Access to medicinal cannabis will be akin to plenary indulgences

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

MEP Luke Ming Flanagan has said the Minister for Health, Simon Harris could not be more mean spirited.

Mr Flanagan said; "In days gone by those who could afford to, could buy forgiveness. If you had the cash you could buy your way out of sin. A plenary indulgence, bought from the church, guaranteed that the right men were saying prayers on behalf of your soul. Now it appears that one will need to pay experts to present your case to the HSE to gain medicinal cannabis.

Moroccan texture oil

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

We can finally wave goodbye to winter and look forward to the beautiful trends of spring/summer. Already making an appearance on the celebrity red carpets, it seems effortless, tousled, hair is the way to go this season.

Galway’s House of Portobello shortlisted for Xpose fashion award

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

House of Portobello, a Galway boutique which lets fashionistas buy, sell, and swap designer labels, is celebrating this month after being named among the finalists of the presitgious XFA Xpose fafinder awards.

Banish the bags under your eyes

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

Despite what you might think, it is easy to get rid of unwanted baggage — at least the kind that resides beneath your lower lids. Lots of us are familiar with these under eye bags, caused by everything from late nights to genetics. The skin around your eyes is the most sensitive, delicate, skin on your body, thus it is the most susceptible to damage.

Three Simple Fashion & Beauty Tips

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Brow Wow
What is sold every second and will make your eyes pop? A pair of Eylure eyelashes is the answer.

How to survive a bad day

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

1. Accept the situation. You may have got out the wrong side of the bed in the morning and from then on everything went against you - you were late for an appointment, missed a vital deadline and messed up on a grand scale at work. Or you lost your temper with your youngest child, had a bout of road rage, or were deeply upset by a caustic comment from a so-called friend. It is all too easy and tempting after a setback to dwell on the incident and maybe even blow it out of proportion. But unless your prolonged reflection offers a positive insight into the situation, a solution, or a way of avoiding further upset, it is not productive. Try to accept life's ups and downs, good days and bad days. Acknowledge what has happened, learn where you went wrong, then move on with the rest of your day/life.

Are you worried about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s?

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Are you worried about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s? Do you struggle with your memory or cognitive function? You are not alone. As the population of Ireland gets older the number of people suffering from cognitive conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s has increased. These diseases not only have a major impact on the individual, but also their families. Recent research has identified genetics and lifestyle as the biggest factors that increase your chances of developing these life changing conditions. Lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, inactivity, obesity, smoking, and stress all lead to the risk increasing.

Experience the very latest optical and hearing technology at Specsavers Galway stores

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

With the very latest in optical and hearing technology, the team of expert staff at Specsavers Galway stores provide customers with superior professional service in an affordable environment. Store director Noel Meehan and his team of highly trained healthcare professionals place a strong emphasis on continued professional and technological development, to ensure that customers receive the best possible care and advice for all their optical and hearing needs.

Aid fertility with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

There are many reasons why couples have difficulty conceiving – irregular menstruation, hormone imbalance, cold uterus, low sperm count, and stress and anxiety to name a few.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

Lough Rea Hotel & Spa named top rated wedding venue in Galway and Connacht for the second year

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding Venue in Galway and Connacht and finishing in the Top 5 rated Wedding Venues in Ireland. The award, which was presented to the hotel’s wedding team by weddingdates.ie, is based on reviews from couples who have had the pleasure of hosting their weddings in the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa throughout 2016. The hotel are hosting an exclusive wedding event and fashion show on Sunday February 12 from 1-5pm

Briarhill Family Practice will open its doors this week

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Briarhill Family Practice will open its doors this week, conveniently located in Briarhill Shopping Centre. This brand new GP service aims to be among the most respected and trusted primary healthcare providers to the people of Galway.

The Power is responsibility

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

We live in fearful times. Times of great uncertainty and unprecedented change. A time where many of our belief systems have been challenged and questioned. So how best can we deal with this?

Learn how to win the cold war

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

If you managed to escape a cold this winter, then count yourself lucky. You are one of the few who is still standing while the rest of us are knocked sideways with headcolds, chest infections, nagging coughs, and flus.

Unfortunately for some, they fell victim to the sniffles in the run up to Christmas and spent most of the festive season sneezing and wheezing and generally unable to enjoy the turkey and plum pud.

Anti-inflammatory smoothies

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

by Klaudia Glowaka, evergreen eyre square
So many illnesses are caused by, or made worse by, inflammation; arthritis, psoriasis, and digestive issues to name a few.

Sleep advice for shift workers

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Aim to have at least four hours sleep at the same time every night/morning (eg, 3am to 7am). This will help to keep your sleep clock regular. Use the weekend or days off to get in some extra “recovery” sleep. Make sure the sleeping environment is as conducive to rest as possible.

One cent laser hair removal sale has Therapie Clinic inundated with bookings

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Have you been thinking about laser hair removal? Well, think no longer, laser hair removal has never been so affordable — Therapie Clinic is offering an amazing deal this January, b uy one area and get the second one for only one cent.

Fix your metabolism and lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Your metabolism is by far the most critical and powerful key to weight loss. It is with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The potential for calorie burn and weight loss is huge. It even controls the results from your diet and exercise. By combining a great metabolism with balanced food and exercise, System 10 brings you the best weight loss plan of all.

New health programme will help you lose fat around the middle

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Do you want to improve your health, shape up, and get your waist back in 2017? Then go along to Lose Fat Around the Middle and learn why carrying excess fat around your middle is not just a cosmetic problem but can increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Glenville Nutrition will help you identify easy manageable steps to shape up without dieting.

Does mindfulness based stress reduction really reduce stress?

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Manage the racing mind
Through mindfulness practices participants observe how the mind races into the future, filling them with stresses and anxieties about things that are yet to come, or they find their mind racing back into the past where they ruminate over things that they cannot change.

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