Get in shape for summer

Fri, May 15, 2009

Curves, the woman-only gym franchise is launching its Get in Shape for Summer challenge. Available to both members and non-members of Curves across Ireland, the Curves Weight Management Programme is a system where women can attend six weeks of small, intimate classes run by trained Curves personnel.

Mayo student’s fashion collection on show

Fri, May 15, 2009

The Irish fashion scene is eagerly awaiting this year’s Peter Mark NCAD graduate fashion show on May 23 in Dublin’s CHQ Building, and for Katriona Flynn from Mayo it will be the first chance to see her final year collection on show in all its glory.

Be revitalised

Fri, May 15, 2009

Are you operating at your full energy of your life force? Our body has the capacity to feel this energy all the time and knows how to restore and balance this energetic life force. So what about our minds?

Get fit this summer at Ocean Spirit

Fri, May 15, 2009

The Ocean Spirit Leisure Centre at Hotel Westport was proud to receive the White Flag Award in October. This is the eighth year running that Ocean Spirit Leisure has retained the White Flag. It is the only comprehensive quality award for leisure facilities in Ireland, and underlines the Ocean Spirit Leisure Centre’s commitment to the highest standards in hygiene, maintenance and customer service.

Walking weekend break

Fri, May 15, 2009

You don’t have to go abroad to enjoy a refreshing change of scenery. This June, why not think closer to home and head to the Kingdom for a weekend break with a difference? The Irish Heart Foundation invites you to take part in the Annual Kerry Walk around Killarney on June 12-15, where you can enjoy a unique experience combining beautiful scenery, invigorating walks, and the knowledge that every step you take is helping in the fight against heart disease. All you need is a good pair of boots, plenty of enthusiasm, and a great sense of adventure.

The weekend includes three nights’ accommodation in the Lake Hotel in Killarney, all meals and packed lunches, two full day and one half day walk. All who take part are expected to raise a minimum of €675 to help raise essential funding for the national heart health charity. A €100 deposit is required to reserve a place. See www.irishheart.ie/kerrywalk, talk to Tanya on 01 668 5001, or e-mail [email protected]

Get back into the garden without putting your back out

Fri, May 15, 2009

Dr Andrew Harvey, Mayo Chiropractic Family Practice, Castlebar, is this week informing Mayo Advertiser readers about maintaining spinal health.

Operation Alteration

Fri, May 15, 2009

Well we’ve two classes down and 16 to go and I feel fantastic. We had Mark putting us through our paces on night one with a strenuous circuits class and Nicola ensured our butts weren’t left out on Tuesday with a spinning class. Still wearing the track of the saddle but as they say no pain no gain.

History of homeopathy

Fri, May 15, 2009

Connie Menezes, a registered homeopath outlines the history of homeopathy for Mayo Advertiser readers.

Psoriasis information day in Staunton’s Pharmacy

Fri, May 15, 2009

A free psoriasis information day will take place in Staunton’s Pharmacy, Castlebar, on Friday May 22 from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Dermatology nurse Caroline Kennedy will discuss patients’ individual cases and treatments. Psoriasis is a chronic, incurable, skin disease, characterised by dry red patches and thick silvery scales on the skin that are extremely itchy, leading to scratching and bleeding.

Happy Heart Weekend

Fri, May 15, 2009

The Irish Heart Foundation is calling on the nation to buy a heart for €2 on Happy Heart Weekend from May 14 to 16 to help save more lives. Every year an estimated 5,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest in Ireland – that’s 13 lives lost every day.

CHEFS OF MAYO

Fri, May 08, 2009

Health loaf
Ingredients: 14 ounces of brown flour; two ounces of plain white flour; one teaspoon of broad soda; one teaspoon of brown sugar; one teaspoon of bran; one teaspoon of wheatgerm; one teaspoon of oil; three eggs; nine fl oz of milk; one teaspoon of sesame seeds and one teaspoons of linseed.

Flu info line

Fri, May 08, 2009

The HSE has set up a dedicated 24 hour flu information line — freephone 1800 941100 where recorded, up-to-date, information about flu symptoms, what to do if you are worried, and updated travel advice is available.

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