Oxegen campaign to stamp out drink and drug driving

Fri, Jul 08, 2011

A major road safety awareness campaign is being launched this week to coincide with this weekend’s Oxegen music festival at Punchestown, Co Kildare. The campaign is focusing on drink and drug driving.

The most complete weight loss programme with System 10

Fri, Jul 08, 2011

Diet and exercise are critical to a good weight loss programme but the most important and powerful key of all is your metabolism. Your metabolism is the “switch” that allows your weight loss to happen.

Be prepared and insulate now with EuroFoam Insulation

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

Were you affected by the cold snap last year, or concerned about your pipes freezing? Be prepared this year and insulate now with EuroFoam from EuroBead insulation.

EuroFoam is a spray applied insulation that can be used in residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects. It is NSAI certified and manufactured in Ireland. By installing EuroFoam you will seal and insulate in one application, which in turn will reduce your home heating bills. Fully trained sales representatives will be able to advise you on your home’s insulation requirements and provide you with a quotation free of charge.

Look after your spinal health

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

Eamon Molloy, a chartered physiotherapist who holds clinics in HealthWest Community Pharmacy, Ballindine, this week discusses how to deal with back pain.

Tasty treats

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

For quick and easy recipes that are healthy and great value for money — try eggs. A wide range of egg recipes and nutritional information about eggs is available on www.eggs.ie

VAT reduction in hairdressing

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

There is some good news for customers of David Martin Hairdressing who will be availing of a reduction in the price of getting their tresses looked after from July 1 as the Revenue Commissioners have reduced the VAT rate from 13.5 per cent to nine per cent.

Taoiseach to launch book in aid of Irish Cancer Society

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

Following on from the recent success of Joanne Maloney’s thought-inspiring book Quoted Moments, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced that he will officially launch the book on Friday July 8 in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, at 8pm.

Michelin chef for Achill Seafood Festival

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

Ross Lewis, master chef and proprietor of Michelin-starred Chapter One restaurant in Dublin’s Parnell Square will be the Guest of Honour at the 2011 Féile Bia na Mara, Achill Island’s popular seafood festival. It will begin on Thursday July 15 with complimentary oyster tasting in the local pubs and restaurants and finish with the always entertaining Achill’s Got Talent on Sunday July 17. There will be a host of activities and events in between to enjoy.

Do shop bought readers damage your eyesight?

Fri, Jul 01, 2011

People will often self prescribe with ready readers and use it an excuse not to have an eye test. In my experience people will pick a stronger lens. People think if it magnifies it more, they are getting a better quality set of spectacles but that is not true. Choosing a spectacle off the shelf which allows you to read certain text size does not mean that it is the correct strength. It is important that the reading correction be balanced for both eyes and that the magnification is exact in order not to cause eyestrain that may result in accelerated deterioration.

Lonely? How to stop reaching for the biscuits

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Do you run to the fridge when you’re feeling alone? Well, you’re not alone. New research has shown that 48 per cent of people feel that “being alone” is the biggest trigger for them to overeat. This new research from weight-loss programme LighterLife helps to bring us one step closer to understanding the important role that psychology plays when it comes to people overeating, and the role that behaviour change has in successful weight management.

When to wean your baby

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Dietitian Heather Miller who holds clinics in Balla, Castlebar, and Ballindine this week talks about weaning your baby.

During the first year, a baby grows more quickly than at any other time in his life. This means that he needs a lot of energy and nutrients to ensure that he can grow well. Initially, babies only need breast milk, or a suitable formula milk, but as they get older they need to have other sources of nutrition to help with growth and development. Weaning therefore is the introduction of solid foods into the diet of a baby who is drinking breast milk or formula milk. It is a gradual process but, by the time they are one year old, most children will be eating chopped, mashed, family food.

Kinesio Taping available at Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Kinesio Taping gives support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for preventive maintenance, oedema, and to treat pain.

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