Matrix Hair care for damaged hair

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Following the success of Matrix Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong for weak hair, new Matrix Biolage Advanced Keratindose is designed for damaged, chemically-treated, hair.

Twenty five per cent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

One in four deaths from coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke could be prevented each year, according to new evidence from the Health Research Board Centre for Diet and Health. Such an outcome requires everyone in Ireland to cut their salt, trans fat and saturated fat intake, and eat three more portions of fruit and veg per day.

Support for survivors of child sexual abuse

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Share— the support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, will be recommencing shortly after its summer break. The group meets every fortnight at the Ballina Family Resource Centre and is facilitated by local psychotherapist Melanie Bracewell and Nick Groom, himself a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.

SafeTALK training

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

SafeTALK is a three hour training programme that prepares anyone over the age of 18 to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. Following a safeTALK workshop you will be more willing and able to perform an important helping role for people with thoughts of suicide.

Charity BBQ in aid of MS was a great success

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The twelfth annual Gala Barbecue in aid of Multiple Sclerosis was recently hosted by Norah and Gerry Walshe in the gardens of Hotel Westport.

Mayo people are shedding pounds with new Croí programme

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Delivered by a Croí nutritionist over six weeks (one hour per week), this new weight management programme includes expert guidance on all aspects of healthy eating, including the following topics: exploring your relationship with food; making healthy choices when shopping; understanding food labels; and controlling portion sizes. During the six-week programme each person is encouraged to keep a food diary and a weekly weigh-in is also provided for those who wish to participate.

Delivered in Claremorris and Castlebar in recent weeks, this Croí weight management initiative is recording great success. Participants are achieving, on average, in excess of eight pounds weight loss per person, thus shedding the pounds as the recommended weight loss guideline of one to two pounds per week. The programme has been very positively evaluated; with participants acknowledging that it is providing the right mix of information, support, and motivation they require, in order to successfully lose weight and make lasting positive changes to their eating habits.

Looking for a challenge? Try the Croí charity 5k

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

The team in Motivation Weight Management, Westport, are looking for you to support the 5K charity fun run in aid of Croí. Motivation Weight Management is the main sponsor of the first 5k Westport Fun Run in aid of the heart and stroke charity.

A change of diet can improve your health

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

Antibiotics are being over-used to treat many forms of chronic illness in Ireland, which could be simply improved by a change in diet; a situation which, significantly, is contributing to the dangerous rise in antibiotic resistant infection like MRSA and ESBL.

The skin saviour that rewinds time

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream is a breakthrough cream that delivers retinol quality results minus the irritation while also enhancing the skin’s vitality and radiance.

Is your lawn a holy show?

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Time to call the people who can help, Greenhand Lawn Treatment Service are on hand to sort you out.

Fashion show for Western Care Association, a tremendous success

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

The Ultimate Funky Hair Show in the Failte Suite at the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar, on Saturday July 13 which was organised by Kay’s Hairdressing Salon, Castlebar, was a tremendous success. A full attendance really enjoyed watching more than 30 models showcase up to the minute hair styles and colours, while local outlets Don Racine, UFO, and Brant Rock presented the latest fashions for every occasion. Shoes were provided by Parsons and beauty by Mulroy’s Beauty Salon.

Discover high-powered hair

Fri, Aug 02, 2013

Day-to-day mechanical and environmental elements in addition to lifestyle changes can all take their toll on your hair causing it to become fragile with increased breakage and dullness. Remedy and repair hair with the new Biolage advanced fiberstrong collection.

The ultimate range for those who seek high-powered hair the new Biolage advanced fiberstrong collection represents a new generation in Matrix haircare combining nature’s botanical benefits with molecular science, for progressive, professional, results.

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