Make neck and shoulder pain a thing of the past

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Neck and shoulder pains are common complaints. Some experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.

Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression.

Five reasons to start therapy during Mental Health Awareness Month

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

As October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, invites people to prioritise their mental wellbeing. With the increasing recognition of mental health’s importance, now is the perfect time to seek support through therapy.

Want to lose up to two stone before Christmas? The time to start is now

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.

Supporting women’s health with hyperbaric oxygenation

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Did you know that certain medical conditions — like rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and migraines — disproportionately affect women?

When to consider hair transplant surgery

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

It’s important to understand how baldness progresses when deciding the right approach to address it. Dermatologists usually rely on established scales to assess the stages of hair loss, with the Norwood-Hamilton scale being the standard for men. This scale lays out seven stages of hair loss.

The stages are as follows:

More than a third of Irish women feel stressed according to study

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

More than a third of people in Ireland (35%) admit to always or often feeling stressed in their daily lives, with women bearing a heavier burden (40%) than men (26%), new data shows but mini breaks help to relieve this.

Start now to lose two stone by Christmas

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.

Getting back to health and fitness with Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Looking towards autumn/winter season, most people find this time of year we need to motivate ourselves as we head into longer, darker evenings. It is so important to keep on top of our health, it's time to pick up the pieces and get our mental, physical and emotional health in order.

Gardening brand J.Parker’s expands to Ireland with new website and warehouse

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Leading UK gardening retailer, based in Manchester and run by the Duiker-Parker family, J.Parker’s announced its expansion into Ireland in August with the launch of a new warehouse and website tailored to the tastes of the Irish market.

Clearance sale now on at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

G Furniture and Carpets, located in Northpoint on the Tuam Road, has some fantastic offers available in its mega clearance sale, now on.

International Podiatry Day 2024 at Coiscéim Foot Clinic, Barna

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

International Podiatry Day, celebrated annually on October 8, is a global initiative to raise awareness about foot health and the vital role podiatrists play in healthcare. In 2024, Coiscéim Foot Clinic in Barna is proudly joining this international movement, highlighting the importance of foot care for overall wellbeing.

In celebration of the day the clinic is hosting a special staff coffee morning, to highlight the critical role podiatry plays in healthcare. This informal gathering will not only recognise the expertise and dedication of the clinic's team but also foster camaraderie and collaboration among staff members.

Pelvic Health West celebrates one year of supporting women with pelvic floor dysfunction

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Pelvic Health West was opened one year ago at the Oran Town Centre in Oranmore, proudly empowering women to prevent and overcome symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Since October 2023, more than 300 women have attended Pelvic Health West for individual physiotherapy assessment and treatment, physio-led Pilates classes and one-to-one Pilates classes.

FitLine calls on over-fifties to get involved and commit to being more active

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

FitLine is a volunteer-led telephone mentoring service that supports people aged 50 and over to be more active. It is designed to help people who want to feel healthier but don’t have the motivation, confidence or information to get moving.

Start now to lose two stone by Christmas

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The three keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else.

In most people this switch is off. Metabolism problems like slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility and digestive problems like constipation, IBS and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.

Arts project launched for cardiac patients

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The workshops were launched as part of World Heart Day on Sunday 29 September. The aim of the project is to encourage the arts to patients suffering from heart conditions.

Improved eye health with HBOT

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

One thing we often forget is how sensitive our eyes are to oxygen changes. Much like a plant wilting when deprived of water, the eyes can suffer greatly when they don't get enough oxygen. This can occur due to illness, injury and unfortunately age. Hyperbaric oxygenation can be a much needed addition to maintaining or restoring your eye health.

Hyperbaric oxygenation harnesses the healing power of oxygen. Increasing the pressure around you allows oxygen to dissolve more effectively into the bloodstream, reaching areas that are often difficult to access under normal conditions. For the eyes, which are highly sensitive to oxygen levels, this can be a significant health boost.

The hottest workout in town

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

National award winning yoga studio, Hot Yoga Galway, was opened in 2005 by Galway native Tracy Dunbar and to date it remains the only affiliated, qualified and certified Bikram Hot Yoga studio in the west of Ireland. Open seven days a week, this purpose-built studio is located on the Tuam Road (opposite the Travelodge Hotel) and offers morning and evening classes.

New study provides reassuring insights into Long COVID’s impact on heart health

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

While long COVID symptoms have been seen to have lasting impacts, a new Irish study by the Mater Private Network shows minimal long-term heart damage for patients

Home Pelvic Routine — affordable, convenient, discreet pelvic floor muscle training

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, clinical specialist pelvic women’s, and men’s physiotherapy, is providing an affordable solution for incontinence and other pelvic conditions for women and men. Her practice is located at Suite 10, Bon Secours consultants' clinic, Renmore, Galway. She also runs a clinic at Sean Mulvoy Road, and she has two clinics in Dublin.

Home Pelvic Routines are at home, online pelvic floor muscle training courses, videos and e-books, developed by Aoife Ni Eochaidh in a step-by-step way, at the right pace, and are clear, concise, and easy to follow. They are affordable, discreet, and widely available on a smart phone, tablet, or PC, and can be used in comfort and privacy at home. All users surveyed reported a 45 per cent improvement in symptoms in just three weeks.

Enjoy personalised fitness training from Alan Quin

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Local fitness and lifestyle coach Alan Quin has developed a programme that will appeal to busy people who may have concerns about privacy or may not favour the conventional gym. He is offering a bespoke service where he will travel to you and train you from the comfort of your own home.

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