Book review by Castle Bookshop

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

The Wheel of Time is one of literature’s greatest achievements in epic fantasy. It was written by the late Robert Jordan, and completed posthumously by his successor, Brandon Sanderson.

Food allergies and intolerances

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Dietitian Heather Miller who holds clinics in Balla, Castlebar, and Ballindine, this week talks about how to deal with allergies and intolerances.

An estimated three per cent of adults and six to eight per cent of children suffer from a food allergy, with 20 per cent of the adult population 'thinking' that they have some form of food intolerance. Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system inappropriately acts against a protein within food - known as an allergen. Antibodies are produced as part of this response and a complex chain of events occurs leading to the symptoms such as eczema, asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and in its most severe form —life threatening anaphylaxis.

Visiting restrictions in place at Mayo General Hospital

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Mayo General Hospital is advising that due to the presence of suspected norovirus (winter vomiting bug) in one ward in the hospital visitors will only be permitted to non-affected areas during visiting times.

Cutting edge Quantam Series light therapy is now available a the ISHSKO Centre

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Destress and revitalise with January offers
The Avalon Effect is the effect one’s body gets when it is exposed to natural light and energy vibrations from the Quantum Series light therapy system; which in turn helps to stimulate the body’s natural and innate ability to heal itself.

Healthy eating options at The Harlequin

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Alan Lane, the head chef at the Harlequin Restaurant, has been working on healthy, tasty, eating options for you to enjoy, so you will not feel guilty when dining out. The healthy options are available on both the lunch and dinner menus for you to enjoy.

Beat the January blues

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

The third Monday in January (16) has become known as Blue Monday, or the most depressing day of the year, due to a combination of poor weather, the post-Christmas blues, and mounting debt. Whether or not this is the most depressing day of the year, January can be one the months most associated with a low mood and the disorder known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Symptoms of SAD may consist of difficulty sleeping or difficulty waking up in the morning, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, weight gain, irritability, and withdrawal from friends, family, and social activities; all of which can lead on to depression and a feeling of hopelessness. Here Dr Abbie Lane a consultant psychiatrist from the stress clinic based at Saint John of God Hospital, a leading provider of mental health services and treatments in Ireland, offers some advice on dealing with the disorder:

Irish Cancer Society concerned over rising lung cancer rates in women

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

At the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s Lung Cancer Awareness campaign 2012, the society has expressed concern at a recent report which shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the biggest cause of cancer death in women in Ireland for the first time. This year the society is encouraging everyone to Look After Your Lungs, know how best to prevent lung cancer, know the signs and symptoms and if you are concerned, go to your GP.

Lack of heart failure awareness causing 'needless waste of lives'

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Just one in seven people can accurately identify the symptoms of heart failure (HF), even though it is one of Ireland’s deadliest conditions – having a worse five year survival rate than many forms of cancer.

New Year get active resolution

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

The New Year is a great time to look to the year ahead and make positive changes, and one such change that many people think of is to get fit and be more active. The Get Ireland Active website (www.getirelandactive.ie) is a great resource for anyone who would like to get more active and is looking for advice and suggestions on where to begin. The website was developed by HSE as a one-stop information source on how to get involved in physical activity.

Rethink your drinking for 2012

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Making a resolution to reassess your drinking habits on January first can seem like an easy decision after a hectic party season. However making this resolution last past those January blues is the tough part.

Stock urgently needed for Enable Ireland shops

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

Enable Ireland is calling on the public to do a post-Christmas clear out and donate unwanted goods to Enable Ireland shops as a matter of urgency. The call follows an average decrease in donations of 30 per cent nationwide in 2011.

Charitable resolutions for a new you in 2012

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

A New Year’s resolution can help you to make a profound, lasting, and positive change in your life. Yet sticking to resolutions can be notoriously difficult. Barnardos, Ireland’s leading children’s charity, has some suggestions to help you keep your resolution and also make a difference to the lives of children living in Ireland.

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