Staunton’s Pharmacy launches simple but super new Vichy skincare regime

Fri, Jun 20, 2014

I was lucky enough recently to be invited by Staunton’s Pharmacy on Main Street in Castlebar to be one of 100 women across Ireland to trial Vichy Laboratories’ latest new product line - Idéalia - ahead of its official nationwide launch, which took place this month.

Altogether, 10 women from Mayo took part in a three-month trial to put Vichy’s new skincare regime to the test.

Make-a-wish calls for ‘toss your boss’ skydivers

Fri, Jun 20, 2014

Have you ever wanted to throw your boss from a plane? Make-A-Wish Ireland is calling on employees all over Ireland to ‘toss your boss’ in a white knuckle skydive experience to help grant wishes to children aged between three and 17 who are battling life threatening medical conditions such as cancer, brain tumours, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.

New scheme to tackle isolation of living with aphasia

Fri, Jun 20, 2014

It’s hard to imagine what life would be like if we suddenly couldn’t communicate with the people around us anymore.

Campaign launched to fight leading cause of blindness

Fri, Jun 20, 2014

A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness about the leading cause of blindness in working-age people in Ireland - diabetic macular edema (DME).

Bella Beauty wins national recognition with bridal awards

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Bella Beauty, the salon that was earlier this year named as a national finalist for Wedding Journal’s Bridal Make-Up Artist of the Year award, is once again winning national recognition for its bridal services.

Jaw disfunction can cause serious discomfort and pain

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Headaches, exaggerated curvature of the neck, tooth grinding, poor digestion, muscle locking, blocked sinuses and misaligned bite, not to mention pain and discomfort — it may surprise many to learn that all of these symptoms and more can arise from jaw disfunction.

TMD (temporo-mandibular joint disfunction) is the misalignment and discomfort of the jaw and supporting muscles and is a common problem presenting among patients at the Ishsko Centre in Westport, according to therapist Robyne Igra, holistic massage therapist, ITEC LMT.   

New stylist at Glamorous in the Harlequin

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Glamorous Hair Design, in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar, has just recruited a new, highly experienced stylist.

Claremorris weight loss course to boost heart health

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The long list of health problems associated with being overweight has been well-chronicled in recent years in the same way the many benefits of healthy weight loss have been highlighted.

However, slimming the waistline and shedding the pounds can be very challenging.

Walking course to manage arthritis pain

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The Mayo branch of Arthritis Ireland is running a six-week ‘Let’s Get Walking’ course for people living with arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Raising awareness for men’s health

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A national awareness week to encourage more men to take better care of their health kicks off this Monday (June 9).

Holistic Massage at the Ishsko Centre

Fri, May 30, 2014

Robyne Igra is qualified in holistic massage and studied deep tissue technique to create a personal holistic treatment. Since qualifying she is continuing to broaden her education and is currently studying for a sports and remedial massage qualification to supplement her treatments. Robyne has a passion for an integrative approach to health and wellness and aims to work together with mind and body to resolve unrest. As a therapist she incorporates the client’s medical history, current lifestyle, and expectations and work with the client in order to create a tailor-made treatment plan.

Athenry Barber College offering full and part time courses

Fri, May 30, 2014

Athenry Barber College, currently located in Northgate Street, managed and run by trained professionals. Valerie Glavin Broderick and Maria Dunican, is offering full time and part-time day and evening courses in all levels of hairdressing, from foundation to advanced. The college’s accreditation is internationally recognised, and it is possible to be qualified in just a few weeks. The college is open to anyone from school-leavers looking to start their hairdressing career to an adult looking for a new career or to enhance existing qualifications. Class sizes are small and focus often on one-to-one training. Please note they are shortly relocating to new premises on Barrack Street, Athenry. For more information, call 087 7417474 or visit www.athenrybarbercollege.com

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