I’d really like to take a look at the vagus nerve in this article. It seems to be having a moment in all mind/body modalities and we hear the term bandied about frequently, but what exactly is it, why is it important and how best can we optimise its functioning […]
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“The greatest gift is a portion of thyself” Ralph Waldo Emerson At this time of year when hearing the word resolution can feel overwhelming, I hope you’ll forgive me for bringing up legacy, another word with mighty connotations it seems. Often bringing to mind visions of lofty accomplishments, philanthropic gifts, […]
Even though we are in the middle of rain, sleet, snow and ice, it will not be long before gardening starts in earnest, so January is the perfect time to start planning your herb garden. The first decision is to decide if you want one dedicated to culinary herbs or […]
TMS is know as Tension Myocitis Syndrome or Mindbody syndrome, a term first coined by Dr John Sarno, a medical doctor practicing in America in the 1970s, who pioneered work in the field of psychogenic pain or, as its come to be known, mind-body pain. His method to help cure […]
October is breast cancer awareness month and with statistics stating that one in seven women in Ireland will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it is a rare person that has not had their life touched by it in some way, either personally or through someone they love […]
What does a Menopause Health Check look like? Because of the drop in oestrogen hormone levels that occurs throughout the menopause, women over the age of 50 are much more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, have a heart attack or stroke and one in three […]