Get fit for Santa at Lookfit

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Everyone is now looking forward to the Christmas season so why not get a headstart on your New Year’s resolutions by beginning your fitness journey at Lookfit. It uses a gradual step by step approach that will build your confidence in exercise and healthy eating in a way that suits your lifestyle.

It has two programmes starting in November. The Fit for Santa programme is ideal for people who have some experience in exercise and will begin on Tuesday November 10. The Fit for Santa programme includes two private lifestyle and nutritional analysis sessions, unlimited group exercise sessions for four weeks, an information booklet, a body basics session, a healthy eating guide, a home workout guide, and you will be given a selection of healthy and tasty recipes over the four weeks.

Mayo Pink Ribbon hits a new fundraising high

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

2015 was a gala year for Mayo Pink Ribbon as it announced a staggering fundraising total of €110,643 for the year. This is the highest amount ever raised and the organising committee is full of praise for everyone involved in the fundraising efforts. Monies are generated by a combination of events including the Mayo Pink Ribbon Cycle, which takes place every May Bank Holiday weekend, and the Mayo Pink Ribbon Golf Classic. 

Asthma and respiratory relief with Care Cure acupuncture

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

From a traditional Chinese medicine standpoint asthma is the direct result of a deficiency in the lung meridian (channel). Once this lung energy becomes blocked, the chi (vital energy) becomes unstable and triggers an immune system response restricting both inhalation and exhalation. This is accompanied by wheezing and sometimes a cough.

Asthma and respiratory relief with Care Cure acupuncture

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

From a traditional Chinese medicine standpoint asthma is the direct result of a deficiency in the lung meridian (channel). Once this lung energy becomes blocked, the chi (vital energy) becomes unstable and triggers an immune system response restricting both inhalation and exhalation. This is accompanied by wheezing and sometimes a cough.

Stress is not in the mind

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbocharges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system. Chronic stress can occur in response to everyday stressors that are ignored or poorly managed, as well as exposure to traumatic events. Adrenal glands react to the alert by releasing epinephrine/adrenaline, which makes the heart pump faster and the lungs work harder to flood the body with oxygen. Digestion then shuts down. This can cause significant damage and numerous symptoms.

Holistic health fair in Westport this Sunday

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

A holistic health and psychic fair takes place this Sunday, November 1, in Hotel Westport. The fair will have in attendance some of the best in local and national holistic therapists along with a large selection of holistic gift retailers, craft stands, and psychic mediums. This event promises to be one you will not want to miss, local retailers on the day will include Atlantis Holistic Store, Eureka Gift Store, and Deterra Oils.

Four Castlebar athletes taking part in New York City Marathon for Western Care

Fri, Oct 30, 2015

Final preparations are being made by four Castlebar athletes who are taking part in the 2015 New York City Marathon. Lorraine Toner, John Geraghty, and husband and wife Karen and Seamus Devaney will all run the Marathon in New York on Sunday November 1 in aid of Western Care Association.

Water Babies winter term gets ready to splash down

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Water Babies winter term starts on Monday November 9 and bookings are being taken for classes. Classes take place in Hotel Westport, Hotel Ballina, and Breaffy House Resort. Water Babies is run by Jamie and Lisa Cobbe and currently teaches more than 650 babies and toddlers per week in Galway, Sligo, and Mayo.

How to lose weight

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

When it comes to weight loss, “how to lose weight” is one of the most searched phrases on Google search. So many overweight people have become totally disillusioned after years of attending weight loss programmes, they wonder if there may be some elusive solution that they have not yet found.

Spectacular winter bridal sale

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

Brides will be flocking to The White Room in Mullingar for its spectacular bridal sample sale taking place on Thursday next, October 29, through to Sunday November 1. The White Room is known all over for the high quality designers that are stocked and dresses will be greatly reduced in this sale with prices slashed as low as €200.

Mayo nutritionist to speak at Ireland's biggest wellbeing event

Fri, Oct 23, 2015

A Mayo nutritionist will reveal the secrets to postponing the ageing process when she appears at Ireland’s biggest wellbeing event, the Mind, Body, Spirit and Yoga Festival in the RDS, Dublin, from tomorrow, October 24, to Sunday October 26. Colleen Kennedy promises to grab the attention of all those who wish to defy getting older when she gives a talk at the festival about ageing at a cellular level. The Westport herbalist and naturopath, who runs the Body and Mind Health Centre in the town, has based her presentation on countries which have the highest number of centenarians with a high quality of life. 

Neom Wellbeing Spa Treatments being launched at Vanilla

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

Vanilla Beauty and Laser Clinic in Castlebar has stocked the Neom range of body care and home fragrance products for the last 10 years; they are now introducing the Neom treatments to the clinic.

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