Unislim relaunches in Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Unislim is celebrating 47 years in business this year and is relaunching classes in the Galway region over the coming weeks.

With the huge success of the new Balance plan, Unislim members across the country are seeing record breaking losses since January. This plan gives members the freedom and flexibility to create and enjoy their favourite meals while effortlessly dropping the pounds.

Top fashion trends for summer 2019

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Whisper it quietly but it seems that the weather is taking a turn for the better with the sun showing its glowing face and temperatures hitting doubles figures.

WHAT’S CAUSING MY ACHES AND PAINS?

Tue, Feb 26, 2019

Body aches and pains are an everyday part of life for all human beings. There are many causes and reasons and usually there is an innocent explanation for it. But if the pain continues for a long time and starts affecting your life then it’s time to try and find out the underlying reason.

Natural alternatives to dieting from Dr Marilyn Glenville

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Dieting might seem like an obvious way to lose weight, but according to weight expert Dr Marilyn Glenville it is not the best option. Here are Dr Glenville's tips for losing weight without dieting, courtesy of Evergreen Healthfoods.

Don’t diet

Lose weight and get four free workshops with WWFreestyle

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

There are just a few days remaining to opt in for this great offer from WWFreestyle.

Get fit and social at The Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Do your 2019 fitness resolutions need a little boost? The Ardilaun Leisure Club has all the inspiration you need.

Help for sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

IBS is a common digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often considered an embarrassing problem because of the symptoms. There is no known cause or cure for IBS, although symptoms can usually be eased.

Better hearing with both ears

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Why do people have two ears? Basically, it is to widen the scope of your hearing so you can find out where sounds are coming from, and from what distance. In reality it is not your ears that do the listening, but your brain. And to interpret sounds correctly, the information it receives must be as accurate and as detailed as possible.

Sticking to weight loss goals has never been easier thanks to new Slimming World additions at Iceland

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Iceland Ireland has everything you need to slim down for good with some tasty new Slimming World additions now available across its 26 stores nationwide.

Exploding The Diet Myths — how to lose weight and stay healthy without dieting

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

See Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD, the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health, in The g Hotel in Galway on Tuesday February 26. and find out why diets do not work, and what does.

Do calories count and are all calories equal? Paleo versus keto versus intermittent fasting – do they work? How effective are vegan and vegetarian diets for weight loss, and how do you keep yourself healthy on them? Does the timing of your meals make a difference?

Success for St Paul's Students

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Two transition year students from St Paul's Secondary School in Oughterard have been selected to represent their school in this year's Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture regional finals in the TF Royal in Castlebar on March 7.

Colm Fahy and Lauren Melia say they are "honoured" to represent not only their school but also their community next month. Their design is titled "Fuinneamh", which is Irish for energy, and is based on the promotion of positive mental health. It demonstrates the different types of energy, such as physical and electrical, but also positive and negative as displayed by the contrasting shades of colour - both lighter and darker.

BLOATING

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

BURNING FEET – COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES CAN HELP

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Some causes of Burning Feet:
* Diabetes – higher blood sugar and triglycerides over a long period can damage the nerves in your hands and feet and can cause burning feet.

This Valentine’s, Take your Health to Heart!

Mon, Feb 11, 2019

With February being the month of love, now is the perfect time to refocus your attention onto the health of your heart. Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Ireland. However, 80% of heart disease is preventable, simply by making a few small changes in diet and lifestyle.

Tailored health programmes from Dr Clare

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Dr Dilis Clare, GP and medical herbalist, has designed six programmes to deal with the main health conditions seen in her Sea Road surgery — sleep problems, digestion issues, stress and adrenals, thyroid and energy, skin problems, health check, and cholesterol.

Droserin cream health benefits

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Breathing problems and respiratory conditions are notoriously hard to treat but a solution could lie in something as simple as an organic herbal cream, or droserin cream, to be specific. Made from natural ingredients, including thermal water from the Podhajska hot spring, its most important components are Rosa centifolia and the bio-information of Drosera rotundifoli — both have excellent effects on the lungs and skin.

Sleep advice for the over fifties from Better Bedding

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Many older people experience a change in their sleeping patterns. They differ from the sleep of a younger person in the following ways: The older adult experiences numerous brief arousals in the night, more daytime napping, there is less of a drop in body temperature during sleep, and they prefer earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up.

Genuine weight loss from System 10 helps you lose two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – 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 such as slow thyroid, type 2 diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, and digestive problems such as constipation, IBS, and diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do. Work on fixing your metabolism problems for amazing results. Combine this with a reasonable diet and a reasonable amount of exercise and you will get the best, the fastest, and the easiest weight loss ever.

The hottest workout in town

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

National award winning yoga studio, Hot Yoga Galway, was first introduced to Galway in 2005 by Galway native Tracy Dunbar, and to date it still 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, afternoon, and evening classes.

New out of hours GP service available in Galway

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

A new extended hours GP service has opened its doors in Galway, offering patients access to doctors seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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