Natural remedies for colds, flu, and infection

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

Ultan Molloy, MPSI, HealthWest Community Pharmacy gives some advice on taking natural remedies.

Heart happy health tips to see you through Advent

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

The Irish Heart Foundation’s expert health promotion team has created a handy Advent calendar of motivational tips and helpful reminders to steer the nation through the indulgent festive season without piling on the pounds and to stay healthy this December.

Vhi Healthcare pays €26.8 million in claims for Mayo customers

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

Vhi Healthcare paid out €26.8 million in claims for the healthcare needs of its customers in Mayo. The biggest spend involved claims for the treatment of cancer amounting to almost €4.6m, including just over €1m spent on claims for breast, bladder, and prostate malignancy. Orthopaedic procedures including replacement knee and hip joints, fractures, and back problems accounted for a further €4.2m of total spend, followed closely by heart and circulatory conditions which cost €3.2m to treat. Claims benefit of €1.45m was allocated to cover 750 claims for arthritis and rheumatism.

Customers from Mayo admitted to hospital for treatment of digestive system problems such as stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammatory bowel disease, etc, incurred costs of almost €2.5m. Additionally, €2m was allocated for claims associated with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and included expenses relating to the treatment of strokes, brain haemorrhage, damage to nerves, and many other conditions. Some €2.8m was allocated to investigation of non-specific symptoms and illnesses and claims for which no final diagnosis could be established.

Mayo Man wins UCD Start-Up Award

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

PurOrigin, a new venture focused on designing and developing novel, energy efficient, domestic appliances, has won the University College Dublin 2012 NovaUCD 2012 Start-Up Award. In addition to the award the promoters of PurOrigin were presented with a €20,000 prize fund after being declared overall winner of University College Dublin’s 17th NovaUCD Campus Company Development Programme.

Mayo’s young people asked to protect Ireland’s environment

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, is making a final call to young people across Ireland to take environmental issues into their own hands. Due to popular demand, the registration deadline for the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2013 been extended until Friday December 21. The programme recognises and rewards young people who create environmental action projects that directly affect and influence their local communities.

ECO-UNESCO is calling for young people from every community in Mayo to take part. “Last year more than 5,000 young people took part in the Young Environmentalist Awards. The creative, innovative, and forward-thinking projects that they produced have had a direct impact on over 200 local communities. The environment is our greatest natural resource: these young people are amazing caretakers, and deserve to be recognised for their efforts,” said Elaine Nevin, national director of ECO-UNESCO.

Why risk nine times more money per project?

Fri, Dec 07, 2012

Across the globe, more and more executives are beginning to appreciate that to be successful demands a project mind-set, especially when they realise that they have finite resources that they have to put to the best use.

Atlantic Prosthetic Orthotic Services Ltd celebrates its 10th anniversary

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

When Atlantic Prosthetic Orthotic Services (APOS) Ltd first opened in 2002, the company employed two prosthetist/orthotists and one technician. Now employing over 13 people at their clinical and manufacturing base in Kilcolgan, Co Galway, APOS Ltd is one of the largest providers of prosthetic and orthotic services in Ireland. The company holds clinics (funded both publicly via HSE and privately) throughout the country and has clients from both Ireland and abroad.

Stress and digestive support for the Christmas holidays

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Christmas, and the lead up to Christmas, is one of the most stressful times of the year. Trying to do so many things in a limited time frame, eating too much and drinking too much alcohol. For many people Christmas is an emotionally unhappy time due to financial stress or unresolved family issues. Many people experience great loneliness and worsening of depression symptoms during this time.

A great night’s sleep with non-allergenic bedding

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Do you suffer from asthma or allergies? Perfect Balance and Spundown products, which are non-allergenic and can be refreshed and revived after washing at home, are available from Irwin Interiors, Castlebar.

Healthy gums are a must for our overall health

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Research is ongoing, but red, swollen, and bleeding gums may point to health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Healthy gums are a physical barrier designed to stop bacteria entering the body. When gums are unhealthy, bacteria from the mouth may enter the bloodstream, setting off an inflammatory reaction elsewhere. Left untreated, gum disease can increase the risk of a host of diseases linked to inflammation. Certain diseases and medications may also cause problems in the mouth, which is why an annual check-up with your dentist is recommended.

Laser hair removal and red vein treatment

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Laser hair removal is where an area of hair on the body or face is treated with a laser beam—it is an intensively concentrated beam of light.

Looking for what to get that special someone for Christmas?

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Buying a gift of substance is always difficult but Allure is making that decision easier with a selection of great gift ideas. Its vouchers come packaged in a beautiful box, making this an ideal gift that keeps on giving.

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