Complementary Health Therapist, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland. Tel: +353 (0)86 277 5212

 

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Nordic Walking:
Nordic Walking is something that I frequently came across during my ski trips to Austria. It is very popular there but I didn't properly investigate it until I returned after a trip in March 2007......
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Antioxidants:
Antioxidants are molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of other chemicals.
Oxidation is a redox chemical reaction that transfers electrons from a substance to an oxidizing agent
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Arthritis:
There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis —
(degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. .....
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The Digestive System:
The Digestive system is something that we have all had issues with at some stage or another. It is a very detailed and complex system incorporating both hollow and solid organs starting from the mouth and ending at the anus...... more

 

Diabetes:
Diabetes is becoming increasingly common. Where once it used to be associated with the elderly, is it now effecting the young due to diet and lifestyle......more

 

The Spine:
Acute back pain is considered to be something that can be cured between 3 days and 6 weeks, with or without treatment. Chronic back pain, however, is where the symptoms or pain last from 3 months to a year or more.......more

 

The Importance of a hobby:
It is very easy to not have one, and it can be difficult to know how or where to start with one. But the effort has to be made, and I have yet to meet somebody who has regretted the bother of trying. more

 

The Human Heart:
The heart is an incredible powerful organ. In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times without ever pausing to rest. It is made of cardiac muscle which unlike other muscle in the body, never gets tired..... more

 

How the body uses fats:
Hunger pains, hormone production, protection against eye disease, prevention of Liver disease, heat generator, organ cushion, are just some of the many vital uses Fats have in the body...... more

 

Counselling:
There are many different schools of counselling out there, but they all have the same fundamental objective - to help. There are many more reasons why somebody may want to attend a Counsellor and it is becoming increasingly popular in Ireland today...... more

 

Achieving our goals:
We all have them at some stage throughout our lives, some are big some are small, some are easily obtainable while others can be that bit more difficult. But I believe they are important and can help keep us positive and focused..... more

 

Water:
Water, water, water. We are constantly being told how good it is for us... if only it tasted a bit better. But it really is worth while appreciating just how necessary and beneficial water is...... more

 

Smoking:
Giving up smoking is something that I would imagine every smoker has thought about at one stage of their lives. A vast majority I am sure have probably tried to quit at least once. We all know how dangerous they are to our health, but if you need a reminder while you are trying to quit, why not print of the following and stick it somewhere where you are most likely to want to light up..... more

 

Websites

Zen Habits
A truly wonderful website

National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland)

Holisto
Ireland's Holistic Directory

BBC
Science, Humanbody section.

World Massage Forum
The global community for touch professionals

Colour Therapy
Very informative website all about colour

Irish Complementary Health

Irish based Health website.

The National Geographic's Human Body

 

Books

A Mind of its Own
By: Cordelia Fine

'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff'.
Series By: Richard Carlson Ph.D

'The Integrated Health Bible'
By: Dr Mosaraf Ali

"Body" The complete Human -
How it grows, How it Works and How to keep it Healthy and Strong
By: National Geographic

 

Lara O'Connell, Dip. Reflex. MNRRI.
Main Street, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland. Ph:+353 (0) 86 277 5212
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