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.

The salon will give away a free blow-dry voucher to the first 30 people who visit on the day. Call in for a free consultation for colour, or if you are thinking of a new look and would like to have a chat about it with one of the talented and creative staff at The Doll House Salon.

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:

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.

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.

Menopause relief with Care Cure Acupuncture

Thu, May 08, 2014

Menopause can be a traumatic period in a woman’s life. Symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, a holistic system of healing that has been practised in China for 2,500 years, menopause symptoms occur because of a deficiency in yin energy.

Food intolerance testing available at The Liosbaun Clinic

Thu, May 08, 2014

Are you tired of being tired? Do you suffer from low mood and not enough stamina to get things done? Food can be your greatest medicine or the slowest poison if you do not eat the right foods for your body. At The Liosbaun Clinic, Yvonne O’Shaughnessy, leading food intolerance specialist and nutritionist, offers food intolerance testing using blood analysis of 150 foods, aiming to avoid symptoms of chronic fatigue, bloating, IBS, weight gain, migraine, skin conditions, constipation, irritability, sugar cravings, etc.

MLD therapy and the management of lymphoedema

Thu, May 08, 2014

Tuam Cancer Care Support and Information Centre will host two Saturday workshops this month. The first of these will be held on Saturday May 17 from 11am to 1pm. The subject will be manual lymph drainage therapy for the treatment and management of lymphoedema. Elaine Grehan, registered MLD therapist, will give an information presentation along with a demonstration of the Hivomat machine (deep tissue oscillator), and the benefits of using this. This workshop will be of particular interest to people who would like to gain a better understanding of their own condition. There will be a questions and answers session afterwards, and a light lunch will be provided. Places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Kathy at Tuam Cancer Care, 093 28522, to register for this free workshop.

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