Sticking to weight loss goals has never been easier thanks to new Slimming World additions at Iceland

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Iceland Ireland has everything you need to slim down for good with some tasty new Slimming World additions now available across its 26 stores nationwide.

Exploding The Diet Myths — how to lose weight and stay healthy without dieting

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

See Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health, in The g Hotel in Galway on Tuesday February 26. and find out why diets do not work, and what does.

Do calories count and are all calories equal? Paleo versus keto versus intermittent fasting – do they work? How effective are vegan and vegetarian diets for weight loss, and how do you keep yourself healthy on them? Does the timing of your meals make a difference?

Success for St Paul's Students

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Two transition year students from St Paul's Secondary School in Oughterard have been selected to represent their school in this year's Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture regional finals in the TF Royal in Castlebar on March 7.

Colm Fahy and Lauren Melia say they are "honoured" to represent not only their school but also their community next month. Their design is titled "Fuinneamh", which is Irish for energy, and is based on the promotion of positive mental health. It demonstrates the different types of energy, such as physical and electrical, but also positive and negative as displayed by the contrasting shades of colour - both lighter and darker.

BLOATING

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

BURNING FEET – COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES CAN HELP

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Some causes of Burning Feet:
* Diabetes – higher blood sugar and triglycerides over a long period can damage the nerves in your hands and feet and can cause burning feet.

This Valentine’s, Take your Health to Heart!

Mon, Feb 11, 2019

With February being the month of love, now is the perfect time to refocus your attention onto the health of your heart. Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Ireland. However, 80% of heart disease is preventable, simply by making a few small changes in diet and lifestyle.

Tailored health programmes from Dr Clare

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Dr Dilis Clare, GP and medical herbalist, has designed six programmes to deal with the main health conditions seen in her Sea Road surgery — sleep problems, digestion issues, stress and adrenals, thyroid and energy, skin problems, health check, and cholesterol.

Droserin cream health benefits

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Breathing problems and respiratory conditions are notoriously hard to treat but a solution could lie in something as simple as an organic herbal cream, or droserin cream, to be specific. Made from natural ingredients, including thermal water from the Podhajska hot spring, its most important components are Rosa centifolia and the bio-information of Drosera rotundifoli — both have excellent effects on the lungs and skin.

Sleep advice for the over fifties from Better Bedding

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Many older people experience a change in their sleeping patterns. They differ from the sleep of a younger person in the following ways: The older adult experiences numerous brief arousals in the night, more daytime napping, there is less of a drop in body temperature during sleep, and they prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up.

Genuine weight loss from System 10 helps you lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – 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 such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism problems for amazing results. Combine this with a reasonable diet and a reasonable amount of exercise and you will get the best, the fastest, and the easiest weight loss ever.

The hottest workout in town

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

National award winning yoga studio, Hot Yoga Galway, was first introduced to Galway in 2005 by Galway native Tracy Dunbar, and to date it still remains the only affiliated, qualified, and certified Bikram hot yoga studio in the west of Ireland. Open seven days a week, this purpose built studio is located on the Tuam Road (opposite the Travelodge Hotel) and offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes.

New out of hours GP service available in Galway

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

A new extended hours GP service has opened its doors in Galway, offering patients access to doctors seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Shape up for the New Year with Ardrahan Laser Lipo

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Are you getting married, attending an occasion, or do you just need a bit of help with the 'battle of the bulge'? Ardrahan Laser Lipo may have the answer.

The business offers an inch loss treatment which empties out the fat cells, so this is not just a quick fix solution. Strawberry Laser Lipo is an FDA and ISO accredited and medically approved inch loss treatment.

The Skin Herbalist - FREE SHIPPING FEBRUARY!

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Patrick Murphy, the Skin Herbalist continues to allow customers to purchase the business' natural herbal and food supplements at the click of a button. The online shop was set up to cope with huge demand from customers outside County Galway. Mr Murphy says; "We had a large demand from people who live outside County Galway. Many of them were phoning the office looking for the natural products and herbs that the business supplies, and sending in cheques and postal orders to pay which was awkward for ourselves and the customer.

Antibiotics may not be the best treatment for acne

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Taking antibiotics for your acne is a huge mistake, according to Therese Moylan, an acne expert who has 25 years' experience treating acne.

Apple cider cleansing drink

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Detox with this delicious apple cider cleansing drink from Evergreen.

Acupuncture and laser therapy for chronic pain and inflammation

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Chronic pain is a condition that affects thousands of people in Ireland as often those who have tried everything are left with ongoing pain. In traditional Chinese medicine, pain is a result of obstruction of qi or energy flow which results in lack of blood flow to an area. This means that the localised tissue is not getting the proper nourishment of oxygen and nutrition and there is a backup of cellular detoxification, leading to more pain and inflammation.

Genuine weight loss from System 10 helps you lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – 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.

Men’s health seminar in Galway next week

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Local men’s health clinician Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, has announced details of the upcoming men’s health seminar. It will take place on February 4 in The Ardilaun Hotel, from 7pm to 9pm. Cost is €10, payable at the door. Tea and coffee is included, along with a free raffle.

Trust Your Gut

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Trust Your Gut is a Kundalini yoga workshop.
The idea of Trust You Gut is simple — the programme is designed to help you slow down, listen to your body's wisdom, and trust that you know what your body needs. The aim is to bring you back into your natural rhythm so that you can flow with life’s challenges instead of exhausting yourself by swimming against the tide.

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