Notes for the season
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
A Good Foundation
“The importance of a good foundation cannot be over emphasised”. I read that opening line in an article in National Geographic magazine about architecture but it is equally applicable in the cosmetic world.
Detox, slim, and lose inches with Annaghdown’s special offer
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Ann Joyce, proprietor of Annaghdown Seaweed Spa, has over 30 years’ experience in the health and beauty business. She has always kept up with the latest technology, with the result that she has now discovered a brilliant method for cellulite and weight loss.
Read more ...Slapping and children
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Research carried out on this topic has shown that the majority of parents would prefer to use non-physical ways of disciplining their children. Also, parents are keen to learn about other methods of discipline but often find it difficult to access this information.
Read more ...Doctor, Doctor
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
![‘All patients are vulnerable and apprehensive,’ says Mr Padraic Reagan, a consultant plastic reconstructive and hand surgeon at University Hospital Galway and the Bon Secours Hospital. ‘We [as doctors] are in a wonderfully privileged position that we can help people and that they place their trust and confidence in our skills.’](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2010/10/32479_thumb.jpg "‘All patients are vulnerable and apprehensive,’ says Mr Padraic Reagan, a consultant plastic reconstructive and hand surgeon at University Hospital Galway and the Bon Secours Hospital. ‘We [as doctors] are in a wonderfully privileged position that we can help people and that they place their trust and confidence in our skills.’")
Medical advice columnists in newspapers and magazines are inundated with queries. People too scared or embarrassed to approach their doctor about some worrying medical problem find it easier to put pen to paper and confide in a total stranger.
Read more ...Notes for the season
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Accessories addicts out there know that bags always reflect the fashion of the season. This autumn/winter we are looking at everything from a good mix of sixties style ladylike handbags, to sophisticated seventies inspired totes, to cross-body bags, to satchels.
Read more ...How to wear autumn trends for plus sizes
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Getting great autumn looks for a plus size can be difficult, and you often end up buying clothes because they fit rather than because they suit you and make you look good. Here are some hot ideas for plus size autumn trends:
Read more ...David Martin — on your doorstep
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
David Martin, one of the city’s most established and well -respected salons, opened its second Galway city salon at Kingston Road (opposite Joyce’s supermarket) 22 months ago, and what a success it has been.
David Martin provides the ultimate in relaxation while professional hair stylists take care of your tresses. You can enjoy a shiatsu massage while your hair is being shampooed, or why not treat your hair to a personalised treatment and then relax under the new hair spa for 20 minutes — your hair and scalp will be left fully reinvigorated. Treatments are available for €20 extra, appointments are highly recommended to ensure the hair spa is available.
Read more ...Hi tech fitness for the time poor
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
BodySmart in Barna leads with the Power Plate as its key high tech equipment focus. Developed by NASA to help astronauts regain muscle tone and strengthen bone density after spending time in space without gravity, the device has incredible uses for the rest of us, according to Morgan Pierce, MD of BodySmart.
Read more ...Galway Bay Half Marathon - what happens next?
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Months, weeks, days of training have led up to the Galway Bay Half Marathon this weekend where sprightly runners will be togged out and ready to pound the pavements in aid of various charities, to beat personal challenges, or just for fun, but when it’s all over will you be hanging up your trainers?
Plenty of training, check, signed up for the marathon, check, get down for registration tomorrow and Saturday morning at Elverys Sports in Galway Retail Park, check, and ready to go for the 10k and half marathon, check, but wait, what happens after? If you find yourself pondering this question well think of it this way, should you really let all that hard work and preparation go to waste? It would be shame.
Read more ...Acupuncture as a treatment for pain relief
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Acupuncture is a Chinese therapy that works miracles for different diseases, especially for relief of acute pain. According to traditional Chinese medical theory, there are energy pathways called meridians that flow through your body. A blockage of these pathways results in health related issues. When needles are inserted in the areas which influence the energy flow through the meridians this relieves the pain.
Read more ...Learn the twelve commandments of love
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Are you blessed with a lifelong loving intimate relationship? Sadly few of us are. Professor Harvey Wasserman, MD and director of the Galway Healing Road Psychotherapy Clinic, estimates that at most 10 per cent of committed relationships are excellent, 20 per cent are good, and the rest are in various states of numbness or misery. Professor Wasserman believes there are 12 commandments for happiness.
Read more ...Turning our life around
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Dr Eva Orsmond, who has become a household name, is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert. The programme sees a group of people put on a rigid diet and exercise programme in a bid to lose weight. But behind the scenes, Dr Eva’s battle to re-educate people on health fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.
Orsmond Clinics has now opened its sixth clinic in Newbridge. Dr Eva believes that many medical conditions can be cured through lifestyle change — a major part of which is weight reduction. “We have a variety of calorie controlled diet plans that you can choose from,” she explained. “During your 12-week programme you can change between these diets plans, there are no set rules, but we will guide you along the way to help you achieve your goal. You can achieve a 10 per cent weight loss with us, in either six or 12 weeks depending on the intensity of your diet plan.”
Read more ...Tackling tiredness
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
When you wake up in the morning do you wish you could stay in bed? Do you feel tired and weary with little appetite for a new day?
Read more ...Turning our life around
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Dr Eva Orsmond, who has become a household name, is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert. The programme sees a group of people put on a rigid diet and exercise programme in a bid to lose weight. But behind the scenes, Dr Eva’s battle to re-educate people on health fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.
Read more ...New season, new you
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
As the summer has come to a close, for most of us we are left with good memories of our holidays and the not-so-good extra holiday weight. All the overeating and partying has left us feeling sluggish and our skinny jeans are a little too snug. However there is a solution.
Xipisan™ weight loss programme is a revolutionary slimming aid supplement which is available through pharmacies nationwide and is dedicated to help you combat those stubborn pounds in a safe and healthy manner without causing the body any undue stress.
Read more ...Balance is best in early stimulus for your baby
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
Parents of small babies know that it is important to stimulate their children from an early age by providing opportunities for them to explore their environments.
By stimulation we mean all the things parents naturally do with young children — talk, sing, play with them, tickle them, and cuddle them.
Read more ...No more sleepless nights
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
You’ve just tucked them in bed, sung a soothing lullaby and dimmed the bedroom lights. You are looking forward to a quiet evening toasting your toes in front of the fire or catching up on the latest news with your friend on the telephone.
Read more ...Free heart health talk in Galway next week
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Irish Heart Foundation will hold a free public talk called ‘Heart Health – What Women Need to Know’ at the Salthill Hotel on Wednesday September 22.
The IHF, a national charity fighting heart disease and stroke, is promoting this month as a red alert to all Irish women to make themselves aware of the risks and signs of heart disease. As many women (5,000) as men die from cardiovascular diseases and the Irish Heart Foundation is encouraging people to Go Red for Women and take action to reduce their risk.
Read more ...Hosting Chernobyl children 2011
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Local charity, Camp Claddagh, the Galway branch of the Adi Roche-founded Chernobyl Children's Project International, has launched its annual drive to recruit new families to support its rest and recuperation programme.
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