Understanding the fats of life

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

It is the “f” word with the bad reputation. Mention “fat” or “fats” and warning bells immediately ring in people’s heads.

Galway Thai-Kickboxing Club

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Galway Thai-Kickboxing club is based in the boxing club in Westside and in GMIT Galway. It has been in existence since 1997. This club has produced 76 Irish champions in Thai boxing, kickboxing, and boxing. It is the only club in Ireland to have achieved Irish champions in all three disciplines.

The club trains five times a week, Monday and Wednesday 8pm to 10pm, Tuesday 5pm to 7pm, Friday 7.30pm to 9pm, and Saturday 10am to 12 noon. It trains all age groups, both male and female, and levels from those who just want to get fit and lose weight to those who want to compete in the ring.

Hair, beauty, and sports massage courses at Anne Tobin Beauty College

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Anne Tobin Beauty college is Connacht’s number one hair, beauty, and sports massage college.

Curves Galway wins European award

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The hard work of staff and members of Curves Galway has paid off with a European fitness award for this popular fitness facility. Why not be a part of this dynamic club and avail of all Curves has to offer.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

Lose two stone in ten weeks with diet, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

System 10 is a step by step individualised plan of normal food, precise exercise, and nutrition designed to give you a great metabolism and your best weight loss and body shape ever. It was created by dietician, fitness trainer, and lecturer David McDonagh.

Clare Rooney — body transformation specialist

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Clare Rooney is a personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach based in Oranmore. Her company Quantum Fitness was set up in 2003 to address the need for a more scientific approach to training.

I would like to thank…

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Emmys, aka the Oscars of the small screen, took place in LA earlier this week. Now I am not one to stay up until the crack of dawn checking out all the red carpet glam, or lack thereof, but the red carpet arrivals of this particular ceremony caught my eye. Selecting a best dressed list is never an easy task, especially when there are aspects of a look that are superb and others that are mediocre. This year's Emmys were certainly a stylish affair, for both the girls and boys, and may spark some colourful new trends. So who wins my award for the best dressed?

Calling all brides and brides-to-be — once loved wedding dress sale next month

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Clayton Hotel will host its popular once loved dress sale on October 7, offering the perfect opportunity to buy or sell a once loved wedding dress. The event is organised by the Clayton in association with sellmyweddingdress.net

Get smart: autumn key pieces to transform your working look

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

As we spend more time at work than anywhere else, it is natural to put more time and thought into building a beautiful work wear wardrobe. Look forward to Monday mornings again with these key pieces to take the stress out of getting ready in the morning, and help you look smart, modern, and confident.

The trouser suit is back this season. Choose it in a neutral autumn hue that suits your skin tone and pair it with power heels and a coloured jumper or a winter floral blouse for an instant update.

Helping your children succeed at school

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Your children are back at school and you are keen to help them settle into a routine again.

Learn to cope with post-holiday blues

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Whether returning to work after a period of time off, going back to school after the summer, or simply coming home after a short trip abroad, for many September can be a challenging time and it is important to monitor and look after your mental health during this time.

A person may suffer from post holiday blues after returning home from a trip abroad or to a normal routine following a period of time off. The longer the trip or period of time off, the more intense the post holiday blues may be. In general, post holiday blues wear off after time, but can also result in tiredness, loss of appetite, strong feelings of nostalgia, and in some cases, depression. Sometimes having the break away from routine highlights the difficulties and the person becomes more aware of unhappiness in the home or at work and of the need to make changes.

Krav maga classes in Galway

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Krav maga was developed and refined during World War II and Israel’s War of Independence by Imi Lichtenfeld. Krav maga is Hebrew for “contact combat”. It was originally developed in the Israeli defence forces and various branches of the security services, and later adapted to civilian needs. It is based on utility, instinct, simplicity, and adaptability. It emerged from an environment where violence, mostly political, was unfortunately commonplace.

Because it was developed to teach a disparate group of soldiers of all shapes, sizes, and abilities, its techniques are simple and instinctive. They can be used effectively by men and women of all sizes, shapes, physical abilities, and ages. Even celebrities are getting on the krav bandwagon (Jennifer Lopez, Hillary Swank, Lucy Liu, John Mayer, Matt Damon, Anna Kournikova, Jennifer Garner, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, and Charlize Theron). Krav maga is also becoming popular as a conditioning and fitness regime (you can burn 900 kcal).

It is the end of the road for reading glasses

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A revolutionary new eye surgery at Optilase, a leading Irish laser vision correction clinic, is eliminating the need for reading glasses for the over-40s suffering from presbyopia, the technical term for the loss of crispness of our near vision. Presbyopia is a natural process that happens to everyone, even those who have previously had laser vision correction. It is estimated that more than 1.7 billion people around the world experience presbyopia; it is simply part of the ageing process.

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2012

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Wednesday September 19 marks the second annual Mouth Cancer Awareness Day. Last year Eyre Square Dental Clinic participated and provided 67 free examinations. There are more than 300 cases of mouth cancer reported in Ireland every year. In Britain, the incidence of mouth cancer has increased faster than any other cancer in the past 25 years.

Lose two stone in ten weeks with diet, exercise, and metabolism correction

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

System 10 is a step by step individualised plan of normal food, precise exercise, and nutrition designed to give you a great metabolism and your best weight loss and body shape ever. It was created by dietician, fitness trainer, and lecturer David McDonagh.

Autumn winter 2012 arrives at the Kilkenny Store

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

This season, style prepares to embrace its ‘dark side’ as fashion is enriched with deep shades and luscious textures. Without having to reinvent your entire wardrobe as the new season and trends arrive, the Kilkenny stores have a fabulous collection of staple, versatile, separates that will ensure your wardrobe is on trend and will see you through for seasons to come. Home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers as well as many top international labels, Kilkenny brings you the finest selection of autumn winter style with something to suit all shapes, styles, and tastes.

Leather — the trend that won’t go away

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Hands up, who has a leather jacket? If you answer yes, whatever you do, do not throw it away. If you answered no, now is the perfect time to make this all important investment. Leather is simply a trend that will not remove itself from society. So much so, it really cannot be called a trend any longer, it is a staple piece which should form part of every capsule wardrobe. Black, brown, dark berry shades, whatever your preference, this season is all about the longevity and versatility of leather. Catwalk trends vary – from full length leather coats at Michael Kors and Alberta Ferretti, to trousers by Yves Saint Laurent, dresses from Fendi, to the all-out bizarre and showstopping looks by Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens (look up these designers on the net to see the full shows). The high street collections are safer, but are impressive interpretations of the hottest designer looks. A word of warning though, leather needs some TLC so when investing in a piece, take the time to maintain the fabric by cleaning it and checking for damage.

Enjoy online shoe shopping with Premoli’s new website

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Premoli has announced the launch of its new website, www.premolishoes.com, where you can check out all the fabulous new season’s styles from the comfort of your living room.

Graduate in style at Born Clothing

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Now that graduation season is upon us, Born Clothing has the perfect outfit to take you from your ceremony to your night out on the tiles. Check out the new Little Mistress styles in store, starting at only €45. There are styles to suit every shape and size, and students get 10 per cent off with a valid student card.

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