 6pm to 8pm.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for almost 20 years.

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