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by Gillian Kelly on May 27th, 2015 - 2248 Views

A new device called ‘Mutebutton’ has been invented to help to ease the symptoms of tinnitus.  This consists of headphones and a little device, shaped like a lollipop, which you place on your tongue.  Calming music and nature sounds emanate from the headphones, while the tongue is being stimulated... 

by Betty Brunkard on May 21st, 2015 - 2892 Views

Strawberry and Cream Individual Cheesecakes Ingredients: 250g Marie Biscuits 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250ml Double Cream 6 Tablespoons Icing Sugar Few Drops Vanilla 550g Fresh Strawberries, halved Method: Crumb the biscuits by placing in a plastic bag and beating with a rolling pin. Whisk cream,... 

by Betty Brunkard on May 21st, 2015 - 1497 Views

Double Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients: 6 Plum Tomatoes Half Cup of Sun-dried Tomatoes 3 Cloves of Crushed Garlic 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Quarter cup Olive Oil Quarter cup of Freshly Chopped Basil Salt and Pepper to taste French Baguette 2 Cups of Mozzarella Method: Combine all ingredients in a... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 19th, 2015 - 1441 Views

Toddlers are unable to communicate effectively when they are upset about something because the frontal lobe in their brain has not fully developed yet.  As they grow and learn to communicate effectively their tantrums usually subside. Although it is distressing when a toddler throws a tantrum at home,... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 15th, 2015 - 2998 Views

Coeliac Disease is an auto immune disease caused by a reaction to gluten.  When the sufferer eats gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the lining of their small intestine. About 46,000 people in Ireland suffer from Coeliac Disease.  Monday May 11th to 15th  saw Coeliac Awareness Week and... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 8th, 2015 - 5251 Views

  What is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterised by binge eating and self induced vomiting. A person suffering from this condition may be normal weight and appear to be happy and sociable, this makes the condition difficult to detect. Anyone can suffer from... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 6th, 2015 - 1896 Views

Men Can Get Hot Flushes Too Hot flushes are all part of the menopause right? Well according to recent findings, men who are receiving Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) blockers for prostate cancer can experience unpleasant menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings,... 

by Gillian Kelly on May 1st, 2015 - 2083 Views

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oil has a wide variety of health benefits such as increasing the immunes system, decreasing high blood pressure, increasing the metabolism.  It also helps the digestion and conditions the hair and skin.  Coconut oil has been used for years in Asia but has become... 

by Gillian Kelly on Apr 27th, 2015 - 2674 Views

Hay Fever Triggers & Natural Cures Summer is just around the corner.  People are enjoying the long evenings and bright mornings, and the scent of fresh flowers in the air.  Unfortunately for some people the pollen from flowers and freshly cut grass can cause terrible hay fever symptoms.  These... 

by Gillian Kelly on Apr 20th, 2015 - 1905 Views

  Depression – What you need to know Depression is a severe mental health illness which affects over 450,000 people in Ireland according to Aware.  It affects how a person sees themselves, other people and the world around them. It can feel as though a black cloud is hanging over you and... 

by Gary Kelly on Apr 17th, 2015 - 2721 Views

Electricity Meter Pay as you Go or No?   Recently, I became a customer of the Electric Ireland “Pay-As-You-Go” electricity scheme and to be honest, I wasn’t sure about it when it was first mentioned to me, but now, a month down the road, I think I’ve changed my mind. At first, when it was... 

by Alan Finn on Apr 13th, 2015 - 2229 Views

Beware Of The Pick Pockets Summer is the time when we all come out of hibernation and enjoy the sun. Subsequently, carnivals from the tall ships festival to music festivals fill out our weekend schedule. It is prudent to remember that it may be a busy time for you but it’s also a busier time for pick... 

by Gillian Kelly on Apr 10th, 2015 - 1790 Views

Kid’s Sight & Sleep at Risk from Digital Devices Children are leading a more sedentary lifestyles these days. Instead of playing outside they are indoors playing games on their tablets or phones.  This is resulting in eye problems in children from them concentrating on the screens for too long. ... 

by Gillian Kelly on Apr 2nd, 2015 - 4583 Views

  Absence of Folic Acid Causes Defects in Unborn DCU researchers have discovered that there is not enough folic acid being added to food, which is resulting in defects in unborn babies.  Birth defects had been reduced in 2008 but began to increase again in 2009.  It was argued that this was in... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 30th, 2015 - 2271 Views

Anti Gravity Yoga Quickly Becoming New Craze! Antigravity yoga is the latest form of yoga, which incorporates the main yoga postures, dance and Pilates while the person is suspended in a hammock.  The hammock is made from silk, a webbing strap and two support chains.  It’s strong enough to hold... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 18th, 2015 - 3457 Views

The History of Aromatherapy – Gillian Kelly relates the history of Aromatherapy, its benefits and outlines the essential oils The History of Aromatherapy The history of Aromatherapy goes back to the Egyptians using Myrrh and Frankincense for the embalming process in their tombs.  Egyptians believed... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 16th, 2015 - 2041 Views

Stress – A Medical Perspective Ava Stapleton MIACP  – An accredited counsellor and clinical supervisor for the last 20 years.   My office is based in Cork street Dublin 8. Ph for appointment is 0864043109. What is Stress? Do you often feel like you are about to fight a tiger?     Are... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Mar 11th, 2015 - 14044 Views

New Cork Street Social Welfare Office Details Apollo House and Thomas Street Social Welfare Office will close and will be integrated into a new INTREO Office on Cork St. /Ardee, with some business redirected to Bishop’s Square Intreo. Along with these, the remainder of the Case Officers in D’Olier... 

by David Carr on Mar 10th, 2015 - 1580 Views

New hope for lung cancer victims A pioneering cell therapy which has been shown to significantly reduce or eliminate tumours in mice is for the first time to be tested on humans. Starting early next year a group of 56 participants will begin the treatment which involves 3 infusions of almost a billion... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 4th, 2015 - 2171 Views

What is Hypnosis? – In this article, Gillian Kelly explains the fascinating science of Hypnosis. Hypnosis is a state of being fully present and focused to such an intense level that the outside world becomes less important.  It can be used to effectively reduce anxieties, bad habits, e.g. smoking...