Lose weight in ten days

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the root of excess weight is an imbalance within the body caused by malfunctioning of the spleen and liver.

Acupuncture with traditional Chinese medicine can make it easier to deal with stress, frustration, and anxiety that can trigger overeating and bingeing on fattening foods. Endorphins also affect the digestive and hormonal systems, so acupuncture can help rebalance the organ systems. Some people opt for drugs or fad diets; too often this is counterproductive. The problem may well be that, after years of impaired digestion, their metabolism may simply not be functioning as well as it should.

The nine to five

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

We all experience the feeling first thing on a Monday morning, dragging yourself out of bed, jumping in the shower, and then opening the wardrobe doors asking the same question: What will I wear? The traditional work wear attire consisted of the standard suit, for both men and women. For women, that has changed somewhat; the suit is disappearing and in come dresses and separates, which in essence, are far more flattering and comfortable to wear all day. That is not to say that dress policies specify what we can and cannot wear to work, so make sure you familiarise yourself with this before taking on any fashion experiments at work.

How to use colour blocking to flatter your shape

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Whether in delicious pastels or vibrant hues, this spring colour blocking is bigger than ever. Here is how to wear this look to suit your shape.

Get your lips ready for Valentine’s

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Cold temperature, wind, matt lipstick, and even medication can all dehydrate fragile lips, leaving them sore and chapped, a big no no when it comes to romance. Not only are dry and cracked lips less than attractive, they can also be painful and extremely uncomfortable.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, ensure lips are in kissable condition with Eau Thermale Avène Cold Cream Lip cream, an ultra-rich cream specifically developed to treat dehydrated and severely dry lips, bringing immediate comfort, rapid repair, and long lasting protection.

Valentine’s Day

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

A young woman awoke from her nap and told her husband: “I just had a dream you bought me a pair of Louboutin shoes, I wonder what that means?” Her husband replied: “You’ll know tonight.” That night he came home and handed her a beautifully gift wrapped package, and inside was a book entitled The Meaning of Dreams.

Great ways to get in shape at the Coast Club

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

It is that time of the year again, we have piled on a few pounds and our clothes are feeling a little snug. Now is the perfect time to make a new start and increase your energy levels for the year ahead.

The Coast Club staff at the Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo, will provide you with some helpful tips and advice on how to get the most out of your workouts.

Real weight loss with System 10

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

There are three keys to a genuine weight loss plan — diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. These 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.

Breakthrough for weight loss

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Weight loss is a sensitive subject, whether you only have a few pounds to lose or whether you have a great deal more to lose, the most important step is taking decisive action. Equally important is taking a proven, consistent, and healthy approach that really works. The weight loss world is a bit of a minefield with so many false promises that just serve to set us back.

Looking ahead

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

You may think that looking ahead to Spring is a little premature considering we are amidst a cold winter, but the fashion industry always works one season in advance. I am a regular London Fashion Week attendee and back in September I found it hard to decipher Spring/Summer 2012 trends, when we hadn’t even hit Winter. But that’s the way the industry works and the challenge for a journalist is to predict what’s coming. Christmas may be in the air, however, the fashion media start to preview upcoming collections as early as October. And so over the last week, I have had Spring in my step!

Psychic and holistic fair in Loughrea this weekend

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A psychic holistic fair will take place in the Loughrea Hotel and Spa this Sunday, February 5, from 11am to 7pm.

Notes for the season

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Days off work provide the ideal opportunity to give our face and skin a breather. On those days we rely on a different, but equally important, group of products, or supporting cast if you will.

Must-have spring separates to suit your shape

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

January is finally behind us, the evenings are getting longer, and spring is around the corner. Tantalising looks and exquisite pieces are appearing in the shops. February is the perfect time to rejuvenate your wardrobe.

Feeling tired all the time? Low mood and not enough stamina to get things done? Your body needs detoxing, superfoods, and balanced nutrition

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A four-week programme is offered by Yvonne Duffy O’Shaughnessy at Health and Herbs, Sea Road, Galway, including juice therapy, correcting your diet, and detoxing your bowel, liver, and kidneys in order to get back the boundless energy you once had. Juice therapy, superfoods like wheatgrass and spirulina, and a healthy low GI programme for weight loss and vitality, are not only a delicious solution to assist you in your weight loss goals, it is also an incredible way to increase your stamina and vitality as well as fight disease and recover from illness faster as you cleanse your body, rebuild blood cells, increase your immunity, alkalise your system, reduce allergies, improve the cardiovascular system and heart health, and increase your overall wellbeing.

NUIG calls on patients with back pain for trial

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is currently recruiting patients with back pain to take part in the Pain Disability Prevention Programme (PDP) trial. The study offers patients with back pain the opportunity to avail of 10 sessions with a clinical psychologist trained in pain rehabilitation.

Start to shed weight today — proven new ingredient discovered

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Imagine being able to curb your hunger pangs, increase your energy levels, and kickstart your metabolism into burning more calories and shedding unwanted weight. How about eliminating unwanted weight from notoriously difficult areas, from the thighs, waist, bum, and even the neck and chin?

Naturigin — natural hair colouring now available at Salthill Pharmacy

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

The Naturigin hair colour series is a permanent hair colour series that is as clean and natural as the latest developments allow. This is a natural and professional hair colour that protects you and the environment from excess undesirable chemicals. It is a 100 per cent permanent hair colour to achieve and maintain a beautiful and healthy looking hair colour.

Style Isle

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Fashion DIY
Whether we want to admit it or not, we are not as cash rich as we once were. The word of the moment is “economising” and the twitter hash tags reinforce topics like recession, downturn and a whole load of other words implying descent of some sort. I would like to think in terms of fashion we can ignore these circumstances, use what we have and try to reinvent them..Aka fashion DIY.

Whatever kind of girl you are

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

The week before last I had the great pleasure of viewing the launch of Brown Thomas’ spring summer 2012 collections in Dublin. Shelly Corkery, head of fashion direction, talked us through what looks like one of the most exciting seasons to come along in a while.

Sportswear, and the aquatic, along with the twenties, fifties, and sixties, were the main trends for spring/summer. Aquatic is hands down the most amazing. Taking inspiration from oceanic plant life, sea shells, and the iridescent shimmer of the sea, designs from Peter Pilotto and Alexander McQueen are literally breathtaking. Colour is everywhere. But so is monochrome, along with pretty pastels, and peplums (every girl’s best friend). As Constance Harris, fashion editor for the Sunday Independent, says, Brown Thomas has “edited very nicely into a formula”, almost as if each girl has the building blocks laid out to easily freshen her wardrobe for the season.

Twelve ways to style yourself thinner in 2012

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Wear high heels
Heels will always make legs looking long, lean, and sexy. Whether it is a kitten heel or a four inch heel, go for a height you can walk comfortably in. Thin heels with a peep toe or pointy toe will lengthen the legs. Avoid a chunky heel as this shorten the legs.

Inviting men and women to self-reflect

Thu, Jan 26, 2012

Men and women interested in pursuing a path towards enhancing their own emotional health and wellbeing are invited to apply to join an AnamAire therapeutic awareness group.

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