Health

Testosterone therapy for women

Dr Paula Stanley April, 2025

“I want you to prescribe me testosterone, doctor; this woman I follow on Instagram says we should all have it!” “My sex drive has gone out the window, doctor; can you let me have testosterone?” I’ve been writing for West Cork People since September 2023 and those who read my articles […]

Natural solutions for fungal infections

Dr Rosari Kingston April, 2025

Fungal infections are a common health concern that can range from mild skin irritations to more persistent conditions like athlete’s foot, ringworm, or yeast infections. While conventional treatments are effective, many people turn to natural remedies for their anti-fungal properties and minimal side effects. Herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, […]

Breathe to regulate your stress

Lorraine Dufficey March, 2025

How are your anxiety levels these days? It’s clear that we are living in anxious times both nationally and globally; you need only glance at your phone or switch on your TV to hear the latest travails. Add to that the personal pressures and stresses of life in these busy […]

Is incontinence inevitable?

WCP Staff February, 2025

Studies are reporting that 25 to 45 per cent of women experience some degree of urinary incontinence (UI), however it is actually believed to affect more women than this, due to under reporting. Many women are embarrassed to talk about the loss of their bladder control, they may fear the […]

Managing sciatica during pregnancy

WCP Staff January, 2025

The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down the leg to the foot. Sciatica a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated, compressed, or inflamed. It is characterised by pain that radiates along part or the length of the sciatic nerve. One might assume […]

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