Real weight loss with metabolism correction

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Is your metabolism stopping your weight loss? Do you suffer from any of the following?

Get a better body at Better Body Studio

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Better Body Studio, located in the heart of Galway city, is Galway’s hottest new health and fitness centre.

Get in shape with aquafit at the Kingfisher

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Get in shape this winter with low-impact aquafit classes at the Kingfisher Club, Renmore.

Twenty ways to get more from your day

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

1. Take charge of your time. If days just seem to slip away and it is often mid afternoon before you make any headway on your tasks then you are not in control. Begin by monitoring your time, this will help you pinpoint where any problems lie. Get a sheet of paper and make three columns with headings such as Time Started, Activity, and Time Taken. Write down everything you do over a few days.

Rejuvenate your skin the natural way

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

As people seek effective ways to rejuvenate mature skin, methods such as micro-needling, also known as dermal rolling, are coming to the fore.

Hair flair

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Has summer taken its toll on your hair? Fancy giving it a pampering treatment? If so, check out Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger hair care range now available at Barry’s Hair Studio at Shop Street.

John Butler launches new cryotherapy spa treatment

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

John Butler Sports Clinic is providing another first in Galway city with its new cryotherapy spa bath, ideal for all active people whatever standard they are performing at.

Orsmond Clinic — helping people to make a healthy change to their lives

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

In recent years men’s attitudes towards healthy living has been changing for the better as the link between expanding waistlines and health difficulties such as diabetes, heart complications, and other problems become more apparent.

Traditionally men have often been quite shy about seeking advice on health issues, not knowing where to turn to for the help and motivation they need, and difficulties in finding the appropriate practical advice on healthy eating can lead to many giving up before they have even begun. Receiving the appropriate advice, monitoring, and motivation is particularly vital for men, especially if they have the added complications of obesity and health problems, and this is where The Orsmond Clinic in Oranmore has succeeded, working with clients to change their lives, step by step, for the better.

Shine on

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

For eyes that sparkle, lips that shine and nails that shimmer, try Avon’s limited edition Holiday Sequins and Shine collection.

Perfect scents

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of White Musk, The Body Shop launches White Musk Libertine, a new floral musk and an exciting evolution of the iconic original.

Add a new twist to your workout

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

It is being hailed as the latest fitness must-have and has none other than America’s First Lady Michelle Obama singing its praises.

Cosmedico — a leader in cosmetic surgery

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Believing that there was a gap in the market for something different, Ailish Kelly and her partners established Cosmedico in Co Wicklow in 2006, and five years later the company is now positioned as a market leader in cosmetic surgery.

Public invited to attend seminar on palliative care

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The public are invited to attend an information day this Saturday as part of the International Palliative Medicine Conference organised by Galway University Hospitals.

Addiction support and counselling in Galway

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

ASC Galway is a new addiction support and counselling service for those who have, or think they might have, a problem with alcohol and/or drugs. In a time where more and more suffering alcoholics and addicts are seeking the help of overworked services which often have long waiting lists, ASC makes help available to those who wish to address their issues of substance abuse when they need and are ready for it.

How to choose the best trench coat for your shape

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

nvented in 1901 by Thomas Burberry, the trench coat is a stylish cover up for autumn days. From dark sophistication to light feminine hues, the trench is the perfect wardrobe staple to wear by day over your jeans and T-shirt or by night over your dress. But getting it right is often more difficult than it seems. So, how to choose your perfect trench coat for your shape.

A wide range of lingerie at Brown Thomas

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

This season the lingerie rooms at Brown Thomas Galway are packed with a colourful and elegant assortment of exclusive labels. The store affords the opportunity to relax in comfort while experienced shapewear experts provide a personal consultation on lingerie, shapewear, and hosiery, resulting in the perfect foundation for the autumn winter 2011 wardrobe.

Fantasie has launched the AW11 collection which has been inspired by the classic prints and rose detailing of English heritage. It is designed to provide effortless support to bring out the best in your figure, and the sophisticated styles will wrap you in amazing comfort and fill you with confidence.

Notes for the season

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

While most of us did not get a chance to trot out our summer gear much in Ireland this year, we know for sure our autumn/winter stuff will be used. Below are five trends you should invest in for October.

Something faux: From Max Mara to Velvet, everyone is doing faux this season. I love the gilets and scarves, not only are they truly warm, but they instantly add an element of glamour and attitude to even the safest of outfits. And you do feel like you are luxuriating when you toss one on over anything. I love gilets. From the practical flat packed down versions in Max Mara to the more decadent faux versions, I feel like they go with virtually everything. And it is so rare that I truly love something that also happens to be useful.

Choc horror - how to conquer your chocolate cravings

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Will you, won’t you? Of course you will. It is difficult to resist the lure of chocolate, especially when it is lying in wait for you at the checkout. (Apparently ninety per cent of chocolate sales in supermarkets are impulse buys.)

Heart health awareness campaign at Evergreen

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Heart Health Week is currently running at all five Evergreen Healthfoods stores and, to coincide with today’s World Heart Day, it is running an awareness campaign to promote heart healthy choices.

Acupuncture as an aid to fertility

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The ancient Chinese believed that energy forces called meridians ran through the body. Blockages along these meridians could lead to sickness and other ailments, including infertility. Chinese acupuncture practitioners treat these blockages by painlessly inserting slender needles at different points along the meridians.

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