Four things elite athletes do to stay healthy — and you should too

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

I wrote this article a good few years ago from an Irish athletic camp in the Pyrenees mountains. There was a mix of elite senior athletes and some younger athletes trying to get the benefit of altitude. I had the pleasure of doing the physio for these athletes and get some training done myself. Win win! Here is the article:

Fight fatigue naturally with Evergreen

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Do you feel like you are always tired even though you have had good night’s sleep? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Most of us know what it is like to be tired, especially when we have a cold, flu, or some other viral infection. But when you suffer from a constant lack of energy it may be wearing.

Physiotherapy appointments available in person, by phone, and online

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Patients are advised on an individual basis in a live physiotherapy assessment, either in Aoife Ni Eochaidh's clinic face to face or by telephone or video call. Don’t worry that telephone and video physiotherapy might not be as good as attending in person, a lot can still be achieved and it is always better to start sooner rather than later with any health issues.

INTRODUCING THE HERBAL ACADEMY

Wed, Jul 15, 2020

The Herbal Academy with these online courses, anybody can expand their knowledge of home herbal remedies and better understand how they enhance your health and longevity. The Foundation Herbal Medicine course is our main course. It is the most comprehensive material and is supported strongly by The American Association of Drugless Practitioners. When purchasing the foundation course, you will also receive the color therapy course for free! This offer is valid until the 30th September. Download the course handbook here for more insight into what the course entails!  The course can also be offered by mailing. For more information and to access the course please visit the website and if you have any further questions feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Be easy on yourself while coming out of lockdown

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

The world is beginning to open up, there are cars on the roads, children in the park, the hustle and bustle is back. But where is our place in a new world order? There's so much information about how to behave and how to act, it can be hard to find what fits for us.

Advice on running as you age

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

It is no secret that our bodies change as we age. However, while you may feel that your days as a whippet-like twenty-something are behind you, it does not necessarily mean that you are no longer able to perform at your best. As the old adage goes, ‘age is just a number’, and many runners find that through a combination of smart training and experience, they actually flourish once they hit the veteran ranks.

Personalise your health and fitness with genetic testing

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

In recent years it has become clear that our genetic make-up has a strong influence on body weight and how we respond to different foods and exercises. With scientific advances, we are now able to use the information in our DNA to predict which diets, lifestyle choices, and exercises work best for each individual person.

Three things to do to keep your back healthy

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

According to clinical sports medicine, back pain is something that will affect up to 85 per cent of the Western population at some point in their lives. The vast majority of the time the back pain you experience would be classified as mechanical low back pain. This simply means that your back pain is due to the way you move or the positions you put your back in during the day, causing too much stress on the structures of the back such as the joints, discs, or ligaments. Therefore, to fix your pain we first have to fix some of the poor habits that are causing you to put too much pressure on the ligaments, joints, or discs of your back. Here are three tips to help avoid or treat back pain.

In-person physiotherapy appointments now available

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Western Podiatry Clinic reopens

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Western Podiatry Clinic has now re-opened for business. The clinic has stringent protocols in place that adhere to Government and HSE guidelines.

Walk-in GP service at Doctor 365

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Doctor 365, previously known as Hr Clinic, is a GP service in Galway that offers a walk-in medical service seven days a week, 365 days a year, including Christmas and bank holidays from 10am to 7pm (closed daily for lunch from 2pm to 3pm). The clinic hopes to return to pre Covid-19 times of 10am to 9pm in the next couple of months.

Change your training to change your results

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

This article is all about varying the stress we apply to our body. If I run or work out at the same intensity, for the same amount of time, all the time, do you think I will continue to improve? No. Your body gets used to the training or stress you apply to the body.

How does this apply to your training? Well most people, like my friends in Newcastle, tend to start by doing the same training again and again. They run the same distance at the same pace every time they train. They wonder why after a few races they keep getting the same results.

Free introductory counselling consultation

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

O'Neill Phone and Online Counselling is offering a free 15 minutes consultation (by appointment), via a private and secure platform, for new clients.

‘Studying with CNM is one of the greatest experiences you will ever have’

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

by Kelly Mulhall
I worked for many years in events and marketing which was very stressful. My diet was poor, I lived off ready meals, pastries, crisps, and coffee. I had suffered long term with IBS, eczema, and adult acne after coming off the pill for 15 years. I was run down and kept getting ill all the time. After countless trips to the GP and fruitless medical testing to get to the bottom of it all, I was so confused and upset as to why my body was completely out of sync. I had finally met my tipping point. From then on, I decided to start taking my health into my own hands and exploring ways to improve my symptoms.

In-person physiotherapy appointments now available

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Get motivated and get fit with NRG Online

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

NRG Online is a live and on-demand fitness platform offering unlimited access to daily live workout routines, as well as on-demand classes, delivered to you by NRG Health & Fitness, one of Ireland's leading health and fitness providers for the past 18 years.

Your feet in safe hands

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Angela Mc Anearney, Roisin Dooley, and Anthony Walsh of Galway Podiatry Clinic, 34 Upper Abbeygate Sreet, are back to provide the same professional, patient-centred, friendly, podiatry service that you have come to expect for relief of all your foot problems.

In-person physiotherapy appointments now available

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Preparation for Pregnancy or IVF

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

The Preparing for Pregnancy program through Acupuncture & Nutrition at The Crane Clinic seeks to guide you through optimising your chances to reach your goal of a healthy pregnancy and creating life.

Both partners play a vital role in nourishing the soon to be embryo, as the quality of the male sperm is just as important as the female egg quality. Roughly three months preparation pre- conception is recommended as this is the length of time it takes for eggs and sperm to mature. A good blood supply, the right nutrients, correct hormonal signalling and the capacity to supply adequate energy to the embryo is a particularly important consideration for eggs coming from women with somewhat older ovaries or anyone diagnosed with PCOS.

Lanidor virtual shopping parties are all the fashion

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

Virtual shopping trips online at the trendy Lanidor website have become a popular online get-together for groups of fashion lovers wowed by the vivid styles of the Galway-based store which has now re-opened to the public.

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