Looking Forward after Breast Cancer Surgery seminar

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Local men's and women’s health clinician, Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, and Dr Audrey Kinahan, pharmacist, University Pharmacy, have announced details of an upcoming Looking Forward after Breast Cancer Surgery seminar.

Are you struggling to lose the stubborn weight around your middle?

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

Are you ready to make a positive, permanent, change that will help increase your health and wellbeing? To assist you in your journey to better health and a better shape, Glenville Nutrition will hold a 12 week nutrition and wellbeing programme with a focus on how to ‘Lose Fat Around The Middle’, providing participants with the all the tools necessary to transform their health and shape for good.

Energy health screening open day with medical herbalist Patrick Murphy

Thu, Jan 17, 2019

After a series of hugely successful open days, medical herbalist Patrick Murphy will host his first energy health screening open day of the year at the Clayton Hotel, Galway, on Saturday January 19 from 8am to 7pm, using the Supertronic health screening device.

An energy health screening session with the Supertronic device, which is used throughout Europe in many doctors' and herbalists' practices, would usually cost €180, but at the open day those in attendance can receive a one-on-one full energy health screening for only €50.

Elegant Wedding Showcase, January 20th at The Galmont Hotel

Wed, Jan 16, 2019

Your love story begins at The Galmont, come join us...

Celebrate your special day at The Shearwater Hotel's new Ballroom

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

It is with great excitement that the four-star Shearwater Hotel & Spa announce that our Ballroom will undergo a full and complete makeover from January 2019.

Promoting wellbeing through creativity

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

Social Art Ireland is a group of art therapists and psychotherapists who have joined together to promote art making as a gentle yet powerful method for self actualisation. When used as a therapeutic tool, it can release emotions and bring them into awareness.

How to tackle colds and flu this winter

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

At this time of year colds and flus are very common. “Colds and flu have similar symptoms such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, and fever which can make people feel unwell,” says pharmacist Audrey Kinahan of University Late Night Pharmacy. "The flu is more serious and sometimes may lead to more serious complications such as pneumonia. It can be much more serious for some groups of patients including pregnant women and the elderly who should seek medical attention.”

Take control of your health with tai chi

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Tai chi is a wonderful way to make sure that your body stays in good working order and that your mind is nice and calm. It is a very ancient Chinese way of exercising that nourishes your body from within by unblocking and improving the flow of qi in your meridian channels.

We are born with our own supply of qi in our bodies, but as we age this nourishing qi becomes blocked and murky. When we practice tai chi we unblock our clogged qi and promote its smooth movement throughout the body.

Sleep well this Christmas with Better Bedding

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Christmas is nearly here, and now is the time of the year when our sleeping patterns go off the rails. Late nights, excessive drinking and eating, worrying over shopping, family, and money, all take their toll.

Blackberry Hearing — what the customers say

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Blackberry Hearing was established in 2015. John Ryan and Dave Gleeson, the founders, drew on their long business experience to provide quality solutions at the best prices with exceptional customer care.

Sea Road Surgery — celebrating thirty three years

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Sea Road Surgery has been providing compassionate, patient centered, evidence-based care to Galway families for more than 30 years.

Does the size of your bed matter?

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Do you know what the best bed size is for you?
There are so many different theories out there on how to get your best night of sleep but sometimes we overlook the most obvious answer to the question — bed size. While it may sound silly, bed size can seriously affect a person’s sleep every night. Have you ever wondered if you were sleeping on the right size mattress?

Get glammed up this Christmas with Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy, Salthill!

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

As the countdown to Christmas continues, (only 12 days left), the lucky people will have all of their Christmas shopping done and dusted. But for those still searching for that perfect gift for the special someone in their lives, why not pay a visit to Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy.

Take care of your eyes this winter with these nutritional tips from Oranmore Optometrists

Fri, Dec 07, 2018

Nutrition is one of the only areas where someone can take action to help avoid eye health problems. If you take control of this area of your life you can significantly reduce the risk of having poor eyesight or even going blind.

Christmas Dry Eyes

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

This Christmas, to save you from tears, give your eyes some TLC at Oranmore Optometrists.

Dry eye is a very common condition that occurs when the quantity and quality of the tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated.

Put the sparkle into your eyes for Christmas at Oranmore Optometrists

Tue, Dec 04, 2018

Oranmore Optometrists, located in the Orantown shopping centre, have truly got the Christmas festivities well underway. Santa has already had his annual eye exam to ensure he can check his lists twice without any eye fatigue, meanwhile, Mrs Claus is finally delighted to have her dry eye symptoms under control! Not forgetting Rudolph and his Deer friends, they were fitted with special anti-glare lenses to guarantee minimising glare when flying around!

WHAT IS CAUSING MY CONSTIPATION?

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

If you have less than three bowel movements a week, it is usually considered constipation. Most people suffer from constipation once in a while, but some people suffer from chronic constipation which can affect their daily life. Usually they feel sluggish, lethargic and sometimes irritable. It can affect appetite and concentration. Some people are afraid to eat or go to the toilet.

Christmas Gifts @ Skin Herbalist - Treat Yourself to the pure power of nature

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

The Skin Herbalist moisturisers, soaps and shampoos, Droserin, Protektin, Artrin, Cytovital and Ruticelit are all based on unique organic herbal extracts. Besides their creams, these products contain herbal extracts, pure natural essentials oils and thermal water from the Podhájska hot spring. They are beneficial to the skin and hair and, through the energy system of acupuncture points and reflex zones. Their advantage is that they act gently, they are easy to wash away with water, and they do not unnecessarily burden our body with chemicals. Nutritive Balsam untangles hair and provides it with nutrition.

Bloating — what causes it and how natural therapies can help

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension. Common causes are overeating, eating too fast, swallowing food too quickly, talking while eating and swallowing air, certain foods which can cause gas such as beans, lentils, cabbage, cauliflower, and drinking too many fizzy drinks.

Christmas tree and other holiday allergies

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Sales of antihistamines and boxes of tissues go up in winter but especially during the holidays. Here are some of the causes of the spike in allergies: Food – during winter holidays people eat out, with lots of seasonal and unusual foods, and parties where you may not know the ingredients of the foods you are consuming, ending with some unpleasant allergic reaction. Alcohol may affect judgment, and you may forget to check the ingredients to which you are allergic.

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