Mayo COPD support group meeting

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

A meeting for anyone who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will take place on Thursday February 23 at 3pm in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar.

Style isle... Your weekly guide to fashion with Lorna Weightman

Fri, Feb 10, 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.

Irish Natural Medicare at Staunton’s

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Medically approved Bpro cardio screenings will be held in Staunton’s Pharmacy, Main Street, Castlebar, on Thursday February 16. These screenings are clinically proven to measure central aortic systolic pressure 99.7 per cent as accurate as an angiogram.

Fake the perfect body for Valentine’s Day

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Irish beauty brand, Karora is all heart this Valentine’s, donating €2 to the Irish Heart Foundation for every Karora product sold during February at its online shop (www.karoracosmetics.com) and at participating salons, such as Beautiful Touch, Market Lane, Tone Street, Ballina.

Spring clean your digestive health

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

As spring officially begins this month, it is the perfect time to reassess your dietary habits following the cold winter months. To encourage a healthy lifestyle mindset, Danone Ireland has issued some simple tips on helping to maintain good digestive health for the coming year:

Food allergy testing in ISHSKO Centre, Westport

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Do you feel bloated after eating certain foods? Are you tired or out of breath at certain times of the day? Do you find you cannot lose weight, and suffer headaches for no apparent reason? If so, you may suffer the symptoms of food intolerances.

Valentine’s headache for migraineurs

Fri, Feb 10, 2012

Valentine’s Day may be the time to spark off romance, but for half a million people in Ireland the day can also spark off a migraine.

“Over 20 per cent of sufferers list dietary factors as triggers,” says Donna Ryan, information officer at the Migraine Association of Ireland. “Common Valentine gifts such as chocolate and alcohol always rank highly, as do processed meats and cheeses. However we don’t advise those affected by migraine to exclude foods from their diet unless they are proven triggers for them.”

Boost your immune system with a visit to Mayo’s first salt spa

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Look after your health with a visit to Western Salt Therapy, Mayo’s first salt therapy spa, located at Diamond’s Car Park, Ballina.

Model Pippa O’ Connor to headline Westport wedding fair

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Pippa O’Connor, one of Ireland’s top models and star of hit RTE show Brian and Pippa Get Married, will headline the Westport Plaza and Castlecourt Hotels Resort wedding fair from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday February 19.

Start to shed weight today — proven new ingredient discovered

Fri, Feb 03, 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?

Revive Q10 Plus — the only pure cardiovascular food supplement on the market

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Revive Q10 Plus is an advanced health food supplement which brings together a unique combination of nutrients known individually to promote cardiovascular wellbeing. The experts have developed a formulation of 28 of the finest ingredients, expertly blended to enable you to begin each day with an infusion of soluble goodness. This antioxidant food supplement is available to replenish your depleted resources.

Nominate a carer for Carer of the Year

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

The Carers Association is now accepting nominations for the Carer of the Year and Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012. These awards, sponsored by Emergency Response, celebrate the dedication shown by family carers in Ireland to providing care in the home to their loved ones.

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