'Losing over four stone gave me the confidence to change my career'

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Michelle Corbett made multiple attempts at losing weight but she found having to weigh and measure everything too restrictive, and previous weight loss attempts had always left her feeling hungry.

Embark on a family fitness journey with Energize Fitness & Leisure family membership

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

We are told that good habits formed early on tend to stick, so why not welcome the new spring season by getting your whole family into a positive fitness routine that holds a bounty of wellness benefits for now and the future?

Enriching your relationship with your children

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

"Why can't you put me to bed tonight?", "Will you read me a story?", "Why are you always busy?" If you are a parent, then these questions will be all too familiar to you.

Five exercises tips for a healthy gut

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Did you know that regular exercise and movement can have a positive impact on your gut by increasing the diversity of the gut microbiota? Exercise can also help stimulate the digestive system – promoting more efficient digestion and alleviating symptoms like bloating and constipation.

The healing power of oxygen: how hyperbaric oxygenation reverses hypoxia

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Have you ever experienced sluggishness, fatigue, or just not feeling like yourself? Sometimes, it's more than just needing a good night's sleep — it could be hypoxia, a condition where your body's tissues lack sufficient oxygen.

Lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is about real weight loss, done the right way. This programme calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

National award for Galway’s Healthy Islands initiative

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Healthy Islands initiative, led by Galway Rural Development’s Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) and Healthy County Galway team in Galway County Council, won the Best Community Health Award at the All-Ireland Community & Council Awards recently.

Enhancing fertility outcomes with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) is a highly effective treatment for addressing fertility concerns. HBOT works wonders by delivering high levels of oxygen under increased pressure, allowing your lungs to absorb more oxygen with each breath. This boost in oxygen levels promotes healing and regeneration throughout your body, addressing various factors contributing to fertility challenges.

Chronic inflammation is a notorious obstacle in the journey to conception, but HBOT's anti-inflammatory properties help tackle this issue effectively instantly increasing odds of successful fertility treatments.

Lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is about real weight loss, done the right way. This programme calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

Hyperbaric oxygenation – reducing risk of complications in breast cancer

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) continues to be a significantly effective adjunctive treatment in breast cancer management, offering benefits such as enhanced wound healing, reduced risks of radiation damage and bolstered immune function.

Mental health charity publishes four tips on healing heartbreak

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Valentine's Day can be a difficult time for people who are healing from a break-up. If you're feeling down this week due to heartbreak, national mental health charity Turn2Me has some advice on how to help yourself bounce back.

“The first tip is to make a list of your ex’s faults,” said Fiona O'Malley, CEO of Turn2Me. “Although this might sound petty, it will stop you reminiscing about the good times or looking back at the relationship with rose tinted glasses. For the same reason, making a list of why you’re incompatible can help.

'Losing over five stone has given me the confidence to change my career'

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Tarah Lenihan had struggled with her weight for years but with the help of Slimming World, she has lost over five stone.

Drop two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is about real weight loss, done the right way. This programme calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

Natural pain relief at the Crane Clinic

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

There is a Chinese saying, "Where there is pain, there is no blood flow, and where there is blood flow there is no pain". Acupuncture has proven to be such an effective therapy for pain relief that is now used in many hospitals and pain clinics worldwide.

Love Your Spine with Chiropractix

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Chiropractix, Galway city will host its annual Love Your Spine event from February 12 to 17.

Reduce risks of radiation injuries with HBOT

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) has emerged as an extremely effective treatment for individuals experiencing post-radiation injuries, offering relief and healing for late-emerging symptoms. This treatment is FDA approved and medically advised for those suffering post radiation injuries.

Radiation therapy, while instrumental in treating cancer, can sometimes induce long-term complications. These complications may surface years after the initial treatment, manifesting as tissue damage, inflammation, or impaired wound healing. Such post-radiation injuries can significantly impact a patient's quality of life.

Women’s health physiotherapy and Pilates in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Up to 50 per cent of women will experience symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as bladder or bowel issues, pelvic organ prolapse or pelvic pain in their lifetime. These symptoms can significantly affect quality of life and can present or become exacerbated during the perimenopause and menopause when the reduction in oestrogen affects muscle bulk and contractility.

Compassionate care at Caiseal Geal

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Caiseal Geal Care Home has been providing kind and compassionate care to the elderly community of Galway city and surrounding areas over the past number of years.

Drop two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

System 10 is a lifestyle plan. It is about real weight loss, done the right way. This programme calculates everyday foods to fit your specific metabolic statistics, along with an exercise plan. This is a game changer for weight loss, energy and hormone balance.

Reduce neuroinflammation with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Neuroinflammation refers to inflammation that occurs in the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. Inflammation is a natural and necessary response of the immune system to injury or infection, typically aimed at removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process. However, when inflammation becomes chronic or dysregulated, it can contribute to various neurological disorders.

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