Twenty four hour inspiration at Active 24 Fitness & Leisure

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Galway's first 24 hour gym has already inspired lots of people to make a difference to their health during 2015 and has made a massive impact in its first year of the new opening hours. January is a busy month for the health and fitness industry generally, but extending the opening hours to offer members a more flexible work out-life balance is seeing results. Interest in the 24 hour opening has been incredible, and the positive appeal of the 24 hour opening is sure to interest many. So if you have not put in place your 2016 resolutions yet, it is not too late, visit Active 24 Fitness & Leisure and be inspired.

Water Babies spring term

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Water Babies' spring term starts the week of February 1 and the company is now taking bookings for classes. Classes take place in the Clayton Hotel, Salthill, Claregalway, Athenry, and Enable Ireland in Newcastle.

Water Babies is run by Jamie and Lisa Cobbe and currently teaches more than 650 babies and toddlers per week in Galway, Sligo, and Mayo.

Record demand for weight loss tea this January at Therapie Clinic

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

You may have heard of Cha Yi tea, the slimming and detox tea that is causing a stir. This is no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally, and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day.

Discover SmartPoints, the new plan from Weight Watchers

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

Go to the Weight Watchers class in Oranmore all day Tuesday and say hello to a healthier, happier, more confident, you with the brand new plan SmartPoints.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 14, 2016

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat 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 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 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.

How to drop a dress or trouser size in just a few weeks

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

When we think of losing weight, we put great emphasis on the clothes in our closet and that section that seems to have a tag saying ‘Need to lose weight to fit into this’.

The Coeliac Society launches Christmas survival guide

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Christmas is a food-focused time of year and for those on a gluten-free diet it may seem daunting. The Coeliac Society has published an invaluable Christmas survival guide to help coeliacs enjoy gluten-free festive fare.

Organic hair colour which is chemical free and outperforms the rest

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Natulique is the only Ecocert certified organic hair colour in the world and is taking Ireland by storm. Natulique was co-founded by Mette Bundgaard from Denmark, who, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in her twenties, found that there was no authentic certified organic hair colour brand on the market. Worried about the effects of chemicals in hair colour, she developed the Natulique range, which is organic, paraben free, DEA free, sulphate free, perfume free, vegan, and not tested on animals.

Get your winter skincare right with Beyond Beauty

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The temperatures outside are dropping, which in turn means the temperatures in our homes are going up. We spend our days going in and out of shops and cars, blasting our skin with heat, then going back outside to the wind and rain.

We are always worried about being cold, do we ever worry about our poor skin? Our skin is suffering the effects of these constant changes. It may be time to start using a serum, or time to change the products you are using to something that will give your skin exactly what it is craving.

Party season style

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The party season has started and boutiques and shops have amped up party wear with a high glam factor. Expect to see an abundance of sparkle and shimmer, lace, dark florals, and velvet.

Coping with grief

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

It can hit you most at bedtime. As the clock strikes 11pm or maybe midnight you feel a darkness descend on you. An all enveloping blackness darker than night itself.

Fix your metabolism and look great this party season

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

With total focus on fixing your metabolism, System 10 can transform your weight loss, energy, sleep, health, and much more. A good metabolism is the foundation of everything you are. A good metabolism gets you burning more fat every hour, 24 hours a day. Nothing can beat it for results. It is your weight loss master switch.

Your metabolism controls the results from your diet and exercise. It does not matter how good you are with your food and exercise, metabolism faults severely limit your results and cause the stubborn fat on your stomach, hips, thighs, and back of arms. A good metabolism means you can lose up to 3lb of real fat each week – almost one stone per month.

Fertility enhancement and menopausal relief with acupuncture and herbs 

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Have you been dreaming of getting pregnant, without success? Have you gone through several hormone injections or in vitro fertilisation cycles without success? Or do you have any period problems? Do you complain of night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings, pain during intercourse, increased anxiety or irritability, or other menopause-related symptoms? Are you feeling stressful or anxious during the onset of menopause? 

Fertility enhancement and menopausal relief with acupuncture and herbs 

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Have you been dreaming of getting pregnant, without success? Have you gone through several hormone injections or in vitro fertilisation cycles without success? Or do you have any period problems? Do you complain of night sweats, hot flushes, mood swings, pain during intercourse, increased anxiety or irritability, or other menopause-related symptoms? Are you feeling stressful or anxious during the onset of menopause? 

Active 24 Fitness & Leisure, leading the way in twenty-four hour fitness

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Open 24 hours, seven days a week, Active 24 Fitness at The Connacht Hotel is buzzing with activity and will certainly get you in the right mindset in the run-up to the holiday period.

Galway Alzheimer Café

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

The Alzheimer Café is an initiative being started up by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Galway branch. The first café will be held in Flannery’s Hotel, Renmore, Galway, on Thursday December 3 from 2pm to 4pm.

Why do celebrities love Botox and Fillers so much?

Tue, Nov 24, 2015

Let's look at Botox and Fillers to see what the hype is all about! Did you know that Botox is now the most popular cosmetic treatment, with more than 6 million treatments administered every single year all around the world?

Six day sale at the Kilkenny Shop

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Kickstart your Christmas shopping early this year with Kilkenny’s spectacular six day sale event, with up to 50 per cent off almost everything in store from November 10 to 15. Shop in your local Kilkenny store on High Street, Galway, and online at kilkennyshop.com, where you can also enjoy free delivery on all orders over €40.

Enjoy some utter relaxation at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

As the evenings are gradually getting longer and the weather is becoming drearier and colder, it has never been a better time to enjoy some pampering. 

Olaplex — insurance for your hair available at Ritz Hair & Beauty

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Olaplex is a revolutionary product that is not comparable to regular conditioning treatments. It dramatically reduces breakage during colour services and makes your colour last longer.

It is new technology that works on multiplying and perfecting the hairs' disulphide bonds (the main strength bonds in the molecular structure of the hair).

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