'Losing four stone has given me the confidence to change my career'

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Maura O’Connor had struggled with her weight for years, but after discovering Slimming World, she gained a new lease of life and decided to completely transform her world.

Saturday morning Weight Watchers in the city centre

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Six years ago Siobhan Laheen Day decided to open a Weight Watchers class on a Saturday morning in Galway city.

Dr Bhatti's clinic announces new and exciting complementary therapies

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The Clinic of Complementary and Natural Medicine was established by Dr Bhatti in 1989. Dr Bhatti is a medically qualified medical doctor and a medical naturopath. He has a diploma in child health from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ireland and has worked for several years in different branches of medicine, surgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics, geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, dermatology, and psychiatry in Galway’s main hospitals — UHG, Merlin Park Hospital, St Brigid’s Hospital, and Portiuncula Hospital.

Why free play is so important for children

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Swapping the screen for the great outdoors has never been more important for children. But how much exercise do your children get?

Slip wedding dress

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Are you looking for a relaxed but luxurious style for your wedding day celebration? There is nothing like the simplicity and versatility of a slip wedding dresses style.

Lose two stone in ten weeks easily

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

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.

Easier weight loss

Is there a problem with your child’s hearing?

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A child displaying signs of a hearing difficulty, or loss, is particularly worrying for parents.

Wellness – looking after you

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Believe it or not, it is half way through the year. How has 2018 been going for you in terms of wellness?

A few key aspects to consider when giving yourself a letter grade are the following:

LighterLife weight loss centre now open in Galway

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Business owner Joanna Reilly has announced that LighterLife Galway is now open in Oldenway Business Park, Ballybrit.

Alleviating neck and shoulder pain by professional manipulation and acupuncture

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Sleep healthier with a Protect-A-Bed mattress cover from Better Bedding

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

To fully protect your mattress use Protect-A-Bed mattress encasement available from Better Bedding, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway. AllerZip mattress protectors give you complete mattress protection for a healthy, allergy-free sleep zone.

Why pay more for your prescriptions?

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Have you priced your prescription yet at O'Beirn's Pharmacy?

You do not have to suffer from hay fever

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Acupuncture is an often-overlooked treatment for hay fever and yet it has proven highly successful as a drug free way to alleviate the symptoms of runny nose, watery eyes, foggy head, sneezing, and blocked sinuses.

Say no to hay fever

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

The hay fever season arrived with a vengeance this summer. Many people in Ireland suffer from hay fever without knowing it. People often think that they have a cold which will not go away, but in actual fact they have hay fever. Common questions asked at Evergreen are: “What is hay fever?” “What causes it?” and “What is the difference between hay fever and a viral infection like a cold or flu?”

Lose two stone in ten weeks — easily

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

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

How to avoid hiking injuries

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Ireland has such an interesting, varied, and beautiful landscape so it is no surprise that one of the most popular hobbies here is hiking outdoors. Whether you are hiking for pleasure, or training for an upcoming event, hiking outdoors comes with a set of risks which can lead to discomfort or injury if you are not properly prepared with the right gear and knowledge. Here are a few examples of common hiking ailments and what you need to know to be prepared for them.

Break the vicious diet cycle with LighterLife Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

A survey commissioned by LighterLife, reveals that 80 per cent of the nation wants to lose weight, but there is one thing standing in our way... our minds. Our poor relationship with food means that we are likely to put on an average of 5lb a year.

Free cholesterol checks at Matt O'Flaherty, William Street

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

This week Matt O’Flaherty Chemists, William Street, is offering customers a free cholesterol screening. An increase in heart disease is a growing concern with many customers, and this event is an action to support those who wish to modify their lifestyle, by allowing them to understand how to get in control of their cholesterol levels.

Highly respected healer returns to Athenry and Athlone due to high demand

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

Thirty years ago Paddy Hughes had no idea what fate had in store for him when his aunt chose him to carry on the gift of healing which had been in the family for more than 100 years.

Hughes has more than 30 different cures and heals through prayer and other remedies, including oatmeal to cure asthma, angina, and headaches, and sand to get rid of warts and verruccas. He cannot explain how these work but is a great believer in the power of prayer.

Top tips for selecting a wedding venue

Fri, Jun 15, 2018

So your other half has got down on one knee and made you the happiest person in the world. But now it is time for the real excitement to start - the wedding planning. All couples want their big day to be special but it is without doubt an event that takes lots of planning and the wedding venue is arguably the most important part of the process.

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