The benefits of Indian head massage

Fri, May 18, 2012

Indian head massage has many benefits for physical and emotional health. Regular massage helps reduce stress, aids relaxation, improves blood circulation, relaxes muscles, improves sleep, improves hair condition, and helps relieve sinusitis. Massage therapists do not diagnose medical problems and massage does not replace the need for medical attention.

Connemara Wild at Heart

Fri, May 18, 2012

Four Seasons Walking Festival
Make a date this year to explore the Connemara landscape with not just great walking but great guides, providing a fantastic insight into the unique cultural/archeological/historic heritage of the area running on selected dates over the four seasons of the year.

Fashion & Beauty Style Isle – Your weekly guide to fashion with Lorna Weightman

Fri, May 18, 2012

Getting fit is no easy chore and personally I am allergic to the gym. However I go anyway to keep fit and healthy and the odd time I actually enjoy myself, and with Olympic mania already gaining momentum, there is no time like 2012 to get sporty. I have never been a fan of tracksuits but with the increasing popularity of classes like Bikram yoga and Pilates, the range of gym and leisure wear now available in Ireland is at an all-time high. I will point out the obvious and say that comfort and fit are the most important, and depending on whether you like to walk, run, or go to classes, there is a practical element to your choice of clothing. The good news is that it is all very affordable.

Enhance sports performance with salt therapy

Fri, May 04, 2012

Salt therapy can dramatically enhance sports performance which can help improve lung function and is believed to increase lung capacity and stamina. If you want to improve your sports performance, visit Mayo’s first salt therapy spa at Diamond’s Car Park, Ballina.

Salt therapy for sports performance enhancement can help you get that edge over the competition. The primary goal of every athlete is to achieve their absolute maximum potential. One of the most important determinants of whether this is possible is to improve their breathing pattern.

A dream body in just four weeks

Fri, May 04, 2012

A dream body in four weeks may sound far-fetched but it is actually possible to lose between 10 and 15 pounds over the course of four weeks, with a sensible food plan and the right help, support, and advice. The trick is to stop the procrastination and take action — today.

Intensive skin hydration and face firming in just fifteen minutes

Fri, May 04, 2012

After a long cold winter, your skin needs an extra bit of TLC to get it ready for a steamy summer ahead. For a summer skin treat that is easy on both time and your purse, the CACI Hydratone offers an affordable and effective beauty saviour and is available at Pauline Cawley’s Beauty Clinic, Market Square, Castlebar.

‘Lifelong gifts’ launched for First Communion

Fri, May 04, 2012

Mother of three and entrepreneur, Aine Gleeson, from Ennis, Co Clare, is so adamant that children should appreciate the value of gifts over money at First Communion that she has designed a range of dolls to honour the occasion. The idea was prompted by her own daughter’s Communion, when she saw white envelopes being passed at speed to waiting young hands, with only a fleeting appreciation for the concept of gifting, or the milestone of the day itself.

Mayo Healthy Living Month

Fri, May 04, 2012

Local heart and stroke charity Croí and Mayo PCCC, HSE West are encouraging everyone to get out and get active during Mayo Healthy Living Month which takes place during May.

A number of guided walks are being organised which are especially geared towards encouraging individuals who do not usually get moving to be more active. These walks are taking place in Tourmakeady, Castlebar, Westport and Moore Hall and further details are available on www.croi.ie and www.mayotrails.ie or contact Anna Connor, walking development officer, on 094 904 7545. These walks should appeal to all levels of fitness.

Arthritis researchers ask for publics help

Fri, May 04, 2012

Members of the general public are being invited to engage with scientists at NUI Galway to provide their opinions on stem cells and gene therapy. Scientists hope to explore public opinion on these and other cutting-edge biomedical solutions under development, and learn what the public’s point of view is.

Public needed for bullying series

Fri, May 04, 2012

Firebrand Productions and clinical psychologist David Coleman are currently producing a three-part television series for RTÉ education on the subject of bullying.

Asthma still claiming one life a week in Ireland

Fri, May 04, 2012

The Asthma Society of Ireland marked World Asthma Day, May 1, with a campaign to highlight the ongoing tragedy of deaths from asthma in Ireland and the launch of its new asthma emergency information pack.