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It is with some trepidation that politicians read the Grassroots column in the Galway Advertiser. Having escaped its wrath for the past six years, there was a sense of inevitability when my own political travails finally came into the firing line of the column here last week.

Few pieces of legislation in the history of Dáil Éireann have been the subject of more polarising and divisive debate than the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.

The recent Oireachtas health hearings on abortion, held in January 2013, shed a lot of light on the question of whether abortion is needed to protect women’s health in Ireland.

A simple food intolerance or allergy could be the cause of your recurring symptoms. One thing to note about intolerances is that it can take 24 to 48 hours for physical symptoms to appear. When you get this delayed response it can be very difficult to track what the culprit food or foods are.

Allergy/intolerance testing can be very useful in the treatment and management of many conditions such as: weight loss and weight gain, sluggish metabolism, digestive complaints of all types, heartburn, acidity, ulcers, bloating, IBS, colitis, diverticulitis, sinusitis, migraine, upper respiratory and ear infections, tiredness, fatigue, sleep issues, hyperactivity, behavioural issues in children, hormonal issues related to menopausal, menstrual problems and skin conditions.

A national attitudinal survey about Irish adults’ digestive health conducted on behalf of Danone Activia has found that the majority of Irish adults are suffering in silence from digestive health issues despite the fact that poor digestive health can potentially lead to more serious health issues.

When trying for a baby, there are many approaches that you can take but there are some very straightforward changes you can make to your lifestyle that can make a huge difference and improve your chances of success. Here are a few to help you on your way.

An organisation representing general building contractors in Ireland has given a €15,000 donation to charity in memory of a highly regarded local consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist who passed away last year.