Reducing diabetic related amputations

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Did you know that Ireland is currently one of the top spenders in the world on complications related to diabetes? It is estimated that between eight and 10 per cent of our overall healthcare expenditure is spent on diabetic complications such as hospitalisation, surgical interventions and long-term wound dressings, etc. Even more concerning is that while other EU countries are successfully reducing the number of diabetes-related amputations by introducing hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT), Ireland isn't keeping pace.

One of the biggest challenges for people with diabetes is dealing with non-healing wounds, especially foot ulcers. HBOT can significantly speed up healing by boosting oxygen supply to the affected area. In fact, European studies show that HBOT can improve the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by up to 75 per cent in some cases. The combined antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits following sessions of HBOT create an optimal healing environment.

The benefits of tai chi

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Do you know someone who needs help with stress, anxiety, sleep, or has back pain or arthritis?

The buzz is building for oxy-powder digestive formula

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The launch of Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula at Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic open day is just around the corner, and the excitement is growing. Scheduled for August 31 at the Clayton Hotel in Galway, this event is your chance to explore a product that’s already making a difference in people’s lives.

Mental Health Commission launches toolkit for young people accessing CAMHS

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has published a toolkit to support and empower young people accessing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Ireland.

The rise of the 'ageless fifties' phenomenon

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Renowned Irish skin expert Eavanna Breen offered her professional insights in response to a recent viral Daily Mail article highlighting the ‘ageless’ appearances of celebrities in their fifties like Jo Whiley, Shania Twain, and Kate Beckinsale. Breen delves into the factors contributing to their youthful looks, emphasising the importance of advanced skincare, healthy lifestyle choices, non-invasive cosmetic procedures, and a positive mindset.

Advanced skincare: the foundation of ageless beauty

Being a loser makes Mary a winner

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Mary Joyce has lost a life-changing 6st 1.5lbs and has been awarded Slimming World's Woman of the Year in the Menlo Park group.

Galway University Hospitals pilot successful Emergency Department avoidance programme

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway University Hospitals has successfully piloted an Emergency Department avoidance programme, which has the potential to significantly reduce ED attendances and save hospital bed days.

New survey reveals what makes us feel good

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

We all love a big celebratory moment, but sometimes it’s the small wins that can really give us a little lift each day. As part of its Get The Good Going campaign, to celebrate the launch of the newly reformulated Müller Light range, Müller asked the Irish public to reveal the things we find uplifting on a daily basis.

Dress for success

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Summer may be slipping away but dresses have lost none of their allure as we face into September. All that is required now is a cardigan or jacket to provide an additional layer of warmth to ward off seasonal chills.

2013 camogie captain is Best Dressed at The RDS Dublin Horse Show

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

This year’s Best Dressed winner at the 2024 RDS Dublin Horse Show was Lorraine Ryan Kelly from Galway, who walked away with a €10,000 cash prize from 1664 Blanc. The 2013 Galway senior camogie captain wore a hat by Caitriona King, a bronze lace blouse by Julie Caufield, black trousers by No Name Style, black shoes and a black handbag with gold detailing which she borrowed from her mum.

85% of Irish seek workcations, research reveals

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Irish travellers are embracing a new era of exploration, driven by a desire for sun-soaked beach holidays, flexible workcations, and authentic experiences off the beaten path. New research from bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, highlights that 56% of Irish consumers prefer beach destinations, while a staggering 85% are eager to combine work and travel, reflecting a new growing trend toward work-life balance. The study also reveals a rising interest in unique and undiscovered destinations, as travellers seek more meaningful and personalised journeys.

Common decorating mistakes that can devalue your home

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Embarking on a DIY painting and decorating project can be a fulfilling endeavour, offering a personal touch to your living space and potentially enhancing your home’s aesthetic and value.

Patrick Murphy’s Herbal Clinic to hold open day for the launch of Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Patrick Murphy's Herbal Clinic invites you to a special event on August 31, where the much-anticipated Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula will be launched. This event, held at the Clayton Hotel in Galway, offers a unique opportunity to discover how this award-winning formula can help with a range of digestive issues.

DBC Chartered Physiotherapy launches women's health physiotherapy

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

DBC Physiotherapy has been at the forefront of delivering personalised and effective care to individuals seeking rehabilitation and pain management solutions in its state of the art rehab facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. With a commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of the community, the team are expanding their services to include women’s health physiotherapy led by chartered physiotherapist Maria Weaver.

Maria joined the team at DBC Physiotherapy in Athlone in January 2024, having graduated from Coventry University in the UK and working for 14 years in both the NHS and private practice, where she treated a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including pelvic girdle pain, low back pain in pregnancy and postnatal aches and pains. More recently, Maria has further developed her experience in the women's health field, competing courses to include internal examinations.

Multiple Sclerosis Ireland supports people with an MS diagnosis

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

More than 10,000 people in Ireland are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disorder which affects the central nervous system (CNS) - the brain and the spinal cord.

Top athletes choose HBOT

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) might sound a bit technical but it’s actually pretty straightforward. You sit in a special chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal, allowing your lungs to take in more oxygen than normal. This might seem like a small thing, but this extra oxygen can have some pretty powerful effects on your body.

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show today

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Best Dressed at the RDS Dublin Horse Show takes place on Thursday August 15 where, back by popular demand after an absence of a few years is the Most Creative Hat category sponsored this year by Pichet, a Bib Gourmand restaurant which celebrates fifteen years in business this summer. Over the last decade women (and men) have entered this category wearing ingenious creations, from a hat with a fully working RDS clock tower to one covered in hundreds of paper butterflies.

Transform your digestive health and shed pounds with Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The Skin Herbalist is introducing the Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula to Ireland, a product that is already making waves as the Digestive Product of the Year. If you’ve been struggling with digestive concerns like constipation, bloating, or gas, this revolutionary formula could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Oxy-Powder Digestive Formula is designed to offer relief from these common but disruptive issues by harnessing the power of oxygen to cleanse and detoxify your digestive tract. Imagine feeling lighter, more comfortable, and free from the bloating and discomfort that can hold you back.

Podcast answers questions about intestinal illnesses

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.

Gutcast, the first podcast for people living with IBD in Ireland, was developed by Crohn’s Colitis Ireland (CCI) and Johnson & Johnson, to support people living with IBD. The podcast series brings together healthcare professionals and people living with the condition to provide practical advice and information for people with IBD, and helping friends and family understand more about their loved one’s experience.

New research reveals a quarter of children have never had an eye test

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A quarter of children aged four to 16 have never had an eye test, new research by Specsavers has revealed.

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