May 2019 - Page 4 of 5 - West Cork People

Be curious about mindfulness!

Susan O Regan May, 2019

It takes courage for anyone to step into a mindfulness class. Many people confess to coming along because they have heard a lot about mindfulness but are not quite sure what it involves. Curiosity is key, combined with the courage to step out of your comfort zone. There is a […]

How to use Retinol – my top tips

Sherna Malone May, 2019

Can an ingredient described as a “true miracle worker” really live up to such hype? The answer is a big YES! Ask any dermatologist what the best multi-tasking anti-ageing ingredient on the market is and the answer will be retinol. An antioxidant derivative of Vitamin A, this over the counter […]

Columnists

Treating hay fever and seasonal allergies with natural remedies

Hannah Dare May, 2019

Summer is coming, and Glengarriff is about to burst into a glorious riot of colourful flowers. Great news for most of us, as we welcome the lengthening of the days, unfortunately for others this means the start of the dreaded hay fever season. Hayfever is not something I have suffered […]

Time for a seasonal change

Karen Austin May, 2019

Photo : Tagliatelle with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms I’m just about all ‘kaled’ out. We have eaten some amount of kale and spinach in the last six weeks and I am almost happy to see the plants bolt. We will miss them but the new baby salad leaves and rocket […]

Weathering the storms

Tommy Moyles May, 2019

Whenever there is stormy weather I’m more strategic with where the cows and calves graze. Strict grazing rules get glossed over and the priority becomes working out which ditch offers more protection from the wind. I’m very glad of the weather apps on the phone for events like Storm Hannah […]

Health & Lifestyle

West Cork Ark

Tina Pisco May, 2019

It seems that someone has got the word out to whoever cuts the grass verges along main roads about leaving dandelions and daisies for the insects. Driving up to Cork last week I was happy to see both flowers bobbing in the sunshine. I think that dandelions and daisies are […]

Month: May 2019