Enjoy a lighter life with LighterLife

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

The country is in the midst of an obesity crisis, with obesity affecting one in four women and one in five men. According to the National Obesity Forum many of us have a healthy body mass imagination and what we see in the mirror is not an accurate reflection of our true weight. The forum has been urging people to avoid risking their health for the sake of vanity and to get a real measure of their body mass index (BMI).

Weight loss does not have to be so difficult

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

After already trying out 10 different fad diets since your New Year’s resolution began, is there really anything that is going to deliver the promise of achieving a healthier, slimmer, you in just a few weeks?

Natural healing with Plexus bio-energy

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Bio-energy is a powerful healing technique that is natural and highly effective. It is used to treat a large number of conditions, the most common being digestive disorders, arthritis, back pain, lack of energy, headaches, and stress/anxiety.

The body is composed of energy and this should flow freely to be in good health. It is when this energy becomes blocked that problems can occur on a physical and emotional level.

Holiday style

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The sky may be dull and grey but there is no need to base your wardrobe on this. Think summer, bright colours and cheery styles.

Scentsational

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

If you plan to treat your man to a luxurious scent this St Valentine’s Day look no further than Armani Black Code.

Going for gold

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

When women are faced with a recession what do they do? Reach for the fake tan, it appears from the latest statistics.

Self-tanning is one of the fastest growing sectors of the health and beauty market which is an industry worth £19 billion in the UK. The self tan market grew 10 per cent last year despite the recession and sales of St Tropez products, for example, to retailers were up 24 per cent for the 12 months ending April 2010.

Face facts

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

If the winter chills have left your skin looking far from fresh and fabulous then it’s time for a little spa-inspired skincare indulgence.

Massage away stress

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Pamper yourself after a long hard day with a range of beauty products which use the therapeutic and rejuvenative benefits of Irish seaweed carefully sourced from the west.

Watch it

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

What do you get the woman who has everything? A rotating disc watch (€149) from Juicy Couture may be the perfect choice.

The latest fashion trends

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

After addressing the season’s key looks, Debbie Norman, manager of BORN Clothing in Newtownsmith – winner of Galway’s Best Fashion Retailer 2010, outlines the key clothing trends for Spring / Summer 2011...

‘Brush With Fashion’ new make-up trend launch

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

The Body Shop will be holding the launch of its new ‘Brush With Fashion’ make-up range tonight, February 10, between 5pm and 9pm.

Prepare for summer with the Galway Hat Shop

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

To help you prepare for spring and summer the Galway Hat Shop is receiving fabulous new accessories daily for the current season.

Celebrity weight loss

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert , her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.

Acupuncture for positive health

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Acupuncture is a Chinese treatment therapy that works miracles for different diseases, especially for relief of pain. According to the Chinese medicine theory, there are energy pathways called meridians that flow through your body. The moment there is a blockage of their path it results in health related issues. When needles are inserted in the areas that need to be treated which influence the energy flow through the Meridians and thus relieves the pain.

Celebrity weight loss

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert , her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.

Acupuncture for positive health

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Acupuncture is a Chinese treatment therapy that works miracles for different diseases, especially for relief of pain. According to the Chinese medicine theory, there are energy pathways called meridians that flow through your body. The moment there is a blockage of their path it results in health related issues. When needles are inserted in the areas that need to be treated which influence the energy flow through the Meridians and thus relieves the pain.

Kick start your health routine

Thu, Feb 10, 2011

Are you still feeling sluggish after the Christmas indulgences? Indulgence is not something that has to make our waists expand and our blood pressure rise; it can mean indulging in some luxurious detoxifying treats.

Style Counsel

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

As the sales are ending and the new season stock is slowly coming in it is hard to know what to buy in footwear. There are still great bargains out there and some gems have arrived in shops. Here are some ideas to help you get through the end of winter in style.

Notes for the season

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Whether packing for a festival or business trip, taking stock of your wardrobe, and editing ruthlessly, is ultimately a cleansing and worthwhile chore. Every item in your wardrobe should only be there if it is working hard for you, on a regular basis.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

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.

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