For some, initial awareness of death happened when our first pet died. For others, it was finding a bird sprawled out in the garden or witnessing a lamb born still. (By the way, all good opportunities to begin conversations in a straightforward, honest way with young ones)… I didn’t have […]
Many years ago I chatted to a lady who told me that at one dreadful time in her life she had been so stressed that it interfered with her ability to function physically. At one point she couldn’t lift her arms above her shoulders. That conversation came back to haunt […]
Sleep support for families of children with additional needs is one of Sarah Murray’s niche areas, as she recognises that sleep is a crucial foundation for early intervention and behaviour support. Thirty to thirty-five per cent of children under the age of five will suffer some form of difficulty with […]
With the increased enthusiasm for the outdoors post-pandemic, it’s been a busy time for 20th Clonakilty Scout Group since its inauguration in 2018. Local hikes and walks, camping trips around Munster, beach days and clean-ups, campfires and local volunteer work have all been part of the outdoor fun. The three […]
The West Cork Feel Good Festival, running now for a decade, will this year take place from October 1 to October 19, in conjunction with World Mental Health Day (October 10), the theme of which is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. So what better way […]
Many chronic health problems are caused or exaggerated by high levels of blood sugar and insulin resistance. Diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, hormone imbalances, autoimmunity and Alzheimer’s are just a few of the conditions that are impacted by high levels of blood sugar and insulin. What is insulin resistance? Insulin […]