Exercise your motivation at the Coast Club

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

For those who, despite hopes of excercising this summer, have found their motivation begining to suffer, the Coast Club is offering to help along the way.

Health and Herbs introduces Small Crane herb garden

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Health and Herbs, the natural health clinic based in Galway city, is introducing a new community herb garden to the public on Saturday July 5 at 12 noon in the Small Crane, Galway.

A better metabolism leads to better weightloss

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Metabolism faults can severely limit or stop weight loss, regardless of how much dieting or exercise you do. To achieve real weight loss and to keep the weight off, you need to address your metabolism’s weak spots.

Is your thyroid killing your weight loss and energy?

Thu, May 29, 2014

Nothing affects your health and weight loss like low thyroid function. It drastically limits your energy and ages you well beyond your years. It can mean you are operating at 50 per cent of normal power – mentally and physically. It makes weight loss almost impossible because you burn 400 or 500 calories less than normal per day. It can limit or stop your weight loss no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.

Exercise your motivation at The Coast Club

Thu, May 29, 2014

Whether you are an habitual exerciser or just starting out on the road to fitness, you will encounter a time when your motivation level will suffer. Sometimes it may even drop off a cliff.

Ultimate Body event at Therapie

Thu, May 22, 2014

Therapie Clinic will host an Ultimate Body event in its William Street clinic on Thursday May 29 from 4pm to 9pm.

Irritable bowel syndrome relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, May 22, 2014

IBS can be debilitating, to say the least, with symptoms ranging from cramping to nausea, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, and fatigue.

‘For every illness, a herb grows nearby’

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Rub is an old herbal remedy that was in Dorrie Killeen’s grandmother’s family for generations. Dorrie’s grandmother used to say, “For every illness, a herb grows nearby.”

New to Health and Herbs: The Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator

Thu, May 22, 2014

A food dehydrator delivers the vast majority of foods with the same vitamins and minerals as their fresh counterparts, in a remarkable array of concentrated flavours, nutrients, and enzymes.

Simple steps for looking after your smile from Roscam Family Dental Practice

Thu, May 15, 2014

At Roscam Family Dental Practice Dr Neysan Chah believes that prevention is one of the best cures and that you are never too young (or old) to start caring for your smile. With that in mind here are three simple steps to help keep your smile looking its best.

Dr Eva Orsmond — a leading expert in weight loss and nutrition

Thu, May 15, 2014

Dr Eva Orsmond is a medical doctor from Finland who came to live in Ireland approximately 12 years ago. She founded Orsmond Clinics in 2001 to pursue her interest in weight loss and nutrition and she is now a leading expert in her field.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, May 15, 2014

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect — one will not work without the other.

How parents can give exam students a helping hand

Thu, May 15, 2014

1. Show interest. Be involved in a practical way by knowing what exams they have on particular days, the times these take place, their favourite subjects and the ones with which they struggle. Give plenty of support and be available if they want to talk about their concerns or fears.

The Doll House salon to launch this weekend

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Doll House Salon in Kirwan’s Lane in Galway will launch its new salon this Saturday from 3pm.

How to do sport luxe

Thu, May 08, 2014

Perhaps it is because I am a sporty girl, but sport luxe is my favourite style trend of the summer. You can look chic and well put together without trying too hard. Silhouettes are relaxed and strong for a low-high look that everyone can master with some well thought out pieces.

Your immune system — your life depends on it

Thu, May 08, 2014

World renowned Canadian doctor, Jimmy Gutman will host a free natural immune system health presentation in the following venues this month:

Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday May 13 at 6.30pm. South Court Hotel, Limerick, on Monday May 12 at 6.30pm.

Children’s colouring competition at Health and Herbs

Thu, May 08, 2014

Health and Herbs is running a colouring competition for budding young artists. There are two competitions, one for children aged four to eight and the other for children aged nine to 12. Children from each category are in with a chance of winning a €50 voucher to spend in Smyth’s toy store.

Aikido, the art of peace

Thu, May 08, 2014

How can a martial art be non-violent? This is the paradox at the heart of the Japanese martial art of aikido, translated ‘art of harmony’.

Digestive problems kill weight loss

Thu, May 08, 2014

Nothing is as devastating as digestive problems for your energy, health, and weight loss. Bloating, heartburn, indigestion, trapped wind, and more serious conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel, and diverticulitis can slow down or stop your weight loss no matter how much you diet or exercise.

Your digestive system is the master of everything. It is the king of your metabolism. Everything you are is made from the nutrients that you absorb or lose during digestion.

Are fad diets safe?

Thu, May 08, 2014

So much is said about losing weight that sometimes it can be hard to sort fact from fiction. There is no shortage of novelty diet programmes promising speedy weight loss, however fad diets can cause physical discomfort, damage our health and can also be monotonous making them difficult to stick to.

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